Becoming a Sailor: A Singlehand Sailing Adventure

by Paul Trammell

Overview

From the author of Journey to the Ragged Islands, The Gold Box, Chasing the Nomadic Dream, and Sailing to Newfoundland

A story of overcoming adversity and chasing a dream
A blueprint for making the change from landlubber to ocean sailor

The story is told beginning with the vision and desire to sail on the ocean, through the training and education, buying a boat, gaining experience, and finally embarking on a 1000-nautical-mile journey to bring the boat home, singlehanded. An immersive nonfiction adventure story, Becoming a Sailor captures the scene as one would experience it.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798331420673
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	06/29/2024
Edition description:	second revised edition
Pages:	278
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.58(d)

About the Author

Paul Trammell lives and writes aboard his sailboat, Windflower, nomadically and usually in the tropics. He writes sailing narratives, novels, addiction self-help, short stories, and poetry. He is also the host of two podcasts: "Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul Trammell," and "Dream Chasers and Eccentrics." When not writing, he can usually be found surfing, spearfishing, or exploring the jungle. He holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Biology, and is a constant reader and student of literature.

Editorial Reviews

For those fortunate enough to have done open water sailing this will open your memory's sea locker and flood back your highlights. For sailors thinking about an open sea adventure, this may be the lure that sets the hook. For everyone its a fascinating look at realization of life values, steps to identifying a better future, preparation for a goal and the satisfaction of personal growth through studied action.

Amazon customer

The book is simply inspiring. I've always wanted to learn to sail. I started looking around the internet for books to read and someone recommended this book. You feel like you're there with Paul. The joy he feels is earnest and brings a smile to your face as he recounts his tales. It's not an instructional manual for sailing, but it should be an instructional manual on how to enjoy Nature and all her glory.

Amazon customer - John Preston

Excellent writing that kept me turning me pages forward; fascinating and useful information that kept me going back and forth; and finally a good true story that is humbling and encouraging.

Amazon customer - Bradley Apling