Foul Bottoms: The Pitfalls of Boating and how to Enjoy Them

Foul Bottoms: The Pitfalls of Boating and how to Enjoy Them

by John Quirk
Foul Bottoms: The Pitfalls of Boating and how to Enjoy Them

Foul Bottoms: The Pitfalls of Boating and how to Enjoy Them

by John Quirk

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Overview

Based on a series of highly popular articles written for Classic Boat magazine, this witty collection dwells on the scrapes people get themselves into when building and sailing boats of all descriptions. Most sailors will find something to relate to in the escapades and faux pas detailed here, and the stories will undoubtedly bring a wry smile to any boater's lips. John Quirk's terrifically witty cartoons help bring these anecdotes to life.

Some of the quotes from the book include:

• "Her jeans fitted like the fuzz on a peach."
• "With the ship sinking beneath us, the owner frantically fumbled through the warranty."
• "We hit the dining room with the etiquette of escaped lab rats."

" 'Quirky' is the sea-going version of Bill Bryson and Jeremy Clarkson - and he draws better!" - Dan Houston, editor, Classic Boat magazine.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781574092950
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date: 03/15/2010
Pages: 290
Product dimensions: 6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range: 18 Years

About the Author

John Quirk's articles have been featured in Classic Boat magazine, his comedic and artistic flair proving highly popular with readers. His collection of disasters and delights drawing from half a century of "messing about" in boats are presented with an opinionated wit and exquisitely detailed illustrations. As an architect, Quirk has lived and worked in Africa, the United States and Asia, and is now an Australian.

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