Farewell Mr Puffin

It would be hard to imagine a more thoughtful, intelligent and companionable person to go to sea with than Paul Heiney. – Bill BrysonHigh comedy on the high seas. Informative and warm and freezing. It’s quite a combination. – Griff Rhys JonesFunny and perceptive * Country Life *An exciting read… Heiney’s chatty, ‘warts and all’ narrative style lends especial charm to the tale, giving you the feeling that he is retelling his story over a pint in front of a log fire. – David Schuster * On: Yorkshire Magazine *A consummate storyteller… being at sea and overcoming the challenges of time, tide and stormy weather make this an entertaining and informative read. * Towpath Talk *A captivating and humorous travel narrative, Farewell Mr Puffin is rich with the natural, social and maritime history of many ports of call, and the lives of folks inhabiting these remote places. * Windcheck Magazine *This book, infused with humour, anecdotes and stacks of maritime history, is a travel writer’s love letter to one of the world’s most popular seabirds together with observations of the simplest pleasures to be found at sea. * Coast Magazine *A tonic for the sailing reader’s soul: part adventure, part travelogue, part character study and all heart. Heiney wraps it all up in the perfect package. * Sailing Magazine *A very enjoyable read…I would very highly recommend it. * Shipping Magazine *The maritime counterpart to Bill Bryson: by turns evocative, entertaining and though-provoking. * Practical Boat Owner *

A good-humoured portrait of life on the ocean waves.

Paul Heiney is a well known writer and broadcaster (TV presenter of That’s Life and Countrywise) with seafaring in his blood. His family, originally from Yorkshire, were beach fishermen and lifeboatmen. He has sailed enthusiastically for over 25 years, making many singlehanded passages. He is the author of One Wild Song and Ocean Sailing.