This is a fascinating post for me: Since I found the book 'Dove' in the school library in Junior High a couple of decades ago, Robin Lee Graham has been a big sailing inspiration for me. At that time, I immediately set out to get a cruising boat (which to me meant a boat with a cabin
) By mowing neighborhood lawns, at age 13 I acquired a 24' Coronado sailboat and slowly planned to leave by the ripe old age of 15. Even though it never panned out (I was sidetracked -thankfully!-by girls and cars), Robin remained a sailing hero to me. As I am once again in the planning stages, it is neat to stumble upon his inspiring adventures again.