'Three Years in a 12-Foot Boat' by Stephen G. Ladd

[unbusted67]

Introduction (Three Years in a 12-foot Boat)

Has anyone read this? I am looking for a recommendation.

[MarkJ]

Originally Posted by unbusted67

Has anyone read this? I am looking for a recommendation.

12? don't be silly. waste of money. You'd be fine in a 10 footer.

[97fxdwg]

Oftentimes I'll hit myself in the head with a hammer because it feels so good when I stop. j/k

Too hard-core for me.

[slomotion]

I like Stephen King. But otherwise I generally avoid horror stories.

[snort]

After high school he traveled through Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America, passing a traumatic month in a Moroccan prison.

I think the Moroccan prison experience might explain a few things.

[dcstrng]

Originally Posted by unbusted67

Has anyone read this? I am looking for a recommendation.

I rather liked it; my Amazon review: A surprisingly good read... after purchasing the book, and then realizing it was not a whole lot about sailing, I let it gather dust for several months... But once into the book, I was captivated - and I have little interest in rowing, or river travel either... Ladd seems to have the knack for making mosquito invested estuaries sounding inviting, or at least intriguing... But Ladd's journey is as much about meeting and getting to know people (as well as himself, I'll wager...) as anything... Yes, he rows and sails thousands of miles, but this really isn't a nautical book so much as an adventure of life in the genre of a more enlightened period of the 20th Century - few serious rewards will be found by those more at home in the instant-gratification 21st century... Ladd is a gifted writer who knows how to turn a phrase, setting sunsets and storms alike to poetry - he lets us share his voyage - a voyage more of attitude and intellect, than simple, carnal flesh.

[DaveOnCudjoe]

Stephen Ladd and Ginny Phalon are now cruising in a Sea Pearl 21. An online search will probably produce a website. Dave

[GordMay]

Steve and Ginny left Florida in their SeaPearl 21, "Thurston", sailed to the southern Bahamas, crossed over to the north coast of Cuba, cruised to the northwest tip of Cuba and then jumped over to Mexico. That's where they are now. They plan to head south into the Carribean next. And, after being together in that small boat for over four months, plan to get married soon! Love must be blossoming aboard the mighty Thurston!

Here's their Blog:
➥ http://ginnyandsteve.blogspot.com/

Here's their photo pages:
➥ http://picasaweb.google.com/ginnygoon/laisla#

[sailing123]

Hi i need advice or redirection to good sites please.
I am an experienced professional sailor from NZ i have a small 32 sailing vessel in Rhode Island and will putting boat in water in Mid August to complete the southern trek to florida through the ICW. After checking out Long Island and Rhode island areas.
Probably looking starting southern journey Begining -mid Sept.
Whats the most effective/ interesting entry to the ICW from NY /Hudson River.
What to look out for / passage planning etc and good publications.
Once in the ICW i will use one of the cruising guides.
Thanks look forward to meeting cruisers on the way.
I will be looking for a cheap berth/ swing mooring at the end of Oct so i can leave the boat until next year.
All info gratefully recieved.
Keith

[oystercatcher]

Our local library had the book. There are several reviews on amazon.
Personally I didn't like the book as the author seems have no
interest in the locations or natural beauty of the places visited.
I noticed a awhile back that the author was trying to sell his boat.

Originally Posted by unbusted67

Introduction (Three Years in a 12-foot Boat)

Has anyone read this? I am looking for a recommendation.