A life that named mountains

“Lisa Baile (left) reflects on mountaineer John Clarke’s legacy in a personal biography, sharing rare insights from years of climbing and collaboration.” 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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