Published: Jan. 15, 2011
Words: 30,655 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781458172532

Short description

A guide to life at sea. A collection of interviews with cruising folk who shared their own personal experiences. Some told of frightful events while others had wonderful relaxed voyages. There is a mine of valuable information about storms, pirates, shootings, shipwrecks, man-overboard, diving experiences and shark attacks, plus other helpful advice for those who want to go cruising offshore.

Extended description

Anyone who has dreamed of throwing off the shackles of everyday life and running away to sea will find this book invaluable. It paints a true picture of life on board - the highs and lows - and gives expert advice on avoiding the pitfalls that many novice sailors fall into.

With a foreword by Grant Dalton and interviews with Sir Peter Blake's crew on Seamaster, this book puts you among the sailing greats.

Whether you're an armchair sailor or a real old salt, these interviews with genuine people living the dream will entertain and inspire you.

Tags

adventure, travel, south pacific, sailing, new zealand, yachting, cruising, living the dream, life aboard, lifestyle at sea

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Review by: Bill Moloney on April 16, 2011 :
I enjoyed the book as a light read and it is a collection of interviews and experiences including the writers. However I would not call it invaluable or essential reading for the “would be” cruiser come adventurer.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

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