Phoenix from the Ashes

The Boat that Rebuilt Our Lives

Justin Tyers

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English

Adlard Coles Nautical
01 June 2012

Memoirs; Boating; Travel writing

‘Good will come of this.' I don't know why I said that... the fire crew walked back down the hill - there was nothing they could do. As we stood there watching the house collapse in flames, I put my arms around Linda, who was sobbing uncontrollably. All we owned now were the old clothes in which we stood, and an old car for which we no longer had a key. After a fire destroyed their house, Justin and his wife Linda irrationally decided to build a 15-ton classic yacht, as complete amateurs - starting with the trees. Working under the watchful eye of local sheep farmers who gave freely of their advice, how could they possibly fail? Once built, they set off for seven years aboard the prettiest boat you've ever seen to search out the hidden paradises and wildernesses in Scotland, France, Cornwall and Ireland, meeting the quirky, sometimes odd, but always entertaining characters who inhabit the shoreline.

Told through his beautiful narrative and exquisite illustrations, Justin Ruthven-Tyers' story is unexpected and extraordinary.

By: Justin Tyers
Imprint: Adlard Coles Nautical
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 225g
ISBN: 9781408151419
ISBN 10: 1408151413
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 01 June 2012
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Justin Ruthven-Tyers is an illustrator and author. He and his wife now live aboard the beautiful classic yacht they built themselves, as described in this book.

Reviews for Phoenix from the Ashes: The Boat that Rebuilt Our Lives

I have been in tears several times - mostly of laughter, and once out of sympathy... Every now and again you come across a book the world needs to read, and this is one of them. -- Jenni Davis This thoroughly readable book captures the interest from the first page and allows the reader to share in detail the sailing life of two most unusual and enterprising people. Cruising