'An extraordinary account of heroism and sacrifice. An unexpected
and important story, rivetingly told. Rip roaring stuff. Get this
into the paws of the sea dog in your life.' - Griff Rhys Jones 'A
book that had to be written' - Let's Talk 'People ashore don’t
realise what a grim war we are waging at sea with the Germans. A
cold-blooded war, in a way I think requiring the maximum of bravery
from the men of both sides in the long run, as it is so ceaseless
and intangible. You just don’t know whether the next moment will
be your last.' Robert Hichens, RNVSR Several years ago, Julia Jones
was searching through long-forgotten items stored at her house and
discovered some suitcases of old written material, which turned out
to be accounts by her father of his experiences in the RNVSR (Royal
Naval Volunteer Supplementary Reserve). She realised that as a
child she’d met some of the people mentioned, and although she
was too young to truly know them, these youthful impressions
spurred her on to rediscovery and understanding. In this absorbing
book Julia tells the compelling stories of the yachtsmen. Some were
famous (such as Sir Peter Scott), others were wealthy (such as
August Courtauld, who returned his pay to help with the war effort)
but the majority were just 'ordinary' professionals such as
publishers, lawyers and advertising agents, who signed up because
they loved sailing. Few could ever have dreamed that they would end
up acting in areas that were so far beyond their normal lives, as
they found themselves commanding destroyers and submarines, and
undertaking covert missions of sabotage. Some undertook the
dangerous daily drudgery of minesweeping; others tackled unexploded
bombs, engaged the enemy in high-speed attacks or played key roles
in Ian Fleming's famous intelligence commandos. This varied crew of
men were given tasks vital to the war effort, requiring endurance,
extraordinary bravery, resourcefulness and quick thinking. Some
died in the process, but for the ones who survived, Julia asks how
their experiences changed them. Could their love of sailing and the
sea survive the harsh realities of war?
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