CATAMARANS the book?

imagine2frolic · 31-10-2008, 12:28

In 94 I read a book titled possibly CATAMARANS? This book raised my interest in cats. There was a ton of information about CSK, and Rudy Choy. Lots of pictures of CSK cats. I would like to find that book again.

Also a book about an American who met an Australian woman during WWII. I think he bought a sailboat in Panama after being discharged, and with no knowledge sailed into typhoon season. He was trying to get back to Australia. A storm shipwrecked him, he nearly starved to death, but islanders nurtured him back to life, and eventually he made it to his love in Australia

. Anyone familiar with this book also?

kevingy · 31-10-2008, 12:45

Is that the one by Gregor Tarjan?

GordMay · 31-10-2008, 12:49

My first literary exposure to MultiHulls was “Catamarans Offshore” ~ by Rudy Choy, published by MacMillan, in 1970.
Later, I enjoyed “The Cruising Multihull” ~ By Chris White, published by McGraw-Hill Professional in 1996.

**David M** · 31-10-2008, 12:56

I just bought Catamarans by Gregor Tarjan, the 2007 version. It is excellent. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it.

The first part of the book describes all kinds of technical things. The latter part of the book gives reviews on dozens of "worthy" modern day cruising catamarans. It is just the kind of book I needed to read in order to help me decide.

Amazon.com: Catamarans: Gregor Tarjan: Books

imagine2frolic · 31-10-2008, 13:14

Catamarans Offshore is it, and I found it for sale! I am sure the other one will be harder, but maybe one of our brothers, or sisters from down under will know it?

mikereed100 · 31-10-2008, 14:09

ITF,

The story about the guy sailing form Panama is ringing a bell. I think there was a recent writeup about him in Latitude 38. You might give them a try.

Mike

imagine2frolic · 31-10-2008, 14:11

Thanks Mike,

I will give them a read in the morning........i2f

Glenn C · 01-11-2008, 09:57

Hi, the guy who sailed out of Panama to Oz was John Caldwell, and the book is Desperate Voyage. A really great read. I think its out of print but google it and something will come.

imagine2frolic · 01-11-2008, 11:04

Glenn,

That's it, and I do remember the cover.....thanks all

Glenn C · 01-11-2008, 17:09

No Worries!

31-10-2008, 12:28	#1
imagine2frolic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N.E. Florida Boat: Simpson, Catamaran, 46ft. IMAGINE Posts: 2,583 Images: 112	CATAMARANS the book? In 94 I read a book titled possibly CATAMARANS? This book raised my interest in cats. There was a ton of information about CSK, and Rudy Choy. Lots of pictures of CSK cats. I would like to find that book again. Also a book about an American who met an Australian woman during WWII. I think he bought a sailboat in Panama after being discharged, and with no knowledge sailed into typhoon season. He was trying to get back to Australia. A storm shipwrecked him, he nearly starved to death, but islanders nurtured him back to life, and eventually he made it to his love in Australia. Anyone familiar with this book also? __________________ BORROWED! No single one of us is as smart as all of us! SAILING is not always a slick magazine cover!

31-10-2008, 12:49	#3
GordMay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 11,168 Images: 232	My first literary exposure to MultiHulls was “Catamarans Offshore” ~ by Rudy Choy, published by MacMillan, in 1970. Later, I enjoyed “The Cruising Multihull” ~ By Chris White, published by McGraw-Hill Professional in 1996. __________________ Gord May ~~_/)_~~ (Gord & Maggie - "Southbound") "If you didn't have time/$ to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"

31-10-2008, 12:56	#4
David M Moderator Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Francisco Bay Posts: 3,509	I just bought Catamarans by Gregor Tarjan, the 2007 version. It is excellent. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. The first part of the book describes all kinds of technical things. The latter part of the book gives reviews on dozens of "worthy" modern day cruising catamarans. It is just the kind of book I needed to read in order to help me decide. Amazon.com: Catamarans: Gregor Tarjan: Books __________________ David Last edited by David M; 31-10-2008 at 13:03.

31-10-2008, 13:14	#5
imagine2frolic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N.E. Florida Boat: Simpson, Catamaran, 46ft. IMAGINE Posts: 2,583 Images: 112	Catamarans Offshore is it, and I found it for sale! I am sure the other one will be harder, but maybe one of our brothers, or sisters from down under will know it? __________________ BORROWED! No single one of us is as smart as all of us! SAILING is not always a slick magazine cover!

31-10-2008, 14:11	#7
imagine2frolic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N.E. Florida Boat: Simpson, Catamaran, 46ft. IMAGINE Posts: 2,583 Images: 112	Thanks Mike, I will give them a read in the morning........i2f __________________ BORROWED! No single one of us is as smart as all of us! SAILING is not always a slick magazine cover!

31-10-2008, 12:45	#2
kevingy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Howey in the Hills, Florida Boat: Catalina 22 Posts: 68	Is that the one by Gregor Tarjan?

31-10-2008, 14:09	#6
mikereed100 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Santa Barbara Boat: Catalina 30, 45' Catamaran rebuild in Thailand Posts: 394 Images: 2	ITF, The story about the guy sailing form Panama is ringing a bell. I think there was a recent writeup about him in Latitude 38. You might give them a try. Mike

01-11-2008, 09:57	#8
Glenn C Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: was Brisbane, Montreal Boat: next ones a cat! Posts: 69	Hi, the guy who sailed out of Panama to Oz was John Caldwell, and the book is Desperate Voyage. A really great read. I think its out of print but google it and something will come.

01-11-2008, 11:04	#9
imagine2frolic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N.E. Florida Boat: Simpson, Catamaran, 46ft. IMAGINE Posts: 2,583 Images: 112	Glenn, That's it, and I do remember the cover.....thanks all __________________ BORROWED! No single one of us is as smart as all of us! SAILING is not always a slick magazine cover!

01-11-2008, 17:09	#10
Glenn C Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: was Brisbane, Montreal Boat: next ones a cat! Posts: 69	No Worries!

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