Looking for Sailing Adventure Books - Page 7

**FrankZ** · 02-07-2009, 07:17

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Originally Posted by Talbot

Why the bold text?

lots of suggestions on books on this thread, both real and fiction.

Best place for travelogs is to read sailing blogs.

The bold text was designed to get you to notice the post (which has been removed) so you would then follow the link. In other words the spammer got caught and was dispatched.

SweetSurrender · 11-07-2009, 12:31

Sailing Alone Around the World by Slocum is a classic and a must read

s/vfootloose · 11-07-2009, 16:45

I love to read I have about 15' of bookshelves of sailing related books a few
The Last Ship William Brinkley Not a sailing book but if you liked Shipkiller you will like
Lionheart Jesse Martin youngest to circumnavigate non stop
Kijana Jesse Martin his second book
Letters from the Lost Soul Bob Bitchin
The Sailing Life Bob Bitchin
If the Shoe Fits Rae Ellen Lee
Sailing With Strangers Charley Hester
Altering Course Richard J Vogt
Sensible cruising Don Casey&Lew Hackler
On the wings of Destiny Betty Godfrey
Any of Beth Leonard's books
How to Sail Around the world Hal Roth
Sailing Grace John Otterbacher
A Winter in the Sun Bill Robinson
Fatal Storm Rob Mundle Great book
All in the Same Boat Tom Neale
Gentlemen Never Sail to Weather Denton Rickey Moore

Zednotzee · 11-07-2009, 21:18

I have to agree with some of the earlier posts, re: The Ship & The Storm; A Voyage for Madmen; & any of the Pardey books.

A couple of others I've read & feel worth mentioning are Beyond Endurance by Adam Meyers, about the 1979 Fastnet race (but specifically the 3 Canadian boats that participated), Black Wave by John & Jean Silverwood, about the wreck of s/v Emerald Jane, & finally Red Sky in Mourning by Tammy Oldham Ashcroft, sailing a dismasted Trintella 44 to Hawaii.

beau · 13-07-2009, 17:49

"Around the World Cruising Guide" by Allan Phillips. Fantastic book.
He has a web site at www.wallabycreek.com

sneuman · 14-07-2009, 11:55

I have read a number of the circumnavigation genre and although this one doesn't strictly qualify (because the circumnavigation was never completed), I really enjoyed The Saga of Cimba (Amazon.com: The Saga of Cimba (The Sailor's Classics #2): Richard Maury: Books)

Richard Maury is a very good writer and the tale gets its gritty quality partly from when it was undertaken -- in the midst of the Great Depression.

David_Old_Jersey · 14-07-2009, 12:18

A bit of an oldie.........

The Odyssey - Homer

Only half way through, but the key seems to be not upsetting gods, especially Poseiden. And keeping an eye out for dodgy women

mrohr · 13-08-2009, 07:34

whoa!how about one of the greatest ever? eric hiscock,done more than many of the others combined and well written too. Sailing alone around the world? by the man who started it all Josh slocum. finally one of the greatest classics of sailing lit. Two years before the mast.

roverhi · 13-08-2009, 11:24

Most of Moitessier's books. 'Sailing to the Reefs' is a look at a cruising life style that is sadly long gone and 'Cape Horn' for real sailing adventure in the Southern Ocean. 'The Long Way' is a good read and a study of madness from being too long alone at sea. 'Taumata and the Alliance' is a bit preachy but a fascinating insight into colonial Viet Nam.

Aloha
Peter O.

AndrewF · 13-08-2009, 13:18

I'm not sure if someone mentioned it already but Blue Water Vagabond is a very good book.

Cheechako · 13-08-2009, 15:33

Trekka is great; home built 21 footer around the world...
An Island to Oneself is a superb book, an actual adventure written my Tom Neale, a sailor... but not so much about sailing...

bene343 · 13-08-2009, 16:00

I second Trekka - I've sailed with John Guzzwell too!

right now I'm reading 'Sailing on the Wings of Skybird'

Cheechako · 13-08-2009, 16:20

Let's not forget "two against cape horn" by Hal Roth...

**FrankZ** · 20-08-2009, 09:04

I am currently into reading The Terror by Dan Simmons. It is based on the ill-fated expedition of the Terror and the Erebus to find the northwest passage. While not much is known of the expedition after they left Baffin Bay the book, so far, is pretty good. I don't know I can call it a sailing book though, as they are currently, and for most of the book, locked into the polar ice pack and not going anywhere.

Ocean Girl · 20-08-2009, 09:55

I am sure "Endurance" has been metioned (but just in case). To me, its the best show of seamanship - period.

