Reminiscences of Twenty-Five Years Yachting in Australia: An Essay on Manly Sports, a Cruise (Classic Reprint)

Relive a quarter‑century of Australian yachting adventures and coastal voyages.This nonfiction memoir collects the yachting experiences of a long‑time South Australian sailor. It blends lively incidents from many cruises with practical notes on routes, ports, and the ships that carried them. The author writes with fond respect for fellow yachtsmen and the clubs that supported the sport, offering a vivid window into Australia’s maritime life across oceans, gulfs, and rivers.What you’ll experience- A logbook of memorable passages, races, and voyages from the South Australian Yacht Club era- Practical cruising detail, including bearings, routes, and coastline features- Context on the places explored, from Gulf St. Vincent to distant shores and back- Illustrations and frontispieces that bring the journeys to lifeIdeal for readers who enjoy maritime history, nautical memoirs, and the enduring charm of yachting culture. Read more