Stars to Steer By pumps The revised edition incorporates updates

The revised edition incorporates updates related to the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)

watchkeeping and crew care

and drawing on his longstanding connection with the river

With seafaring in his blood—his Yorkshire family were beach fishermen and lifeboatmen—Paul has passionately sailed for over 25 years

Approaches to Kós – Nísos Kós (1 : 20

Stars to Steer By pumps The revised edition incorporates updatesGender issues are stark at sea. Historically a ship's crew is all male, and although vessels are referred to as 'she', women's contributions to sailing have been largely ignored, if not actively opposed. Today's sailing legends such as Tracey Edwards and Ellen MacArthur compete with men on equal terms, but they stand on the shoulders of many women before them, who had to challenge preconceptions, prejudice and even the law in their wish to sail.