What 'Water-Related' Book Have You Read Most Recently?

Chief Engineer · 02-10-2009, 19:59

I am starting Song of the Sirens, Ernest K. Gann it was given to me as a gift from a Captain I used to work for.

I just Finished Doris Kearns Goodwin's book on Lincoln...whew!!!!

colemj · 02-10-2009, 20:30

Olin Stephen's "All this and sailing too"

CalebD · 02-10-2009, 22:33

"The Boy, Me, and the Cat" by Henry Plummer.
If you boys like guns and shootin' stuff this is the book for you.
They take their gaff rigged 20 odd foot sailboat from Falmouth, MA to Florida and shoot all the game they want around the 1920's along the coast. More a narrative then a novel but quite interesting none the less.
The cat does make it to Miami though and the man and boy return to New England in the end. An interesting look at life nearly 100 years ago along the eastern seaboard which is now home to the ICW.
Have at.

MarkJ · 02-10-2009, 22:51

Vampirates.

Actually I didn't read it. We gave it away this moring, unread.

anjou · 02-10-2009, 23:50

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Originally Posted by MarkJ

Vampirates.

Actually I didn't read it. We gave it away this moring, unread.

It doesnt sound like you guys are in the mood for scary stories then?

MarkJ · 03-10-2009, 00:50

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Originally Posted by anjou

It doesnt sound like you guys are in the mood for scary stories then?

thats right. We are getting quotes done for work on the boat - some nice upgrades to make Nics life better..... but the quotes are my nightmare! LOL

barnakiel · 03-10-2009, 10:03

Paul Theroux - 'The Happy Isles of Oceania'.

And can't understand how this guy can give so much misinformation in just one chapter (on NZ). I hope it will improve later on, or else ....

b.

**FrankZ** · 03-10-2009, 10:15

I just finished reading Treasure Island.

Therapy · 03-10-2009, 10:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chief Engineer

I am starting Song of the Sirens, Ernest K. Gann it was given to me as a gift from a Captain I used to work for.

I just Finished Doris Kearns Goodwin's book on Lincoln...whew!!!!

All his books are fantastic.

Does a service manual count?

stevensc · 03-10-2009, 10:26

Empire of Blue Water the story of Henry Morgan which I enjoyed. It is quite similar to Cup of Gold by John Steibeck which I had read about 30 yrs ago.
Steve

imagine2frolic · 03-10-2009, 12:39

For probably the third time AROUND THE WORLD SINGLE-HANDED by Harry Pidgeon, and Thor Heyerdahl on the boat Fatu Hiva for maybe the 4th time......i2f

barnakiel · 03-10-2009, 15:35

As far as Heyerdahl is concerned:

Green Was the Earth on the Seventh Day

I think the afterword to this book is among the top-ten of my reading ever - marine or not.

b.

**David M** · 03-10-2009, 19:39

Reading, The Varieties of Scientific Experience by Carl Sagan. Some of it relates to the oceans. Has some good mind bending stuff in it that might make you think differently about the universe on a starry night from your boat.

beau · 03-10-2009, 21:49

Paul Theroux - 'The Happy Isles of Oceania'.

I like all his books particularly his "Non fiction" which I doubt are really Non fiction" but he does give a good account of someone F**ked in the head which I am sure he is. But I think there is a bit of him in all of us sailors.

04 Marine · 04-10-2009, 01:15

I just finished a Hal Roth book "Handling Storms at Sea" and I am just about done with Eric Hiscock's "Two Yachts Two Voyages". Both are great writers and story tellers. Each allows the reader to glean a bit of information while enjoying a compelling story.

02-10-2009, 19:59	#1
Chief Engineer Commercial Vendor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: North of Baltimore Boat: Ericson 27 & 18' Herrmann Catboat Posts: 2,444	What 'Water-Related' Book Have You Read Most Recently? I am starting Song of the Sirens, Ernest K. Gann it was given to me as a gift from a Captain I used to work for. I just Finished Doris Kearns Goodwin's book on Lincoln...whew!!!!

