A story of college-dropout John Kretschmer's quixotic voyage to retrace the route of the clipper ships, from New York to San Francisco by way of Cape Horn. This 'doubling the Horn', as it was called, was a formidable challenge to ships exceeding two hundred feet in length, as they routinely battled headwinds of fifty knots and mountainous seas.
Tells you what to expect when sailing the oceans and shows how to sail safely across them. This book includes tales of storm that encounters and other examples of extreme seamanship will help you prepare for your journey and give you confidence to handle any situation - even heavy weather.
Time spent sailing, especially far from the shackles of land, is the key to discovering the good life waiting at sea.
Retraces the journeys of three lone sailors swept up by a monster hurricane that confounds various predictions.
From the Pages of Sailing Mazine, a New Collection of Detailed Reviews of 40 Used Boats plus a Look at 10 Great Used Boats to Sail Around the World
Featuring 40 insightful columns from John Kretschmer's Used Boat Notebook, this collection offers in-depth reviews and specifications tailored for prospective boat buyers. Each entry provides detailed information and critical evaluations, making it a valuable resource for anyone considering purchasing a used boat. The focus on practical insights and expert analysis sets this book apart as a must-read for sailing enthusiasts.
Over the course of twenty years of delivering sailboats to far-flung quaysides, John Kretschmer has had innumerable adventures, both humorous and terrifying. in Flirting with Mermaids, he recounts the most memorable of them.He crosses the Western Caribbean with a crew of eccentric Swedes researching ancient Mayan mariners, lands in Aden at the outbreak of civil war, and endures a North Atlantic crossing during which he disocvers the existence of Force 13 winds. Approaching Japan at the end of a particularly trying delivery, he finds himself sailing in "a high impact debris zone," but his resolve is unshaken. "If a piece of rocketship jetsam fell out of the sky and sank [me] after encounters with Hurricane Floyd, General Noriega,a tsunami, an erupting volcano, and Typhoon Roy, then it was meant to be."
From the Pages of Sailing Magazine, Reviews of 40 Used Boats Plus a Detailed Look at 10 Great Used Boats to Sail Around the World
Focusing on a diverse range of boats from trailer sailers to blue water classics, this guide offers in-depth reviews enriched with owner insights. It highlights common issues and provides resources for parts and support. Additionally, it features a selection of ten exceptional and affordable used boats ideal for global cruising, chosen for their seaworthiness and market value, making it an essential resource for prospective sailors.