In 1995 Hancock's book, Sailing Out of Silence got him shortlisted for an RYA Nautical Award. Two years later Sailing Into Sunshine earned wide acclaim. This is the third and last book in the trilogy of his adventures in Kylie, in which the author cruises forgotten islands of the Spanish Main where the people speak English, sails in a Belizean trading-smack and crews an eventful 1300-mile delivery trip.
But what sets this story apart is Dumas's powerful prose, recording elation and depression, hardship and relaxation, and, above all, his unrelenting determination in the face of adversity.
Whether you are a landlubber or a skilled sailor, this forthright account of a voyage of self-discovery, ventured upon by this lone sailor, will enliven your imaginary, but very vivid, participation with him as he sails single-handed around ...
In her own words, Maureen Jenkins tells the story of her solo trans-Atlantic voyage at the age of 52. Despite being a relative novice at sailing, Maureen overcame storms, sharks, whales and her own fears to achieve her goal.
When his marriage ended, Peter Nichols had to sell the only thing he and his wife owned- their boat.