From: hamptons.guestofaguest.com:

The Dangerous Book For Boys by two grown boys: Conn and Hal Iggulden is indeed the "perfect book for every boy between eight and eighty." Because, "In this age of video games and cell phones, there must still be a place for knots, tree houses, and stories of incredible courage."

"Is it old-fashioned? Well, that depends. Men and boys today are the same as they always were, and interested in the same things. They may conquer different worlds when they grow up, but they'll still want these stories for themselves and for their sons....The camp you make today will be there forever. You want to learn coin tricks and how to play poker because you never know when the skills will come in handy. You want to be self-sufficient and find your way by the stars. Perhaps for those who come after us, you want to reach them. Well, why not? Why not?'" [Cal and Hal Iggulden]

For knowledge on the stars, insects, go-carts, famous battles, stories of courage, and how to play chess well, along with so much more; this is a book that every boy in your life deserves. My favorite part? Advice on Girls which I felt the need to copy in its entirety...

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[Aboard Athena. Photo via Yacht Forums]

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Does anyone personally know Jim Clark?  Can you make an introduction?  I.must.have.his.boat....someday.

She stands tall and proud; a testament to today’s technology and yesterday's splendor. She’s Athena; goddess of the sea… and the most significant splash since the Gemini orbiter fell to earth. She's not only the world's largest privately owned sailing yacht, but she has single handedly resurrected the golden age of sail, while capturing the imagination of mariners worldwide. [Yacht Forums]

The interior is gorgeous too. I love the symmetry in the photo above.  Definitely some good Fung Sei taking place. "With only 20 knots of wind filling her sails, Athena heels at 10 degrees and cruises leisurely at 14.5 knots. With the topsails unfurled, she will gain another 1.5 knots. When the wind reaches Force 5, she's capable of 18.9 knots." I want to sail the world in Athena. Who's joining me?

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