Robin Knox-Johnson was knighted.

Francis Chichester was knighted.

I thought Eric Hiscock was knighted, too, but I was mistaken.


Sir Robin Knox-Johnson, Sir Francis Chichester . . . How about Sir Eric
Hiscock?


I think you Brits need to petition to have Hiscock knighted.


Wilbur Hubbard

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Robin Knox-Johnson was knighted.

Francis Chichester was knighted.

I thought Eric Hiscock was knighted, too, but I was mistaken.


Sir Robin Knox-Johnson, Sir Francis Chichester . . . How about Sir Eric
Hiscock?


I think you Brits need to petition to have Hiscock knighted.


Wilbur Hubbard

Whilst Hiscock's books make wonderful reading, it seems you have to RACE in
order to be classed a sportsman.

Dennis.

On 31/01/2011 10:18, Dennis Pogson wrote:
Whilst Hiscock's books make wonderful reading, it seems you have to RACE
in order to be classed a sportsman.


I hadn't even _heard_ of Hiscock. The name "Wanderer" to me means Frank
Dye.

But when I looked on my shelves last night to see who got knighted the
first thing I saw was "My Lively Lady". By SIR Alec Rose. No racer he.

Andy

"Andy Champ" wrote in message
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On 31/01/2011 10:18, Dennis Pogson wrote:
Whilst Hiscock's books make wonderful reading, it seems you have to RACE
in order to be classed a sportsman.


I hadn't even _heard_ of Hiscock. The name "Wanderer" to me means Frank
Dye.

But when I looked on my shelves last night to see who got knighted the
first thing I saw was "My Lively Lady". By SIR Alec Rose. No racer he.

Andy




I got knighted mostly because I'm vastly more accomplished than the majority
of humanity.

--
Sir Gregory Hall

"Andy Champ" wrote in message
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On 31/01/2011 10:18, Dennis Pogson wrote:
Whilst Hiscock's books make wonderful reading, it seems you have to RACE
in order to be classed a sportsman.


I hadn't even _heard_ of Hiscock. The name "Wanderer" to me means Frank
Dye.

But when I looked on my shelves last night to see who got knighted the
first thing I saw was "My Lively Lady". By SIR Alec Rose. No racer he.

Andy

Sir Alec Rose did take part in a round-the world race against Sir Francis
Chichester and became famous largely on account of this. I met Sir Alec in
'68 or thereabouts, and a more charming and unassuming man would be hard to
imagine. Must less crusty than Chichester.

Hiscock's "fame" was on account of the excellent cruising books he wrote,
but as he seemed to spend much time out of this country, perhaps he never
quite impressed the powers-that-be as a potential knight of the realm.

The whole honours system is a farce anyway. During my firm's annual holiday
closure, I would often answer the 'phone by suffixing my name with OBE, and
when the caller would query this, I would explain that it meant "only bugger
'ere!".


Dennis.

On Tue, 1 Feb 2011 09:25:58 -0000, "Dennis Pogson"
wrote:


"Andy Champ" wrote in message
.uk...
On 31/01/2011 10:18, Dennis Pogson wrote:
Whilst Hiscock's books make wonderful reading, it seems you have to RACE
in order to be classed a sportsman.


I hadn't even _heard_ of Hiscock. The name "Wanderer" to me means Frank
Dye.

But when I looked on my shelves last night to see who got knighted the
first thing I saw was "My Lively Lady". By SIR Alec Rose. No racer he.

Andy

Sir Alec Rose did take part in a round-the world race against Sir Francis
Chichester and became famous largely on account of this. I met Sir Alec in
'68 or thereabouts, and a more charming and unassuming man would be hard to
imagine. Must less crusty than Chichester.

Hiscock's "fame" was on account of the excellent cruising books he wrote,
but as he seemed to spend much time out of this country, perhaps he never
quite impressed the powers-that-be as a potential knight of the realm.

The whole honours system is a farce anyway. During my firm's annual holiday
closure, I would often answer the 'phone by suffixing my name with OBE, and
when the caller would query this, I would explain that it meant "only bugger
'ere!".


Dennis.

I have read that the Hiscock's were the only, or at least the first,
couple that supported themselves solely by writing about
sailing/cruising.

Cheers,

Bruce

"Bruce" wrote in message
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On Tue, 1 Feb 2011 09:25:58 -0000, "Dennis Pogson"
wrote:


"Andy Champ" wrote in message
t.uk...
On 31/01/2011 10:18, Dennis Pogson wrote:
Whilst Hiscock's books make wonderful reading, it seems you have to
RACE
in order to be classed a sportsman.


I hadn't even _heard_ of Hiscock. The name "Wanderer" to me means Frank
Dye.

But when I looked on my shelves last night to see who got knighted the
first thing I saw was "My Lively Lady". By SIR Alec Rose. No racer he.

Andy

Sir Alec Rose did take part in a round-the world race against Sir Francis
Chichester and became famous largely on account of this. I met Sir Alec in
'68 or thereabouts, and a more charming and unassuming man would be hard
to
imagine. Must less crusty than Chichester.

Hiscock's "fame" was on account of the excellent cruising books he wrote,
but as he seemed to spend much time out of this country, perhaps he never
quite impressed the powers-that-be as a potential knight of the realm.

The whole honours system is a farce anyway. During my firm's annual
holiday
closure, I would often answer the 'phone by suffixing my name with OBE,
and
when the caller would query this, I would explain that it meant "only
bugger
'ere!".


Dennis.

I have read that the Hiscock's were the only, or at least the first,
couple that supported themselves solely by writing about
sailing/cruising.

Cheers,

Bruce



That's admirable. And, it's something few people can do because they lack
the necessary, hands-on sailing experience, Bruce. Hint hint.


Wilbur Hubbard

In article , Bruce wrote:

I have read that the Hiscock's were the only, or at least the first,
couple that supported themselves solely by writing about
sailing/cruising.

Quite possibly true. There's so many out there doing it now, though,
that I doubt anyone wanting to set out could finance cruising that way
any more.

Justin.

--
Justin C, by the sea.

On Wed, 2 Feb 2011 23:58:47 +0000, Justin C
wrote:

In article , Bruce wrote:

I have read that the Hiscock's were the only, or at least the first,
couple that supported themselves solely by writing about
sailing/cruising.

Quite possibly true. There's so many out there doing it now, though,
that I doubt anyone wanting to set out could finance cruising that way
any more.

Justin.

I know a couple of people who write for various magazines. One and
English chap was trying to make a living at it writing travel stories.
He was having no problem getting published but he gave it up and said
that the magazines pay very, very, slowly.

Cheers,

Bruce

In article , Bruce wrote:
On Wed, 2 Feb 2011 23:58:47 +0000, Justin C
wrote:

In article , Bruce wrote:

I have read that the Hiscock's were the only, or at least the first,
couple that supported themselves solely by writing about
sailing/cruising.

Quite possibly true. There's so many out there doing it now, though,
that I doubt anyone wanting to set out could finance cruising that way
any more.

Justin.

I know a couple of people who write for various magazines. One and
English chap was trying to make a living at it writing travel stories.
He was having no problem getting published but he gave it up and said
that the magazines pay very, very, slowly.

I suppose it depends whether you're have a regular column, or are just
an occasional contributor. If you're in there monthly they gotta pay ya
or you don't get copy in on time! On the other hand, if there's dozens
of people submitting articles that are 'good enough' and they only
publish one or two a month, where's the incentive to pay?

Been meaning to take a writing course, just don't seem to be able to get
my behind into gear.

Justin.

--
Justin C, by the sea.