New Edition, includes 22 FULL COLOR PRINTS of the Author's paintings, BOOKS ONE and TWO, nautical glossary, fully illustrated. Wimsical tale of the Author's love affair with a 1890's Friendship Sloop and his wild adventure's single handling her down the east coast of America in pre-WWII era. Then, Book Two, the subsequent trip to an idyllic tropical island with family in tow. Many a wooden boat enthusiasts favorite book.