"There isn't a paragraph in it that is not a delight to read. Few books have been edited with more enthusiasm and dedication. This is a labour of love for which Ransome's many admirers have reason to be enormously grateful." (The Independent) "His easy descriptive prose is as fresh as it ever was." (Classic Boat) "The day-to-day details of the cruise will be music to the ears of sailing enthusiasts, but the keen eye of Ransome the journalist ensures there is plenty to hold the attention of those of us who don't know the difference between a centreboard and a centre-forward." (The Keswick Reminder) "A superbly well-written book which is worth reading at a suitably leisurely pace and savouring every exquisite minute." (Lifeboat) "For the general cruising fraternity, this slim paperback is highly recommended as the kind of book to have on board in case of enforced idleness in a sheltered anchorage while waiting for inclement weather to pass. Although it describes a world long gone, it nails much that is important, enjoyable and interesting about the cruising life.

" (Flying Fish)"Here's a book that's worth taking with you to that special anchorage, a book worth hiding away with. It's pure gold dust." (Sailing Today) "An intriguing insight into how we went yachting in the first quarter of the 20th century. For anyone interested in the early days of cruising, it's compulsive enough. For anyone who first set sail with the Swallows and Amazons, it's an absolute must." (Practical Boat Owner).