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Tom Cunliffe
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Tom Cunliffe
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Sailing, Yachts and Yarns is a selection of Tom Cunliffe’s funniest, wisest and most thought-provoking writing from the pages of Yachting Monthly. Tom’s love of language and sense of humour shine through as he recalls the wealth of sinners and saints he has met on docksides from Southampton to South America, Greenwich to Greenland and Newtown to New York. He has a gift for capturing the magic of sail and finding pearls of practical wisdom in the most unlikely nautical adventures. Sailing, Yachts and Yarns is a lively miscellany of a wit, wisdom and wonder.
It will make you laugh and make you think – and make you want to cast off to enjoy the delights of life afloat.
©2012 Tom Cunliffe (P)2012 Audible LtdListeners also enjoyed...
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such a disapointment
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- Joseph M. Lenyi
- 10-08-18
Great Sailing Stories
A great book of sailing stories and yarns - An easy and informative listen to anyone infested in sailing
Joe - Lower Ship Harbour - Nova Scotia
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- Collin
- 06-01-22
A true masterpiece
I found Tom on YouTube. His narration and rib tickling jolly’s are sure to keep any land locked sailor smiling. Great fun. I hood Tom makes his other books audio books as I really enjoyed his narration
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- Vedderadder
- 02-19-15
A jolly good collection!
Here here, God save the queen!
Highly recommended.
A grand collection of Tom's opinions, of which I agree on every one.
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- Carl Craighead
- 08-08-17
Charming and Entertaining
Loved every story! Tom Cunliffe does a perfect job of narrating his own written word.
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- Clay
- 07-06-21
Fantastic
I love the stories and the humor. The author does a magnificent job narrating. I will be sure to look for more of his work.
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- Craig the Bokashi Maker
- 07-23-20
Fun
Good listen for any sailor. Great humor and lists of useful info on the sidelines.
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- derek domino
- 11-09-21
Storied nautical quips
You don’t have to listen long to ascertain the author Tom Cunliffe packs an individualist ego and his POVs bare this out. But in due time you come to know he has been on a boat or two and sailed through some snot to arrive at his pulpit. And soon enough I noticed that the stuff that drives him to it is mostly the same as it is for other Mariners. A ridiculously complex yardstick to measure one’s worth, a bar or cove to share and commune and an opportunity to see the world as only a precious few ever have or will. If you’re planning to take off someday as I am you’ll get a few veteran nuggets as well.
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- Josette S.
- 06-30-23
Excellent
Inimitable, Tom Cunliffe! A wide variety of articles from the legendary, yacht master. Well worth it.
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- Michael A
- 04-18-16
very enjoyable will listen to again
very enjoyable and will listen to again and again as it has lots of entertaining tales. Tom is a very down to earth person and I now feel I know him personally.
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- John F.
- 12-29-19
Tom tells a great story, with some useful info.
I'm not a seaman or sailor, yet I'm drawn to this writer.
still land locked.
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