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Brave or Stupid

A True Story of Courage, Sailing and Starting Over

by Yanne Larsson , Carl Erik Andersson , Tracy Christiansen ...

Narrated by Duncan Hood ...

Unabridged

18 hours 46 min

What happens when you stop ignoring the voice inside you and finally take the leap?At a point when most people choose comfort, security, and routine, Jan Larsson made a decision that would change his life forever. He sold almost everything, left the ordinary world behind, and set sail into the unknown together with his friend Calle.With little experience, countless doubts, and a dream bigger than ... Read more

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What happens when you stop ignoring the voice inside you and finally take the leap?At a point when most people choose comfort, security, and routine, Jan Larsson made a decision that would change his life forever. He sold almost everything, left the ordinary world behind, and set sail into the unknown together with his friend Calle.With little experience, countless doubts, and a dream bigger than
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Sailing Alone

A Surprising History of Isolation and Survival at Sea

by Richard J. King ...

Narrated by William Hope ...

Unabridged

13 hours 44 min

**2024 National Outdoor Book Award Silver Medal Winner“A masterfully curated collection...You don’t have to be a sailor to be blown away by this fascinating, bighearted book.”—Nathaniel Philbrick, author of In the Heart of the Sea, Travels with George, and Second WindA story as vast and exhilarating as the open ocean itself, SAILING ALONE chronicles the daring, disastrous, and often absurd history ... Read more

$22.99 USD

**2024 National Outdoor Book Award Silver Medal Winner“A masterfully curated collection...You don’t have to be a sailor to be blown away by this fascinating, bighearted book.”—Nathaniel Philbrick, author of In the Heart of the Sea, Travels with George, and Second WindA story as vast and exhilarating as the open ocean itself, SAILING ALONE chronicles the daring, disastrous, and often absurd history
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Sømænd i ØK-stil

by Kaj Lund ...

Narrated by Povl Marstal ...

Series series 2
Unabridged

8 hours 32 min

I "Du bliver aldrig sømand, Kaj" delte Kaj Lund ud af sine erindringer om livet på nogle af de sidste sejlskibe i fragtfart i 1920’erne. I "Sømænd i ØK-stil" fortæller han om det bratte skift mellem arbejdet på de gammeldags sejlskibe og livet på Danmarks dengang største rederi, ØK-Styles, moderne dampdrevne handelsskibe.Kaj Lund skildrer med både humor og varme livet som sømand i 1930’erne, men ... Read more

$14.99 USD

I "Du bliver aldrig sømand, Kaj" delte Kaj Lund ud af sine erindringer om livet på nogle af de sidste sejlskibe i fragtfart i 1920’erne. I "Sømænd i ØK-stil" fortæller han om det bratte skift mellem arbejdet på de gammeldags sejlskibe og livet på Danmarks dengang største rederi, ØK-Styles, moderne dampdrevne handelsskibe.Kaj Lund skildrer med både humor og varme livet som sømand i 1930’erne, men
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RYA Go Sailing! (A-G32)

by Claudia Myatt ...

Narrated by Luci Fish, David Crawford ...

Abridged

1 hour 53 min

This audiobook version of our best-selling children’s book has an easy listening style, starring two engaging narrators.It includes a foreword by Dame Ellen MacArthur and helpful quiz questions throughout. Ideal for children between the ages of 7 and 12! ... Read more

$18.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook version of our best-selling children’s book has an easy listening style, starring two engaging narrators.It includes a foreword by Dame Ellen MacArthur and helpful quiz questions throughout. Ideal for children between the ages of 7 and 12!
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RYA VHF Handbook (A-G31)

by Melanie Bartlett ...

Narrated by Chris R. Wright ...

Abridged

2 hours 39 min

From the author of the best-selling RYA Navigation Handbook, this audiobook is based on the RYA’s official title to support the RYA VHF Operator's Short Range Certificate examination. It expands upon the quick reference VHF Radio inc GMDSS book (G22) to assist with a deeper level of understanding which will help you pass the exam.It details everything that sailors need to know about using VHF ... Read more

$27.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

From the author of the best-selling RYA Navigation Handbook, this audiobook is based on the RYA’s official title to support the RYA VHF Operator's Short Range Certificate examination. It expands upon the quick reference VHF Radio inc GMDSS book (G22) to assist with a deeper level of understanding which will help you pass the exam.It details everything that sailors need to know about using VHF
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Alene jorden rundt

by Line Friis Frederiksen ...

Narrated by Lea Baastrup Rønne ...

