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MIRROR BOOKS
The Unlikely Voyage of Jack de Crow - By A. J. Mackinnon
A Mirror Odyssey from North Wales to the Black Sea
A couple of quiet weeks sailing on the River Severn was the intention, "Somehow things got out of hand..." writes A. J. Mackinnon. "A year later I had reached Romania and was still going."
Equipped with his cheerful optimism and a pith helmet, this Odyssey in a Mirror dinghy takes you with him from the borders of North Wales to the Black Sea - 4900 kilometres over salt and fresh water, under sail, at oars or at the end of a tow rope - through twelve countries, 282 locks and numerous trials and adventures including an encounter with Balkan pirates.
An epic voyage undertaken with courage and recounted with flair and humour.Foreword by David Du Croz.
Illustrated with maps and line drawings by the author.Cost £12.95 plus £1.05 p&p
This is a beautifully produced book and would make a perfect present for Mirror sailors, young and old. Available from:
Seafarer Books, 102 Redwald Road, Rendlesham, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 2TE
Tel 01394 420789 or order from their website www.seafarerbooks.com
Two charming books written by Carol Hughes with wonderful illustrations by Robert Scott on every page. Either book would make an ideal present for young sailors-to-be and are excellent value at £5.00 each including postage.
These books can be ordered by writing to: Carole Hughes, 8 Scotts Close, Shalfleet, nr Yarmouth, Isle of Wight PO30 4PS, enclosing a cheque made out to "Carole Hughes". If you give Carole the name of the recipient, she will autograph the book for them.
THE CLASSIC MIRROR RACING BOOK!
Written by Guy Wilkins in 1989 this book is a must for all Mirror Racing enthusiasts. Everything that Guy says about rigging, tuning and tactics is as relevant today as it was when the book was written. 96 pages packed with pictures and diagrams.
If you are a National or Zone Squad sailor and you do not have this book then you are daft!
£12.95 from chandlers or www.fernhurstbooks.co.uk
ANOTHER CLASSIC!
Roy Partridge is a former World Champion and this book although somewhat dated is a great guide for Club racers and those who would like to learn how to sail a Mirror dinghy
64 pages with simple, logical explanations and plenty of illustrations
£8.95 from chandlers or www.fernhurstbooks.co.uk
