About

David Reynolds was born in the tiny farming and fishing community of Tiverton Four Corners, Rhode Island. He has spent 43 years and counting working on tugboats, ships, boats, waterfronts and islands all over the world. His work has taken him to over 25 nations and he has sailed on two oceans and ten seas in an incredibly varied career that encompassed everything from working on scientific expeditions to hauling sewage in tank barges, to name just a few of the highlights.

His 13 years on the Isles of Shoals as an engineer, mariner, and manager was one of the most fulfilling and important periods in his life, and where this book began its long and winding journey to fruition. Mr. Reynolds now resides in Swansea, Massachusetts, a sailor home from the sea, at least for now.