Paul Heiney is a well known writer and broadcaster with seafaring in his blood. His family, originally from Yorkshire, were beach fishermen and lifeboatmen. He has sailed enthusiastically for many years, including many singlehanded passages. He is the author of One Wild Song, Farewell Mr Puffin, Ocean Sailing, Adlard Coles Shore Guide to the Channel Coast of France, South Brittany and The West Country. Paul is currently Commodore of the Royal Cruising Club and Younger Brother, Trinity House.