E. G. Martin

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Commander Evelyn George Martin RNR OBE was born in 1880, educated at Eton and Oxford, where he was awarded a cricket Blue, and served in the Navy during the 1914-1918 war.

A 6' 7" tall bachelor of independent means with family connections to Martin's bank (merged with Barclays Bank in 1969), his interest in working boats under sail was kindled by his trips on Brixham trawlers. In 1923 he purchased the French pilot cutter Jolie Brise and sailed her to victory in the first Fastnet Race of 1925. He was a founder member and the first Commodore of the Ocean Racing Club.

After selling Jolie Brise he worked Thames barges on England's east coast.

Martin wrote many articles for Yachting World and three books:

  • Deep Water Cruising (1928)
  • Sailorman (1933)
  • Helmsmanship (1934)
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