Unabridged

2 hours 49 min

Laura Dekker var kun 14 år, da hun stævnede ud i sin båd for at sejle jorden rundt. Alene!Efter 518 dage nåede hun som 16-årig sit mål. Hun havde på egen hånd sejlet hele kloden rundt – som den yngste nogensinde. Dette er historien om hendes utrolige eventyr. Om mod, viljestyrke, venskaber, Stillehavsøer, verdenshave, frihed, storme og ensomhed. Og om en retssag, der var ved at bremse det hele. ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Laura Dekker var kun 14 år, da hun stævnede ud i sin båd for at sejle jorden rundt. Alene!Efter 518 dage nåede hun som 16-årig sit mål. Hun havde på egen hånd sejlet hele kloden rundt – som den yngste nogensinde. Dette er historien om hendes utrolige eventyr. Om mod, viljestyrke, venskaber, Stillehavsøer, verdenshave, frihed, storme og ensomhed. Og om en retssag, der var ved at bremse det hele.
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Stars to Steer By

Celebrating the 20th century women who went to sea

by Julia Jones ...

Narrated by Julia Jones ...

Unabridged

14 hours 42 min

Bloomsbury presents Stars to Steer By: Celebrating the 20th century women who went to sea, written and read by Julia JonesThe extraordinary stories of the fearless women who set their sights on the sea in an all-male world, paving the way for the female sailing superstars of today.Gender issues are stark at sea. Historically a ship’s crew is all male, and although vessels are referred to as ‘she’, ... Read more

$21.99 USD

Bloomsbury presents Stars to Steer By: Celebrating the 20th century women who went to sea, written and read by Julia JonesThe extraordinary stories of the fearless women who set their sights on the sea in an all-male world, paving the way for the female sailing superstars of today.Gender issues are stark at sea. Historically a ship’s crew is all male, and although vessels are referred to as ‘she’,
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Salt in the Blood

Two philosophers go to sea

by Patrick Dixon, Sheila Dixon ...

Narrated by Patrick Dixon, Sheila Dixon ...

Unabridged

10 hours 50 min

Bloomsbury presents Salt in the Blood by Patrick Dixon and Sheila Dixon, read by Patrick Dixon and Sheila Dixon.“Everything creaks and bends in heavy seas – what will not bend will simply snap. So many times I wondered how much load we could carry in a powerful storm without breaking apart. If we flooded any faster I would drown in seconds.”Patrick Dixon spent years working as a doctor at ... Read more

$21.99 USD

Bloomsbury presents Salt in the Blood by Patrick Dixon and Sheila Dixon, read by Patrick Dixon and Sheila Dixon.“Everything creaks and bends in heavy seas – what will not bend will simply snap. So many times I wondered how much load we could carry in a powerful storm without breaking apart. If we flooded any faster I would drown in seconds.”Patrick Dixon spent years working as a doctor at
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Rescue Pilot

Cheating the Sea

by Jerry Grayson ...

Narrated by David Thorpe ...

Unabridged

8 hours 4 min

Bloomsbury presents Rescue Pilot by Jerry Grayson, read by David ThorpeJerry Grayson is an ordinary man who chose an extraordinary career. At age 17 he became the youngest helicopter pilot to ever serve in the Royal Navy. By age 25 he was the most decorated peacetime naval pilot in history.For the Navy’s Search and Rescue pilots, getting to work is both an adventure and an ordeal. Whether rescuing ... Read more

$18.99 USD

Bloomsbury presents Rescue Pilot by Jerry Grayson, read by David ThorpeJerry Grayson is an ordinary man who chose an extraordinary career. At age 17 he became the youngest helicopter pilot to ever serve in the Royal Navy. By age 25 he was the most decorated peacetime naval pilot in history.For the Navy’s Search and Rescue pilots, getting to work is both an adventure and an ordeal. Whether rescuing
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RYA Competent Crew Skills (A-CCPCN)

by Royal Yachting Association ...

Narrated by David Crawford ...

Abridged

1 hour 19 min

RYA Competent Crew Skills is the official companion for the RYA's popular Competent Crew Course.Over 12,000 people, with no sailing experience, successfully complete the course every year. This audiobook has been created using the knowledge of hundreds of experienced instructors. The techniques explained are tried and tested and suitable for most types of cruisers.This audiobook is designed to ... Read more

$21.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

RYA Competent Crew Skills is the official companion for the RYA's popular Competent Crew Course.Over 12,000 people, with no sailing experience, successfully complete the course every year. This audiobook has been created using the knowledge of hundreds of experienced instructors. The techniques explained are tried and tested and suitable for most types of cruisers.This audiobook is designed to
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RYA Wing & Windsurfing for Instructors (A-G112)

by Royal Yachting Association ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Alistair G ...

