Dee Carstarphen has spent a lifetime living and working on the water. These hand-drawn
books reflect her experiences aboard a variety of sailing vessels.

The tale of a winter passage from Chesapeake Bay to the Dry Tortugas via the Intracoastal Waterway. Hundreds of watercolor sketches illustrate sights along the way.
Sketch charts reveal hidden anchorages.

6x9” softcover
140 pp. $10.00

The definitive work about this beautiful shellfish. Natural history, Bahamian lore, and recipes. Based on firsthand underwater research. Pen & ink sketches on every page.

6x9” softcover
80 pp. $8.00

Ship’s cook takes the reader aboard for a Maine schooner cruise. Focus is on woodstove cookery, hearty eating, and schooner sailing. Liberally illustrated with pen & ink sketches.

6x9” softcover
158 pp. $8.00

Life and gastronomy aboard the passenger carrying 75-ft Brixham trawler Maverick. Emphasis on tropical fruits, vegetables, and seafood. A swashbuckling taste of the islands.

6x9” softcover
64 pp. $5.00

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