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A welcome re-run of the greatest cartoons from yachting's greatest cartoonist. (Classic Boat) Looking through the book, which depicts so many years of sailing, it's easy to understand why Mike's work is loved by so many. There's a gentle, warm humour to his work, which will be much missed in the sailing world. (Sailing Today) Whatever branch of yachting is our choice, Mike caught us to a tee. His ability to squeeze the juice out of a situation we all have shared, while populating it with characters we know so well, was unique. (Tom Cunliffe, Yachting World) As well as 79 classic cartoons, I particularly enjoyed the 32 pages written by Mike filled with wonderfully-observed vignettes from his 50 years afloat, like written versions of his cartoons. Worthy of a place next to anyone's bunk. (Yachting Monthly)

“A welcome re-run of the greatest cartoons from yachting’s greatest cartoonist.” (Classic Boat) “Looking through the book, which depicts so many years of sailing, it’s easy to understand why Mike’s work is loved by so many. There’s a gentle, warm humour to his work, which will be much missed in the sailing world.” (Sailing Today) “Whatever branch of yachting is our choice, Mike caught us to a tee. His ability to squeeze the juice out of a situation we all have shared, while populating it with characters we know so well, was unique.” (Tom Cunliffe, Yachting World) “As well as 79 classic cartoons, I particularly enjoyed the 32 pages written by Mike filled with wonderfully-observed vignettes from his 50 years afloat, like written versions of his cartoons. Worthy of a place next to anyone’s bunk.” (Yachting Monthly)

A welcome re-run of the greatest cartoons from yachting's greatest cartoonist. (Classic Boat) Looking through the book, which depicts so many years of sailing, it's easy to understand why Mike's work is loved by so many. There's a gentle, warm humour to his work, which will be much missed in the sailing world. (Sailing Today, May 2017) We all have to contend with the stroppy harbourmasters, horrible weather and pangs of jealousy at the sight of a bigger or better boat that feature in this book. (Motorboat & Yachting, Jun 2017) The story of his life in boats, from his first cartoon to becoming a household name for yachting families. As always the cartoons speak for themselves. (Classic Sailor, Apr 2017) Whatever branch of yachting is our choice, Mike caught us to a tee. His ability to squeeze the juice out of a situation we all have shared, while populating it with characters we know so well, was unique. (Tom Cunliffe, Yachting World, Jun 2017) As well as 79 classic cartoons, I particularly enjoyed the 32 pages written by Mike filled with wonderfully-observed vignettes from his 50 years afloat, like written versions of his cartoons. It's a poignant read, a reminder of what we've lost, but worthy of a place next to anyone's bunk. (Yachting Monthly, Jun 2017) Another superb little book... How, in a small picture, does he capture so well the expressions of those in the cockpit? (Cruising Association, 2017)

A welcome re-run of the greatest cartoons from yachting's greatest cartoonist. (Classic Boat) Looking through the book, which depicts so many years of sailing, it's easy to understand why Mike's work is loved by so many. There's a gentle, warm humour to his work, which will be much missed in the sailing world. (Sailing Today, May 2017) We all have to contend with the stroppy harbourmasters, horrible weather and pangs of jealousy at the sight of a bigger or better boat that feature in this book. (Motorboat & Yachting, Jun 2017) The story of his life in boats, from his first cartoon to becoming a household name for yachting families. As always the cartoons speak for themselves. (Classic Sailor, Apr 2017) Whatever branch of yachting is our choice, Mike caught us to a tee. His ability to squeeze the juice out of a situation we all have shared, while populating it with characters we know so well, was unique. (Tom Cunliffe, Yachting World, Jun 2017) As well as 79 classic cartoons, I particularly enjoyed the 32 pages written by Mike filled with wonderfully-observed vignettes from his 50 years afloat, like written versions of his cartoons. It's a poignant read, a reminder of what we've lost, but worthy of a place next to anyone's bunk. (Yachting Monthly, Jun 2017)

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Mike began sketching as a boy and, after the war, trained at Manchester Art School. He also discovered boating, spending his wedding night camping besides the Thames in London, having got there by canoe! He worked as a freelance cartoonist and had over 18 books of yachting cartoons published and in 2016 was dubbed ‘the Picasso of sailing’ by the Yachting Journalist Association. He passed away in late January 2017, a few days after his 96th birthday.

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