Nic Compton

NIC COMPTON is a former carpenter/boatbuilder turned writer with a strong interest in the environment. He has written more than 20 books to date, including practical topics such as knot-tying, model making, boatbuilding – and economics! He learned all about self-sufficiency during extended periods at sea, including sailing his first boat from Greece to the UK and his current boat from the UK to Greece.

Photos: Sam Compton.