Messing About in Boats by Tom McGrath

[Soundboats]

Hello, 

I am newbie on this  site, but I have enjoyed messing about in boats since the 1970's.  Back in those days I was in Gloucester and Woods Hole and a subscriber to a small magazine called "Messing About in Boats" by Tom McGrath.  This was a one man operation.  He wrote and illustrated most of the articles.  I have saved some them in a folder, but would like to know if anyone has collected and re-published his stories?  His stories are perfect for this forum and others might enjoy them.  He sailed a Townie all around Massachusetts with titles such as "Townie to P. Town... all OK until the land got in the way," and "Whale watching in a Townie." Great adventure stories with a great deal of humor. 

[Chick Ludwig]

Messing About in Boats was and is published by Bob Hicks. He ran some of Tom's stories. I've not heard anything about Tom in years. International Marine/McGraw Hill published Tom's book Voyages of the Damn Fool back in 1997.

 

Here's the site for "Messing...":  http://www.messingaboutinboats.com/index.html

[Soundboats]

Thanks Chick,

This is just the information I needed.  I love it that the magazine still has the same cover, and I will definitely subscribe to it. 

Tom 

[Chick Ludwig]

Great Tom. I enjoy the magazine. They've lost a couple of good writers due to old age, but a couple are left. And i really enjoyed Tom McGrath's stories too.

[Chick Ludwig]

Here is where to get Tom's Voyages...

http://www.amazon.com/Voyages-Damn-Foole-Tom-McGrath/dp/0070450897/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1429633541&sr=8-2-fkmr0&keywords=Voyages+of+the+Damn+Fool+by+Tom+McGrath

[Soundboats]

Thanks Chick,

Looks like I got the last one of these on the used book option.  New copies no longer seem to be available. 

Tom 

[Chick Ludwig]

Mission accomplished!

[Dale Niemann]

Thanks for reminding me about Tom's Book.  I bought it back then.  I must get it out and re-read it.  I loved it then and am sure I will again.

 

dale