“Sailing to Success: The Union Company Cadet Scheme” is my latest book launched in October. This is an historical look at the period from 1952-1986 when the Union Steam Ship company ran an officer cadet scheme.  I was commissioned to write this book and it was a pretty joyful experience.  For example I had to interview lots of sailors – so can’t be all bad!  The book is a collection of historical facts on how the scheme came about and also included are stories from the cadets.  These range from serious to hilarious. It is a beautifully produced book with plenty of photographs, and is a record of a portion of maritime history in New Zealand.