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Sailing Today
…well written, easy to read narrative…

Traditional Boats & Tall Ships
…Ivan's story in his own words, and a good one it is too…
…a fine addition to the library of barging literature…

Gaffers Log
…a good read, a book that you will want to tell everyone else about…
…very highly recommended…

Shipping Today & Yesterday
…this book adds to the richness of Britain's maritime history…
…life in the sailing barges brought alive…

Let's Talk
…all in all a great yarn…

Yachting Monthly
…a fascinating insight into a way of life now long gone…

Faversham News
…a splendid new book…
…beautifully produced, with excellent illustrations…
…£16, but worth every penny…

Spritsail
…well illustrated…
…a good impression of what trading under sail was like…

Numast Telegraph
...a good read...
...some cracking anecdotes and some good photographs...