02-10-2009, 20:30	#2
colemj Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: In Puerto Rico heading down island Boat: Manta 40 - Reach Posts: 536 Images: 12	Olin Stephen's "All this and sailing too" __________________ www.svreach.com

02-10-2009, 22:51	#4
MarkJ Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Asia - on Sea Life Boat: Beneteau 393 "Sea Life" Posts: 3,211 Images: 6	Vampirates. Actually I didn't read it. We gave it away this moring, unread. __________________ OurLifeAtSea.com

03-10-2009, 10:15	#8
FrankZ Moderator Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chesapeake Bay Boat: Bristol 35 Bellesa Posts: 4,657 Images: 1	I just finished reading Treasure Island. __________________ Sing to a sailor's courage, Sing while the elbows bend, A ruby port your harbor, Raise three sheets to the wind. -=Krynnish drinking song=-

03-10-2009, 12:39	#11
imagine2frolic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N.E. Florida Boat: Simpson, Catamaran, 46ft. IMAGINE Posts: 3,405 Images: 114	For probably the third time AROUND THE WORLD SINGLE-HANDED by Harry Pidgeon, and Thor Heyerdahl on the boat Fatu Hiva for maybe the 4th time......i2f __________________ BORROWED! No single one of us is as smart as all of us! SAILING is not always a slick magazine cover!

02-10-2009, 22:33	#3
CalebD Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SE NY Boat: Tartan 27' - 'Odalisque' Posts: 99	"The Boy, Me, and the Cat" by Henry Plummer. If you boys like guns and shootin' stuff this is the book for you. They take their gaff rigged 20 odd foot sailboat from Falmouth, MA to Florida and shoot all the game they want around the 1920's along the coast. More a narrative then a novel but quite interesting none the less. The cat does make it to Miami though and the man and boy return to New England in the end. An interesting look at life nearly 100 years ago along the eastern seaboard which is now home to the ICW. Have at.

03-10-2009, 10:03	#7
barnakiel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: between the devil and the deep blue sea Boat: a sailing boat Posts: 1,981	Paul Theroux - 'The Happy Isles of Oceania'. And can't understand how this guy can give so much misinformation in just one chapter (on NZ). I hope it will improve later on, or else .... b.

03-10-2009, 10:26	#10
stevensc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Thibodaux, Louisiana Boat: Monk 36 Trawler Posts: 423	Empire of Blue Water the story of Henry Morgan which I enjoyed. It is quite similar to Cup of Gold by John Steibeck which I had read about 30 yrs ago. Steve

03-10-2009, 15:35	#12
barnakiel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: between the devil and the deep blue sea Boat: a sailing boat Posts: 1,981	As far as Heyerdahl is concerned: Green Was the Earth on the Seventh Day I think the afterword to this book is among the top-ten of my reading ever - marine or not. b.

03-10-2009, 19:39	#13
David M Moderator Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Francisco Bay Boat: research vessel Posts: 5,189	Reading, The Varieties of Scientific Experience by Carl Sagan. Some of it relates to the oceans. Has some good mind bending stuff in it that might make you think differently about the universe on a starry night from your boat. __________________ David Life begins where land ends.

03-10-2009, 21:49	#14
beau Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 387 Images: 1	Paul Theroux - 'The Happy Isles of Oceania'. I like all his books particularly his "Non fiction" which I doubt are really Non fiction" but he does give a good account of someone F**ked in the head which I am sure he is. But I think there is a bit of him in all of us sailors.

04-10-2009, 01:15	#15
04 Marine Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: California's High Desert, Yucca Valley, CA Boat: Ingrid 38 S/V Semper Fi Posts: 71	I just finished a Hal Roth book "Handling Storms at Sea" and I am just about done with Eric Hiscock's "Two Yachts Two Voyages". Both are great writers and story tellers. Each allows the reader to glean a bit of information while enjoying a compelling story.

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