The Unlikely Voyage of
Jack de Crow

by A J Sandy Mackinnon

According to the information on the book cover, "Jack de Crow" is an epic voyage, undertaken with courage and recounted with flair and humour.

"A couple of quiet weeks' sailing on the river Severn was the intention. Somehow things got out of hand" writes A J Mackinnon. "A year later I had reached Romania and was still going."
Equipped with his cheerful optimism and a pith helmet, this Odysseus in a dinghy takes you with him from the borders of north Wales, to the Black Sea - 4900 kilometres over salt and fresh water, under sail, at the oars, or at the end of a tow rope - through twelve countries, 282 locks and numerous trails and adventures, including an encounter with Balkan pirates.

Read a written piece by Diane Challenor explaining why she chose this book.