Foul Bottoms - Tapa blanda

Meet 'Quirky' and his very interesting, sometimes eccentric mates as he leads you through a lifetime of boat building and sailing adventures and misadventures, disasters and delights, in some rather strange places. The writing is wonderfully witty, the turns of phrase quite refreshing. It is a delightful read, and the enjoyment is heightened immeasurably by his detailed, full color, Peyton-like illustrations--Yachting World

Nothing is without its downfalls, and boats are no different. Foul Bottoms: The Pitfalls of Boating and How to Enjoy Them is a collection of stories of the fun and not-so-fun of boating, as author John Quirk presents a book of text and art illustrating his stories, giving readers a fun and humorous romp through the challenges of recreational boating. From the coast to Africa, Foul Bottoms is a choice and very fun read; highly recommended.--Midwest Book Review

Based on a series of highly popular articles written for Classic Boat magazine, this witty collection dwells on the scrapes people get themselves into when building and sailing boats of all descriptions. Most sailors will find something to relate to in the escapades and faux pas detailed here, and the stories will undoubtedly bring a wry smile to any boater’s lips. John Quirk’s terrifically witty cartoons help bring these anecdotes to life. Some of the quotes from the book include: · “Her jeans fitted like the fuzz on a peach.” · “With the ship sinking beneath us, the owner frantically fumbled through the warranty.” · “We hit the dining room with the etiquette of escaped lab rats.”