Gough gets the Woodcock

“Barry Gough (left) the internationally lauded author of more than 20 books on maritime and nautical history, is this year’s recipient of the George Woodcock Award. FULL STORY



 

 

 

 

Nicholas Coghlan

October 29th, 2025

Nicholas Coghlan is a BC-based cruiser, diplomat and author whose adventures with his wife, Jenny, form the basis of his guide, Under Wide and Starry Skies – Fifty Sailing Destinations in Seas Less Travelled (Bloomsburry Publishing $42.30). As the title suggests, the book offers fifty out-of-the-way destinations for sailboat owners, encouraging either a full-time departure or a temporary escape and includes practical tips on formalities prevailing weather and GPS positions. Coghlan is also the author of Winter in Fireland (University of Alberta Press, 2011) and is a frequent contributor to Sailing Today magazine. 9781399413756

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