Holmes of the Humber

Dive into the captivating world of coastal sailing with 'Holmes of the Humber,' a masterful nautical exploration penned by acclaimed authors Tony Watts and George Holmes. This paperback edition, artfully bound and measuring 210 x 275 mm, consists of 272 pages brimming with enchanting anecdotes and illustrations from the late George Holmes, an esteemed sailor and creative mind. As an avid sailor who designed his own small craft, Holmes chronicled his voyages across British waters and mainland Europe, providing a vivid social document of his time. Experience the nostalgia and spirit of the early cruising days under sail, where joy blossomed from personal adventure and the friendship among fellow sailors. This book is particularly treasured for its insights into the Canoe Yawl, a classic vessel gaining renewed interest among modern sailors. Suitable for both aspiring and seasoned sailors, 'Holmes of the Humber' offers timeless wisdom on sailing techniques, boat design, and the importance of community in the nautical world. Add this essential nautical book to your collection today and celebrate the legacy of George Holmes, whose passion for sailing and storytelling resonates across generations.

Authors: Tony Watts, George Holmes Publisher: Lodestar Books
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 210 x 275 mm
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 17-11-2016

GEORGE HOLMES lived from 1861 to 1940 on the northern side of the Humber estuary. He was an avid and accomplished sailor in small craft of his own design, in British waters and in mainland Europe, and his prolific writing and drawing have left us an absorbing and charming record of his cruises, his boats, and the people and places he encountered. In common with his friend and sailing companion Albert Strange, boats were not his regular occupation but were a diversion from his working life. And along with Strange, his name is forever associated with the development of the Canoe Yawl, now enjoying a renewed popularity. Its sailing qualities make it arguably the best choice of craft for the single- or short-handed coastal and estuary sailor. Holmes of the Humber is a nautical book and a social document. Look within to appreciate the pioneering days of cruising under sail, when enjoyment and fulfilment sprang from personal endeavour and the camaraderie of the group, and were largely independent of the external forces which would control us today. Tony Watts has combined original sources, Holmes’ published output and the recollections of his family, and his own knowledge and experience of the Humber sailing scene to produce this, The Essential George Holmes.