Ron returned to the Shellback Club, this time to speak on the subject of a collection of nautical books gathered in the early 20th century by Irwin Hickson Forster, Ron's godfather's father. The books represent items from the mid 1800s to the 1920s, and cover a range of topics: nautical fiction, seamanship, histories, adventure, autobiographies, guides, and references — all topics that made parts of book collections of this sort. Today, with its blogs, web sites, and YouTube, the Internet takes "virtual sailors" around the world at the helms of our keyboards. Actual travel to distant locations is also made easier with radio and GPS, not to mention aircraft. One hundred years ago however, most people left their shores for distant locations by reading books. The books featured are:
About Ron Jenkins
Ron is a long-time member of the National Yacht Club. His father, Alf (past Purser Shellbacks, Class A Dinghy Sailor and an active keel boat owner) and his grandfather, Herb (NYC treasurer for decades, and active keel boat sailor) carries the Jenkins’ name well back in NYC history. Ron is an active nature and sailing photographer; when hobbies do not interfere, he works in technology marketing. He is an active participant in Waterfront for All, a coalition of groups protecting the Toronto waterfront.
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