About the Author

Ferenc Mate is the author of 15 books translated into 12 languages, including New York Times Notable Book A Vineyard in Tuscany and the Dugger/Nello historical sea adventure fiction series. He lives in a 13-century friary with his family tending vines and olives in Tuscany. Visit www.ferencmate.com

Reviews

"This is a book for those who are seeking something better than the mass-produced, glass-fibre production model... The text, numerous excellently reproduced photographs and ample line drawings and plans will delight any yachtsman and afford to those trying to decide which boat will suit, vast amounts of insight and understanding. Even for those who just like to read about boats, Ferenc Mate's beguiling style is reward in itself." Lloyd's List"