A Capful of wind, AKA "Useless Information for Aspiring Skippers" charts the author's progress from her first dubious adventures in a leaky tub to Coastal 1 examination. Despite everything that the elements and even fellow seafarers throw at her, Monica Matterson wittily recalls a wealth of fascinating and usually hilarious tales of misadventure on, in and sometimes under the sea - including pubs that vanish by dawn, how stolen planks from a building site save the day in a storm and much 'mud shuffling'. The book includes over 60 original paintings and drawings by the author that bring the...

132 page full colour hand-painted illustrations throughout. This book is a charming portrail of ordinary life from the early 20's to modern times. "Although a originally intended for three Grandsons, I hope many others can enjoy and relate to the reminiscences of a childhood and the simplicity of a Yorkshire village life in the 1920's and 30's" Set against a background of change before, during and after World War II, this book chronicles the author's life and illustrations from early childhood to the present day. Life was so much different in those days - would you let your daughter...