The Lugworm Chronicles: Lugworm on the Loose, Lugworm Homeward Bound, Lugworm Island Hopping

Ken Duxbury and his wife B, two sailors, have written three books about their adventures in the eighteen-foot Drascombe Lugger, Lugworm on the Loose, Lugworm Homeward Bound, and Lugworm Island Hopping. Their books convey the unique engagement with land and people achieved by approaching under sail in a small boat.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 524 pages
Publication date: 05 May 2022
Publisher: Lodestar Books

Open boat cruising has experienced a remarkable surge in popularity, both in the act of engaging in it and in the pursuit of reading about it. Magazines, websites, associations, and events spanning across the globe serve as evidence of this growing trend. Moreover, the countless sailors who quietly embark on their own unassuming adventures contribute to the widespread appeal of open boat cruising. Two such individuals, who predate the current surge of activity, were Ken Duxbury and his wife, B. Kens three books, which initially delighted readers upon their release, became unavailable for several years. Lugworm on the Loose chronicles their decision to leave the fast-paced rat race and embark on an exploration of the Greek islands under sail. Lugworm Homeward Bound recounts their journey back from Greece to England. Lugworm Island Hopping showcases Ken and B's exploration of the Scilly Isles and the Hebrides. Kens writing, characterized by a light touch, belies the immense ambition, resourcefulness, and seamanship that underpin these remarkable exploits. Beyond mere sailing narratives, his books convey the unique connection with land and people that is achieved through the approach of sailing in a small boat.

Weight: 500g
Dimension: 198 x 129 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781907206559