Nautical Wisdom by Nic Compton

Nautical Wisdom by Nic Compton

Did you know that Nelson was pickled in brandy or that ships can get stuck in windless waters known as the Doldrums? The perfect book to dip or deep dive into, Nautical Wisdom is packed with facts about the oceans’ natural phenomena, its extraordinary flora and fauna, the ships that have sailed its oceans and seas, as well as stories about pirates and legends about mermaids. Readers will be immersed in all sorts of information ranging from the scientific and historic to the weird and fantastical – they can also learn how to make the perfect paper boat.

Nic Compton is a writer and photographer specializing in sailing. After an idyllic childhood on boats in the Mediterranean, he returned to the UK at age 14 to complete his formal education. He studied Journalism at City University and eventually became deputy editor and then editor of Classic Boat magazine from 1994 to 2000. Since then, he has travelled the world as a writer and photographer, contributing to a variety of magazines, and has written 15 books mostly about boats. He currently lives by the River Dart in Devon, UK, from where he sails a Romilly 22 called Ramona. More information at www.niccompton.co.uk.