Sailing memoirs that offer a glimpse into the thrilling and adventurous world of sailing:
These sailing memoirs offer a diverse range of experiences and adventures on the open seas, from historic voyages to modern-day escapades. Enjoy reading about the triumphs, challenges, and discoveries of these sailors.
"Sailing Alone Around the World" by Joshua Slocum - The classic account of the first solo circumnavigation of the globe in the late 19th century.
"The Long Way" by Bernard Moitessier - A captivating narrative of Moitessier's voyage in the 1968 Golden Globe Race, where he decided to abandon the race and continue sailing around the world.
"A Voyage for Madmen" by Peter Nichols - This book explores the story of the 1968 Sunday Times Golden Globe Race and the various sailors who participated.
"Two Years Before the Mast" by Richard Henry Dana Jr. - An 1834 memoir that recounts Dana's experiences as a common sailor on a merchant ship along the California coast.
"The Sea Is Not Full" by Charles J. Doane - A modern sailing memoir about the author's adventures and misadventures while cruising the world's oceans.
"The Last Grain Race" by Eric Newby - A humorous and thrilling account of Newby's experience as a crewmember on the Finnish barque Moshulu during the last grain race from Australia to Europe in 1939.
"Trekka Round the World" by John Guzzwell - Follow the journey of a young sailor who circumnavigated the globe on a 20-foot sailboat in the 1950s.
"The Boy Behind the Gate" by Larry Jacobson - A memoir about the author's journey from a landlocked upbringing to circumnavigating the world on his 44-foot sailboat.
"Voyage of the Liberdade" by Joshua Slocum - Another work by Joshua Slocum, this memoir details his voyage from Brazil to the United States on a self-built boat.
"Dove" by Robin Lee Graham - Chronicling the incredible voyage of a young man who circumnavigated the globe solo at the age of 16.
These sailing memoirs offer a diverse range of experiences and adventures on the open seas, from historic voyages to modern-day escapades. Enjoy reading about the triumphs, challenges, and discoveries of these sailors.
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