Confessions of a Long-Distance Sailor
A solo sailor shares his personal account of a three-and-a-half-year voyage around the world, documenting his experiences with the sea and his personal transformation. The author offers the book for free under a 'CareWare' program, encouraging readers to visit his website for photos and stories.
Why it matters
It serves as a niche human-interest story highlighting the lifestyle and philosophy of long-distance solo sailing.
In 1988, I sailed away from the West coast of the United States in a 31-foot
- my account of a 3 1/2-year around the world solo sail.
Read about the pirates, storms, and wars I witnessed firsthand.
Read about the relationship between a solo sailor and the sea, his daily
Read how I changed - from fearing to leave shore, to wanting never to touch
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