Book Talk: Sound Like A Sailor with Bruce Macdonald

Name: Book Talk: Sound Like A Sailor with Bruce Macdonald
Start: 2025-09-18T18:30:00-07:00
Location: 1905 Ogden Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada, British Columbia V6J 1A3

Schedule

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025 at 06:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

1905 Ogden Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada, British Columbia V6J 1A3 | Vancouver, BC

Join lifelong sailor Bruce Macdonald at the Vancouver Maritime Museum for a talk about his latest book.
Join celebrated author, sailor, and artist R. Bruce Macdonald for an engaging evening exploring the colourful world of nautical language. In his latest book, Sound Like A Sailor – The Book of Nautical Expressions, Macdonald dives into the fascinating history behind the expressions we use every day—many of which have their roots at sea.
Discover how minding your p’s and q’s originates in how bartenders kept track of pints and quarts on sailors’ tabs, how “going berserk” calls up images of shirtless Vikings, and how the word “footloose” originally referred to an untethered sail flapping around like Kevin Bacon’s legs. Macdonald brings these phrases to life with captivating tales from the high seas and the rich tapestry of maritime history.
Macdonald is the author of four acclaimed books, over 200 published articles, and a skilled artist whose works are held in collections across North America. Whether you’re a sailor, history buff, or simply love a good story, this event promises insight, laughter, and a deeper appreciation for the language that has sailed through centuries.
Don’t miss your chance to meet the author and get your copy signed!
FREE EVENT - Ticket Required
Book online: https://vanmaritime.com/explore/events-and-programs/sound-like-a-sailor-book-talk-with-bruce-macdonald/