Abridged

6 hours 4 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.RYA Wing & Windsurfing for Instructors is the exciting new audiobook for anyone wanting to teach windsurfing, wingsurfing, windfoiling, and wingfoiling, based on the RYA's training schemes.It guides you through the methods of instructing and coaching using clear and helpful session aids for both on and off the water.Additionally, there is information ... Read more

$24.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.RYA Wing & Windsurfing for Instructors is the exciting new audiobook for anyone wanting to teach windsurfing, wingsurfing, windfoiling, and wingfoiling, based on the RYA's training schemes.It guides you through the methods of instructing and coaching using clear and helpful session aids for both on and off the water.Additionally, there is information
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Sailing to Success

by Phil Locke ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Martin G ...

Unabridged

5 hours 19 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Running a successful boating and rowing club is a multifaceted undertaking, requiring a blend of administrative acumen, financial prowess, community building skills, and a deep-seated passion for the sport. This book, "Sailing to Success," aims to equip you with the tools and knowledge necessary to navigate the intricacies of managing such a dynamic ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Running a successful boating and rowing club is a multifaceted undertaking, requiring a blend of administrative acumen, financial prowess, community building skills, and a deep-seated passion for the sport. This book, "Sailing to Success," aims to equip you with the tools and knowledge necessary to navigate the intricacies of managing such a dynamic
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Skibet skal sejle i nat

by Lilian Brøgger ...

Narrated by Lea Baastrup Rønne ...

Series series Min historie
Unabridged

57 min

Skibet skal sejle i nat er Lilian Brøggers stærke og rørende erindringer om en opvækst i en søfartsfamilie i de år i 1950’erne og 60’erne, hvor Danmark blev moderne. Lilian Brøgger har både skrevet og illustreret bogen, der er en kalejdoskopisk collage af øjeblikke."Det skete også i min familie, et forlis. Måske for sidste gang, for med tiden havde dampskibene overhalet sejlskibene, og de var ... Read more

$7.99 USD

Skibet skal sejle i nat er Lilian Brøggers stærke og rørende erindringer om en opvækst i en søfartsfamilie i de år i 1950’erne og 60’erne, hvor Danmark blev moderne. Lilian Brøgger har både skrevet og illustreret bogen, der er en kalejdoskopisk collage af øjeblikke."Det skete også i min familie, et forlis. Måske for sidste gang, for med tiden havde dampskibene overhalet sejlskibene, og de var
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Blue Water, Green Skipper

A Memoir of Sailing Alone Across the Atlantic

by Stuart Woods ...

Narrated by Stephen Collins ...

Unabridged

6 hours 28 min

Stuart Woods had never owned more than a dinghy before setting out on one of the world’s most demanding sea voyages, navigating single-handedly across the Atlantic. How, at the age of thirty-seven, did this self-proclaimed novice go from small ponds to the big sea?Now with a new afterword that looks back at how one transatlantic race changed his life, Woods takes readers on a spectacular journey ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Stuart Woods had never owned more than a dinghy before setting out on one of the world’s most demanding sea voyages, navigating single-handedly across the Atlantic. How, at the age of thirty-seven, did this self-proclaimed novice go from small ponds to the big sea?Now with a new afterword that looks back at how one transatlantic race changed his life, Woods takes readers on a spectacular journey
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Segeln

Kleine Philosophie der Passionen

by Karl Forster ...

Narrated by Norbert Langer ...

Series series Kleine Philosophie der Passionen
Abridged

3 hours 38 min

Das Hörbuch erzählt von blonden Heldenskippern, Regatta-Rächern, segelnden Aussteigern, Hundewachen und perfekt gemixten Anlege-Drinks. Für alle die weder Wellen, Gischt, Mast- und Schotbruch fürchten. "Der Körper bewegt sich im Rhythmus des Schiffes. Man beginnt eins zu werden mit dem Meer. Es wird dabei kräftig unterstützt vom Wind. Wenn die beiden nicht wollen, dann kann kein Mensch dagegen an. ... Read more

$15.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Das Hörbuch erzählt von blonden Heldenskippern, Regatta-Rächern, segelnden Aussteigern, Hundewachen und perfekt gemixten Anlege-Drinks. Für alle die weder Wellen, Gischt, Mast- und Schotbruch fürchten. "Der Körper bewegt sich im Rhythmus des Schiffes. Man beginnt eins zu werden mit dem Meer. Es wird dabei kräftig unterstützt vom Wind. Wenn die beiden nicht wollen, dann kann kein Mensch dagegen an.
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An Audio Bundle: Storm & Deep Blue

by Sebastian Junger, Michael Groom, Gordon Chaplin, Jack London, Rick Bass, Jack LeMoyne, John Vaillant, John Muir, Whitney Balliett, Richard Byrd; Patrick O'Brian, Farley Mowat, Robert Louis Stevenson, Philip Ashton, Rockwell Kent, Herman Melville, Nathaniel Philbrick, Stephen Crane ...

