Peter Duck (Vintage Children's Classics)

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This, the third in the series, is the first with any sense of real peril, though of course the bad things only happen to the secondary characters. Susan is dependable and sensible as expected (oh to be excited by the gift of a first aid box as a Christmas Present), and all the characters remain true to form. Captain Flint had a grand new chapter to add to his book "Mixed Moss" ... as Nancy told him: Think of the chapter you can put in the next edition of "Mixed Moss" ( PD35,36). Centreline passage going forward. Lavac sea toilet located to port, discharges directly overboard. Hand basin to starboard with manually pumped fresh water.

When Donny (the principal character in her first three books) and his family need sanctuary at the bleakest moments in A Ravelled Flag, this is where I bring them. One of my happiest afternoons as a visiting author was spent here with a group of primary school children whose teacher had the good sense to let them run wild and explore. The subsequent boost to their creativity was quite remarkable”. She has subsequently started to publish a series of reprints of memoirs of Yachtsmen Volunteers and hopes to encourage other sons and daughters of members of the RNVSR to share the stories of their parents. The charming holiday home has an eclectic style, with intriguing artwork and collectables dotted throughout the property. At the heart of the home is a spacious lounge, with plump sofas and a colourful window seat where you can relax and watch the world go by. On a chilly evening, fire up the wood burner and get cosy with a book or your favourite film on the TV/DVD. The quirky kitchen/diner is decorated in a seaside theme, and has a dining table for sharing mealtimes together and opens out onto the cute veranda so you can enjoy a spot of al fresco dining in the summer months. All three bedrooms are located on the first floor and, again, adopt a seaside theme. There are two double bedrooms, and a single bedroom with an additional pull-out bed to accommodate another guest if needed. Completing the property is the family shower room. Some 40 were built by Proctor and Haylett in Wroxham, a testament to their popularity and competence and almost all of them are still sailing today.For Julia the difference between the Suffolk coast and that along our two neighbouring counties is the difference between home and abroad. She explains: “Last summer we went exploring up the Norfolk coast as far as The Wash. It’s long, it can be challenging and there are very few ports of refuge, especially when the wind is strong and from the north. It’s more varied than I’d expected and of course very beautiful when one reaches the sand-and-seal lands of Blakeney, Wells and the Wash - as long as the wind is kind and you have a good depth of water under your keel!” But the boat was bought by Julia’s parents in 1957, when she was not quite three, and remained a vital part of family life until her father’s sudden death in 1983.

All that they went through,” says Julia. “They were so young. I remember that Dad had tried to show us his papers and we just weren’t interested. We were teenagers and we thought if you weren’t in the Dambusters or escaping from Stalag Luft III it didn’t count.” As she draws just over 3ft we have been able to explore up the rivers and using the depth sounder “creek crawl “to hidden places including Western Haven and to the top of the Medina. Once anchored in tranquil places the family have used her as a base from which to paddle board and canoe. The forepeak has been converted with a large double V-berth with 5’6” headroom under the forehatch. Half height bulkheads with vertical grab rails. Pansy charcoal stove to starboard just forward of the galley. Julia realised that she’d actually met a number of these men as they’d been friends of the family and it made reading of their experiences very real. There were others, too, who were familiar through their achievements after the war – the ornithologist Sir Peter Scott, novelists Nicholas Monsarrat and Nevil Shute, and broadcaster Ludovic Kennedy were among those who volunteered. And James Bond’s creator Ian Fleming worked for the Naval Intelligence Department, recruiting several RNVSR members as ‘Intelligence Commandos’.x 12 volt batteries under the port bunk. Charged from the engine alternator or through a 240 volt battery charger when connected to the shore power. ma olin kuni poole raamatuni veidi segaduses sellest, kuidas see lugu nii... ebarealistlik on. mitte et mul muidu oleks kombeks lastele suunatud mereröövliraamatutest realismi otsida, aga selle sarja teised lood on kõik sellised pigem taltsad kirjeldused 1930ndate aastate inglise vabakäigulapsukeste paadisõidu- ja laagrieluseiklustest, kus suurimaks draamaks osutub see, kui tee jääb joomata, sest kellelgi polnud aega farmis piima järel käia. (ei, eks neil seal on ka vahel tormiilm ja vahel tundub, et kuskilt võib leida varanduse ja vahel on vanemate sugulastega tüli majas. aga no selline Kalle Blomkvisti tase, lõpuks saab ikka sooja teki sisse ja kellegi ema toob kaneelisaia.) Full set of sails including mizzen, mainsail, furling genoa, working jib, mizzen staysail and spinnaker.

It was when Julia was looking for the logbook for ‘PD’ a few years ago that she discovered another astonishing story. In an old suitcase full of papers and diaries that had been sitting in her attic, she found wartime papers and diaries revealing an untold period in her father’s life and a little known contribution made by yachtsmen who volunteered in the Second World War. Galley has a Plastimo Voyager 4500 2 burner stove with grill and oven, set on gimbals. Stainless sink with manually pumped fresh water. This is more of an adventure that other books in the series. It is not made clear in the book that this is a fiction within a fiction i.e. it didn’t really happen to the characters but is a story made up by the children in the period between the first two books. It is alluded to in the second book, Swallowdale but unless you know, you might think the whole story rather unbelievable. There is more than a hint of Treasure Island here but if you listen to it from the point of view of it being a story made up by the characters in the book, it is a very enjoyable adventure.

In 1902, Ransome abandoned a chemistry degree to become a publisher's office boy in London. He used this precarious existence to practice writing, producing several minor works before Bohemia in London (1907), a study of London's artistic scene and his first significant book.

These are stiff, dry boats with an easily handled rig and invariably a good powerful engine to get you home. This tastefully appointed home features a contemporary interior with tranquil seascapes, ocean blue tones, and polished wooden details. Slip off sandy shoes at the door then pad into the elegant lounge. Recline on the leather sofas and sip a pre-dinner tipple or peruse the eclectic book collection. In chillier months, stretch out toes by the roaring wood burner as you cosy in with a film. Prop open the patio doors then potter in the charming shaker kitchen to rustle up a simple summer spread. Top off glasses and congregate around the dining table for a celebratory evening feast. As the night draws in, slip into the sheets of two airy doubles and a bright single with a handy pull-out bed. Outdoors, enjoy your morning brew on the wooden veranda, or grab some blankets and blether beneath the twinkling night sky.

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DISCLAIMER: Classic Yacht Brokerage offer the details and photographs of this vessel in good faith as a guide but cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information or images, or warrant the condition of the vessel, machinery or rig. Buyers should instruct their representative, agents or their surveyors to investigate such details as the buyer requires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. x 12 volt batteries, 74ah start battery and 110ah domestic battery, charged from engine alternator. An inviting coastal property with a secluded garden set in the bustling heart of Southwold. This retreat is ideal for a family seaside escape or friends’ reunion with a furry companion in tow. While away sun-soaked afternoons scoffing salty chips and ambling along Southwold Pier (400 metres) before sinking onto the plump outdoor seating and toasting with a glass of chilled fizz. John had taught Titty to sail the previous summer: "The only thing to remember in going about is not to change your mind half way." [said by Captain Flint] John grinned. He had said that himself to Titty last summer, when teaching her to sail. (PD23. Note: Daddy is said in SA1 to have taught Titty and Roger to sail, perhaps in Falmouth, in 1928) A reluctant sale, we are leaving behind very many happy memories of sailing onboard this beautiful classic ketch. She is a lovely cruising yacht, solid, sturdy and safe, a beautiful yacht and a delight to be onboard. Quaint and classic with many traditional features and incredibly easy to ‘get to know’