The Mariner’s Library
The Mariner’s Library brings forgotten & obscure sailing books to life, allowing them to pass on their hard-won knowledge to a new generation of sailors. Read by solo, round-the-world yachtsman and host of ’The Mariner’ podcast; Chris Stanmore-Major.
Podcast Description
The Mariner’s Library brings forgotten & obscure sailing books to life, allowing them to pass on their hard-won knowledge to a new generation of sailors. Read by solo, round-the-world yachtsman and host of ’The Mariner’ podcast; Chris Stanmore-Major.
Episodes

Oct 21, 2024
#240 | Endurance | Capt. Frank Worsley | Part 5
Oct 21, 2024
Oct 21, 2024
20 min
Often when I am reading books in the Mariner's library I am also hearing the story for the first time myself- this book however, is different.
Shackleton's escape from Antarctica is a story very well known to me and, to be blunt, has nourished my very soul in my darkest days at sea.
There is no greater tale of seamanship, ingenuity, tenacity & loyalty- there are no greater heroes.
This is that tale, told by a man who's skill upon the ocean is perhaps only matched by his skill with a pen; the Master of the 'Endurance', Captain Frank Worsley.
If you would like to listen to more about sailing, the sea and regular discussions about safety & seamanship; check out The Mariner Podcast, available on all podcast platforms.
https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-mariner/id1710667118
To support the production of this material please consider heading over to Patreon. where for $5 a month you can get access to more audio books, videos and discussion.
https://www.patreon.com/themariner
Check out also, The Mariner Youtube Channel - where we have gear reviews, how to videos, seamanship training videos and on the water reports from all over the world.
Remember to dock your finger carefully on the subscribe button!
https://youtu.be/t0cfY6HqjLA
Edward William Insurance.
Please visit https://www.edwardwilliam.com/boat-insurance/proposal-form?pid=ORT
Remember to quote the code MARINER10 to receive 10% off your premium.

Aug 2, 2024
Aug 2, 2024
22 min
Often when I am reading books in the Mariner's library I am also hearing the story for the first time myself- this book however, is different.
Shackleton's escape from Antarctica is a story very well known to me and, to be blunt, has nourished my very soul in my darkest days at sea.
There is no greater tale of seamanship, ingenuity, tenacity & loyalty- there are no greater heroes.
This is that tale, told by a man who's skill upon the ocean is perhaps only matched by his skill with a pen; the Master of the 'Endurance', Captain Frank Worsley.
If you would like to listen to more about sailing, the sea and regular discussions about safety & seamanship; check out The Mariner Podcast, available on all podcast platforms.
https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-mariner/id1710667118
To support the production of this material please consider heading over to Patreon. where for $5 a month you can get access to more audio books, videos and discussion.
https://www.patreon.com/themariner
Check out also, The Mariner Youtube Channel - where we have gear reviews, how to videos, seamanship training videos and on the water reports from all over the world.
Remember to dock your finger carefully on the subscribe button!
https://youtu.be/t0cfY6HqjLA
Edward William Insurance.
Please visit https://www.edwardwilliam.com/boat-insurance/proposal-form?pid=ORT
Remember to quote the code MARINER10 to receive 10% off your premium.

Jul 31, 2024
#238 | Endurance | Capt. Frank Worsley | Part 3
Jul 31, 2024
Jul 31, 2024
24 min
Often when I am reading books in the Mariner's library I am also hearing the story for the first time myself- this book however, is different.
Shackleton's escape from Antarctica is a story very well known to me and, to be blunt, has nourished my very soul in my darkest days at sea.
There is no greater tale of seamanship, ingenuity, tenacity & loyalty- there are no greater heroes.
This is that tale, told by a man who's skill upon the ocean is perhaps only matched by his skill with a pen; the Master of the 'Endurance', Captain Frank Worsley.
If you would like to listen to more about sailing, the sea and regular discussions about safety & seamanship; check out The Mariner Podcast, available on all podcast platforms.
https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-mariner/id1710667118
To support the production of this material please consider heading over to Patreon. where for $5 a month you can get access to more audio books, videos and discussion.
https://www.patreon.com/themariner
Check out also, The Mariner Youtube Channel - where we have gear reviews, how to videos, seamanship training videos and on the water reports from all over the world.
Remember to dock your finger carefully on the subscribe button!
https://youtu.be/t0cfY6HqjLA
Edward William Insurance.
Please visit https://www.edwardwilliam.com/boat-insurance/proposal-form?pid=ORT
Remember to quote the code MARINER10 to receive 10% off your premium.

Jul 30, 2024
#237 | Endurance | Capt. Frank Worsley | Part 2
Jul 30, 2024
Jul 30, 2024
19 min
Often when I am reading books in the Mariner's library I am also hearing the story for the first time myself- this book however, is different.
Shackleton's escape from Antarctica is a story very well known to me and, to be blunt, has nourished my very soul in my darkest days at sea.
There is no greater tale of seamanship, ingenuity, tenacity & loyalty- there are no greater heroes.
This is that tale, told by a man who's skill upon the ocean is perhaps only matched by his skill with a pen; the Master of the 'Endurance', Captain Frank Worsley.
If you would like to listen to more about sailing, the sea and regular discussions about safety & seamanship; check out The Mariner Podcast, available on all podcast platforms.
https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-mariner/id1710667118
To support the production of this material please consider heading over to Patreon. where for $5 a month you can get access to more audio books, videos and discussion.
https://www.patreon.com/themariner
Check out also, The Mariner Youtube Channel - where we have gear reviews, how to videos, seamanship training videos and on the water reports from all over the world.
Remember to dock your finger carefully on the subscribe button!
https://youtu.be/t0cfY6HqjLA
Edward William Insurance.
Please visit https://www.edwardwilliam.com/boat-insurance/proposal-form?pid=ORT
Remember to quote the code MARINER10 to receive 10% off your premium.

