Leading a race at Block Island in his C&C 38, a crew member says; "We're smoking" Then he turns to the stern and asks: "Who's Steering"
Of course it was the author. He goes on to cover highlights of 20 years of racing in E-Scows, Sunfish, and Racing/Cruisers, starting at age 40. And special cruises to the Greek
Islands, many other offshore attractions, and a historic sail as the first American boat to Castro's Cuba
Along the way, he tells tales, as Publisher, of special issues and unusual events in the early days that helped build SAILING WORLD magazine towards its special place in the lives of sailors.
George A. Eddy is retired and living in San Francisco, with his wife of 63 years and one-time fore-deck crew. With his ageing memory and support from the magazine staff, he relives some of his best sailing adventures. He is also the author of FLY BOY, Navy Wings and Willing Women, WWII.