Narrated by Terence Aselford, Rick Foucheux, Nick Sampson, Gary Telles, Richard Rohan, Barrett Whitener ...

Unabridged

13 hours 1 min

Most people associate storms and other big weather with death—with the kind of force that makes each of us wonder about life, and time and the nature of our surroundings. Some people go out looking for bad weather or go to places where they’re likely to encounter it. Others have the misfortune of being at the wrong place at the wrong time. Still, the stories in Storm have more to say than that. ... Read more

$34.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Most people associate storms and other big weather with death—with the kind of force that makes each of us wonder about life, and time and the nature of our surroundings. Some people go out looking for bad weather or go to places where they’re likely to encounter it. Others have the misfortune of being at the wrong place at the wrong time. Still, the stories in Storm have more to say than that.
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To the Ice and Beyond

Sailing Solo Across 32 Oceans and Seaways

by Graeme Kendall ...

Narrated by Shaun Grindell ...

Unabridged

5 hours 30 min

All alone for 193 days in his purpose-built yacht Astral Express, New Zealand yachtsman Graeme Kendall crossed 28,000 miles of ocean, facing some of the Earth's most challenging seas. An enthralling adventure, To The Ice and Beyond will inspire you to live your dreams and to never give up.During his extraordinary solo circumnavigation, Kendall became the first person to sail the Northwest Passage ... Read more

$18.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

All alone for 193 days in his purpose-built yacht Astral Express, New Zealand yachtsman Graeme Kendall crossed 28,000 miles of ocean, facing some of the Earth's most challenging seas. An enthralling adventure, To The Ice and Beyond will inspire you to live your dreams and to never give up.During his extraordinary solo circumnavigation, Kendall became the first person to sail the Northwest Passage
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Sailing Alone around the World

by Joshua Slocum ...

Narrated by Bernard Mayes ...

Unabridged

7 hours 26 min

Challenged by an expert who said it couldn’t be done, Joshua Slocum, a fearless New England sea captain, set out in April 1895 to prove that a man could sail alone around the world. A little over three years and forty-six thousand miles later, the proof was complete. This is Slocum’s own account of his remarkable adventures during the historic voyage of the Spray.Whether Slocum was more ... Read more

$16.99 USD

Challenged by an expert who said it couldn’t be done, Joshua Slocum, a fearless New England sea captain, set out in April 1895 to prove that a man could sail alone around the world. A little over three years and forty-six thousand miles later, the proof was complete. This is Slocum’s own account of his remarkable adventures during the historic voyage of the Spray.Whether Slocum was more
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Sea, Sun & Taraipo

Millionaires in Time

by John Jameson ...

Narrated by John Jameson, Nicole Kilchoer ...

Unabridged

5 hours 52 min

If you are thinking about a healthy, life changing, totally immersive, climate friendly, adventurous voyage, listen to our story: Tales of the oceans, sharing life with indigenous people in remote locations, alternating solitude with deep and joyous relationships, confronting danger, storms and shipwreck. We survive to tell the story, in a gentle, easy to listen to, style. ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

If you are thinking about a healthy, life changing, totally immersive, climate friendly, adventurous voyage, listen to our story: Tales of the oceans, sharing life with indigenous people in remote locations, alternating solitude with deep and joyous relationships, confronting danger, storms and shipwreck. We survive to tell the story, in a gentle, easy to listen to, style.
... Read more
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Könnt ihr mal das Segel aus der Sonne nehmen?

Skurrile Erlebnisse eines Charterskippers

by Johannes Erdmann ...

Narrated by Christopher Mayer ...

Unabridged

5 hours 39 min

Segeln mit Humor: Geschichten aus dem Logbuch eines CharterskippersEine Seefahrt, die ist lustig – und wer jahrelang im Chartergeschäft tätig ist, weiß viel zu erzählen. Tausende Touristen buchen jährlich eine Charterreise und sorgen bei ihren Gastgebern oft genug für Schmunzeln, Staunen und verzweifeltes Haareraufen.In "Könnt ihr mal das Segel aus der Sonne nehmen" erzählt Autor und ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Segeln mit Humor: Geschichten aus dem Logbuch eines CharterskippersEine Seefahrt, die ist lustig – und wer jahrelang im Chartergeschäft tätig ist, weiß viel zu erzählen. Tausende Touristen buchen jährlich eine Charterreise und sorgen bei ihren Gastgebern oft genug für Schmunzeln, Staunen und verzweifeltes Haareraufen.In "Könnt ihr mal das Segel aus der Sonne nehmen" erzählt Autor und
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Kurs SKS: Der komplette Fragenkatalog als Hörbuch: Sicher zur Theorieprüfung

Alle Fragen und Antworten ungekürzt und lückenlos

by Alexander Storm / F.A. Ortega ...

