Funny Old Life

Des Sleightholme, former Editor of Yachting Monthly"e; for many years, is well known for his irreverent outlook on the Establishment and for his unfailing eye for the funny side of things; here he takes on a hilarious anecdotal romp through his sailing life.From childhood efforts to get afloat at all costs - "e;if it floats stand on it"e; - to the tribulations of running a charter boat, the wandering narrative moves from the high drama of a force ten dismasting to the farce of a shattered toilet bowl. The author has a connoisseur's eye for a cock-up."e;