Jul 30, 2024
#236 | Endurance | Capt. Frank Worsley | Part 1
Jul 30, 2024
Jul 30, 2024
26 min
Often when I am reading books in the Mariner's library I am also hearing the story for the first time myself- this book however, is different.
Shackleton's escape from Antarctica is a story very well known to me and, to be blunt, has nourished my very soul in my darkest days at sea.
There is no greater tale of seamanship, ingenuity, tenacity & loyalty- there are no greater heroes.
This is that tale, told by a man who's skill upon the ocean is perhaps only matched by his skill with a pen; the Master of the 'Endurance', Captain Frank Worsley.
If you would like to listen to more about sailing, the sea and regular discussions about safety & seamanship; check out The Mariner Podcast, available on all podcast platforms.
https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-mariner/id1710667118
To support the production of this material please consider heading over to Patreon. where for $5 a month you can get access to more audio books, videos and discussion.
https://www.patreon.com/themariner
Check out also, The Mariner Youtube Channel - where we have gear reviews, how to videos, seamanship training videos and on the water reports from all over the world.
Remember to dock your finger carefully on the subscribe button!
https://youtu.be/t0cfY6HqjLA
Edward William Insurance.
Please visit https://www.edwardwilliam.com/boat-insurance/proposal-form?pid=ORT
Remember to quote the code MARINER10 to receive 10% off your premium.

May 9, 2024
May 9, 2024
20 min
40,000Nm, a circumnavigation of the world, completed double-handed, in a decked in, dug-out, red cedar canoe. The bare facts on the page already seem impossible.
There is only one sailor who holds a candle to Capt. Slocum, and that is Capt. Voss.
If you don't know who that is, don't worry, I didn't know either until I read this book. Now, I can't stop stop wondering how on earth he did what he did, and realizing once again, that modern sailing truly stands on the shoulders of giants.
I invite you to learn with me, the incredible story of one of the almost forgotten fathers of offshore sailing.
If you would like to listen to more about sailing, the sea and regular discussions about safety & seamanship; check out The Mariner Podcast, available on all podcast platforms.
https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-mariner/id1710667118
To support the production of this material please consider heading over to Patreon. where for $5 a month you can get access to more audio books, videos and discussion.
https://www.patreon.com/themariner
Check out also, The Mariner Youtube Channel - where we have gear reviews, how to videos, seamanship training videos and on the water reports from all over the world.
Remember to dock your finger carefully on the subscribe button!
https://youtu.be/t0cfY6HqjLA

May 8, 2024
May 8, 2024
22 min
40,000Nm, a circumnavigation of the world, completed double-handed, in a decked in, dug-out, red cedar canoe. The bare facts on the page already seem impossible.
There is only one sailor who holds a candle to Capt. Slocum, and that is Capt. Voss.
If you don't know who that is, don't worry, I didn't know either until I read this book. Now, I can't stop stop wondering how on earth he did what he did, and realizing once again, that modern sailing truly stands on the shoulders of giants.
I invite you to learn with me, the incredible story of one of the almost forgotten fathers of offshore sailing.
If you would like to listen to more about sailing, the sea and regular discussions about safety & seamanship; check out The Mariner Podcast, available on all podcast platforms.
https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-mariner/id1710667118
To support the production of this material please consider heading over to Patreon. where for $5 a month you can get access to more audio books, videos and discussion.
https://www.patreon.com/themariner
Check out also, The Mariner Youtube Channel - where we have gear reviews, how to videos, seamanship training videos and on the water reports from all over the world.
Remember to dock your finger carefully on the subscribe button!
https://youtu.be/t0cfY6HqjLA

May 8, 2024
May 8, 2024
25 min
40,000Nm, a circumnavigation of the world, completed double-handed, in a decked in, dug-out, red cedar canoe. The bare facts on the page already seem impossible.
There is only one sailor who holds a candle to Capt. Slocum, and that is Capt. Voss.
If you don't know who that is, don't worry, I didn't know either until I read this book. Now, I can't stop stop wondering how on earth he did what he did, and realizing once again, that modern sailing truly stands on the shoulders of giants.
I invite you to learn with me, the incredible story of one of the almost forgotten fathers of offshore sailing.
If you would like to listen to more about sailing, the sea and regular discussions about safety & seamanship; check out The Mariner Podcast, available on all podcast platforms.
https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-mariner/id1710667118
To support the production of this material please consider heading over to Patreon. where for $5 a month you can get access to more audio books, videos and discussion.
https://www.patreon.com/themariner
Check out also, The Mariner Youtube Channel - where we have gear reviews, how to videos, seamanship training videos and on the water reports from all over the world.
Remember to dock your finger carefully on the subscribe button!
https://youtu.be/t0cfY6HqjLA