Narrated by Digitale Stimme Narrated by Digital Voice (digitale Stimme) E ...

Unabridged

4 hours 5 min

Dieses Hörbuch wird von einer digitalen Stimme vorgelesen.Dieses Hörbuch wird von einer digitalen Stimme vorgelesen.Das lückenlose SKS-Hörbuch – Zur optimalen Vorbereitung auf die Theorieprüfung!Bereiten Sie sich auf den Sportküstenschifferschein (SKS) vor, haben aber im Alltag kaum Zeit, stundenlang über Lehrbüchern zu sitzen? Dann ist dieses Hörbuch die perfekte Lösung für Sie!Dieses Lernhörbuch ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Dieses Hörbuch wird von einer digitalen Stimme vorgelesen.Dieses Hörbuch wird von einer digitalen Stimme vorgelesen.Das lückenlose SKS-Hörbuch – Zur optimalen Vorbereitung auf die Theorieprüfung!Bereiten Sie sich auf den Sportküstenschifferschein (SKS) vor, haben aber im Alltag kaum Zeit, stundenlang über Lehrbüchern zu sitzen? Dann ist dieses Hörbuch die perfekte Lösung für Sie!Dieses Lernhörbuch
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RYA Foiling (A-G110)

The Only Book to Cover Foiling for Both Sailors and Windsurfers, RYA Foiling Will Get You Ready for Take-off!

by Royal Yachting Association ...

Narrated by Chris Ryle Wright ...

Unabridged

1 hour 13 min

The growth of foiling is the most exciting thing to happen to dinghy sailing and windsurfing in recent years. As well as specialist foiling boats and boards, conversion kits have brought fast, flying fun to sailors seeking speed.The RYA has launched the SAILfoiling and WINDfoiling courses to enable you to learn how to take part safely in this exciting activity, and this brand-new book will help ... Read more

$16.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The growth of foiling is the most exciting thing to happen to dinghy sailing and windsurfing in recent years. As well as specialist foiling boats and boards, conversion kits have brought fast, flying fun to sailors seeking speed.The RYA has launched the SAILfoiling and WINDfoiling courses to enable you to learn how to take part safely in this exciting activity, and this brand-new book will help
... Read more
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Team Spirit

Life and Leadership on One of the World's Toughest Yacht Races

by Brendan Hall ...

Narrated by Robert Portal ...

Unabridged

7 hours 52 min

Bloomsbury presents Team Spirit: Life and Leadership on One of the World's Toughest Yacht Races by Brendan Hall, read by Robert PortalThe Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is the ultimate long distance challenge – a 35,000-mile circumnavigation of the globe, contested by amateur crews in identical racing yachts.The 2010 winner was 28-year-old Brendan Hall and his crew in Spirit of Australia. ... Read more

$18.99 USD

Bloomsbury presents Team Spirit: Life and Leadership on One of the World's Toughest Yacht Races by Brendan Hall, read by Robert PortalThe Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is the ultimate long distance challenge – a 35,000-mile circumnavigation of the globe, contested by amateur crews in identical racing yachts.The 2010 winner was 28-year-old Brendan Hall and his crew in Spirit of Australia.
... Read more
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The Voyage of the Cormorant

A Memoir of the Changeable Sea

by Christian Beamish ...

Narrated by Christian Beamish ...

Series series Patagonia
Unabridged

7 hours 52 min

Christian Beamish, a notable writer for The Surfer's Journal, has done what every guy since Huck Finn has dreamed of doing: making his own boat and sailing it to paradise, with adventures along the way.Christian Beamish, a former editor at The Surfer's Journal, envisioned a low-tech, self-reliant exploration for surf along the coast of North America, using primarily clothes and instruments ... Read more

$20.99 USD

Christian Beamish, a notable writer for The Surfer's Journal, has done what every guy since Huck Finn has dreamed of doing: making his own boat and sailing it to paradise, with adventures along the way.Christian Beamish, a former editor at The Surfer's Journal, envisioned a low-tech, self-reliant exploration for surf along the coast of North America, using primarily clothes and instruments
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