What about Farley Mowats book "The Boat Who Wouldn't Float"? too funnny

14-07-2009, 11:55	#6
sneuman Senior Cruiser Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Severna Park, MD Boat: Tayana 37 Cutter - "Symbiosis" Posts: 1,118	I have read a number of the circumnavigation genre and although this one doesn't strictly qualify (because the circumnavigation was never completed), I really enjoyed The Saga of Cimba (Amazon.com: The Saga of Cimba (The Sailor's Classics #2): Richard Maury: Books) Richard Maury is a very good writer and the tale gets its gritty quality partly from when it was undertaken -- in the midst of the Great Depression. __________________ Sailing Maryland Blog: http://sailingmaryland.blogspot.com/

14-07-2009, 12:18	#7
David_Old_Jersey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Les Illes de La Manche - Sitting in an Armchair, tied to the Dock :-) Boat: "Wayluya" Seadog 30 Posts: 1,824	A bit of an oldie......... The Odyssey - Homer Only half way through, but the key seems to be not upsetting gods, especially Poseiden. And keeping an eye out for dodgy women __________________ Join TEAM GOAT! and be a part of The Last Great Sailing Challenge!......... The First & Youngest & Fastest Goat to sail Solo RTW (Non-Stop)

20-08-2009, 09:04	#14
FrankZ Moderator Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chesapeake Bay Boat: Bristol 35 Bellesa Posts: 3,225	I am currently into reading The Terror by Dan Simmons. It is based on the ill-fated expedition of the Terror and the Erebus to find the northwest passage. While not much is known of the expedition after they left Baffin Bay the book, so far, is pretty good. I don't know I can call it a sailing book though, as they are currently, and for most of the book, locked into the polar ice pack and not going anywhere. __________________ Sing to a sailor's courage, Sing while the elbows bend, A ruby port your harbor, Raise three sheets to the wind. -=Krynnish drinking song=-

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11-07-2009, 12:31	#2
SweetSurrender Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Seattle Boat: TBD Posts: 67	Sailing Alone Around the World by Slocum is a classic and a must read __________________ http://sweetsurrendertheboat.blogspot.com

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s/vfootloose Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 26	I love to read I have about 15' of bookshelves of sailing related books a few The Last Ship William Brinkley Not a sailing book but if you liked Shipkiller you will like Lionheart Jesse Martin youngest to circumnavigate non stop Kijana Jesse Martin his second book Letters from the Lost Soul Bob Bitchin The Sailing Life Bob Bitchin If the Shoe Fits Rae Ellen Lee Sailing With Strangers Charley Hester Altering Course Richard J Vogt Sensible cruising Don Casey&Lew Hackler On the wings of Destiny Betty Godfrey Any of Beth Leonard's books How to Sail Around the world Hal Roth Sailing Grace John Otterbacher A Winter in the Sun Bill Robinson Fatal Storm Rob Mundle Great book All in the Same Boat Tom Neale Gentlemen Never Sail to Weather Denton Rickey Moore

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Zednotzee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Barrie Ontario Boat: 1976 Alberg 37 Yawl hull 172 Posts: 50	I have to agree with some of the earlier posts, re: The Ship & The Storm; A Voyage for Madmen; & any of the Pardey books. A couple of others I've read & feel worth mentioning are Beyond Endurance by Adam Meyers, about the 1979 Fastnet race (but specifically the 3 Canadian boats that participated), Black Wave by John & Jean Silverwood, about the wreck of s/v Emerald Jane, & finally Red Sky in Mourning by Tammy Oldham Ashcroft, sailing a dismasted Trintella 44 to Hawaii.

13-07-2009, 17:49	#5
beau Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 371	"Around the World Cruising Guide" by Allan Phillips. Fantastic book. He has a web site at www.wallabycreek.com

13-08-2009, 07:34	#8
mrohr Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 28	whoa!how about one of the greatest ever? eric hiscock,done more than many of the others combined and well written too. Sailing alone around the world? by the man who started it all Josh slocum. finally one of the greatest classics of sailing lit. Two years before the mast.

13-08-2009, 11:24	#9
roverhi Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kona, Hawaii Boat: Pearson 35 #108 Posts: 740	Most of Moitessier's books. 'Sailing to the Reefs' is a look at a cruising life style that is sadly long gone and 'Cape Horn' for real sailing adventure in the Southern Ocean. 'The Long Way' is a good read and a study of madness from being too long alone at sea. 'Taumata and the Alliance' is a bit preachy but a fascinating insight into colonial Viet Nam. Aloha Peter O.

13-08-2009, 13:18	#10
AndrewF Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 11	I'm not sure if someone mentioned it already but Blue Water Vagabond is a very good book.

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Cheechako Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Skagit City, WA Boat: Fellippi 32 Posts: 2,205	Trekka is great; home built 21 footer around the world... An Island to Oneself is a superb book, an actual adventure written my Tom Neale, a sailor... but not so much about sailing...

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bene343 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Puget Sound Boat: Beneteau 35 Posts: 39	I second Trekka - I've sailed with John Guzzwell too! right now I'm reading 'Sailing on the Wings of Skybird'

13-08-2009, 16:20	#13
Cheechako Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Skagit City, WA Boat: Fellippi 32 Posts: 2,205	Let's not forget "two against cape horn" by Hal Roth...

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Ocean Girl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kemah, Texas Boat: Cape Dory 30 cutter s/v Ocean Girl Posts: 860	I am sure "Endurance" has been metioned (but just in case). To me, its the best show of seamanship - period. What about Farley Mowats book "The Boat Who Wouldn't Float"? too funnny