Skip Novak on Sailing

Chicago-born, Europe-based, but often to be found exploring the Antarctic, Skip Novak has long inspired sailors all over the world with his thirst for adventure. He has competed in most major yacht races, including the Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race, the Sydney-Hobart Race and the Fastnet Race. He has written for Yachting World and the Daily Telegraph and is also the author of One Watch at a Time and Fazisi – The Joint Venture, shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year.

• Foreword by Sir Robin Knox-JohnstonIntroduction Skip’s first column 1. Learning to Sail 2. Ocean Racing 3. Design and Maintenance 4. Technology – Pros and Cons 5. Safety at Sea 6. Expedition Sailing and Cruising7. Stories from Back in the Day Skip’s final columnEpilogue

Skip Novak takes us to the high seas providing technical wisdom, wonderful adventure stories, appreciation of nature and a philosophical narrative about the special joys of visiting remote regions. Novak’s writing is easy to read and his prose makes you feel like you are on board with him on his voyages. This extraordinary collection of articles is an important treasure for every sailor’s library.