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Eric Charles Hiscock MBE (14 March 1908 – 15 September 1986) was a British sailor and author of books on small boat sailing and ocean cruising. [1] Together with his wife and crew Susan Oakes Hiscock MBE (née Sclater; 18 May 1913 – 12 May 1995), he authored numerous accounts of their short cruises and world circumnavigations, accomplished over several decades.
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He wrote many of the books, including pilots, sailing narratives and Heavy Weather Sailing, which continues to be published by the company (in an updated form). [3] A & C Black Publishers, which had bought Nautical Books in 1987, acquired the Adlard Coles company in 1990 and merged the two companies into the Adlard Coles Nautical imprint.
Sailing books (3 C, 25 P) Books about sharks (1 C, 7 P) W. Books about whaling (1 C, 10 P) Pages in category "Maritime books" The following 11 pages are in this ...
Davison was the author of several other autobiographical works. Her first two books Last Voyage: An Autobiographical Account of All That Led Up to an Illicit Voyage and the Outcome Thereof and Home was an Island were written and published in 1952 to pay off debts incurred with her husband in re-furbishing a 70-foot ketch, "Reliance". which they bought at the end of the Second World War with ...
One of American Sailing's most renowned and esteemed contributors is Peter Isler who has been part of five America's Cup campaigns, authored two sailing books of his own and is known as one of the most distinguished sailors in the world. Through the years American Sailing has formed bonds and partnerships with publications and manufacturers.
This pocket Bible devotional for women is the perfect size to take with you wherever you go, making it easier to find even a few minutes of time amid a busy schedule to read.
As of April 2024, the first women, and fastest person to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted from Sydney to Auckland with a time of 8 days, 3 hours and 19 minutes. [ 32 ] [ 33 ] In May 2024, Blair became the first person to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around New Zealand; Auckland to Auckland with a time of 16 days and 23 hours.