«If you buy no other book for your voyage, buy this one.»

Pete Goss

«This book is an institution.»

Practical Boat Owner

«The ultimate survival handbook.»

Yachting World

«A book written by experts. I would strongly recommend it to anyone who finds themselves irresistibly drawn towards the sea. It should be on every offshore yacht sailor's list of must-read books.»

Paul Boissier, RNLI Chief Executive, Lifeboat

«The latest edition of [the] classic ... skulfully edited by Martin Thomas and Peter Bruce, who have brought their own wealth of experience. An instructive read.»

Paul Heiney, Sailing Today

«Essential reading for every sailor.»

Yachting Monthly

«Everyone who goes on the sea should read it.»

The Marine Quarterly