Endless Sea

Alone around Antarctica--As Far South as a Boat Can Sail

Häftad, Engelska, 2008

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Beskrivning

Amyr Klink, whose sailing exploits have made him a hero in Brazil, tells of his daring singlehanded circumnavigation below the Antarctic Convergence. Surfing the waves in his custom-built 50-foot "aluminum red truck," PARATII, Klink enjoys the quiet confidence that comes from proper planning, common-sense technology, and a lifelong fascination with the history of Southern Ocean sailing.A modern Moitessier, sailing before an Aerorig mast, Klink proves his seamanship handling tricky boat repairs while underway, navigating icebergs, negotiating gales and williwaws, and surfing gigantic waves.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2008-04-01
Mått:153 x 226 x 18 mm
Vikt:422 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:128
Förlag:Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN:9781574092592
Översättare:Thomas H. Norton, Thomas H Norton

Utforska kategorier

Reseskildringar inom Reseguider
Båtsport inom Sport, fritid och hobby

Recensioner i media

Endless Sea is a sailor's narrative that traces Amyr Klink's solo voyage circumnavigating Antarctica from 31 October 1998 to 19 March 1999 in his steel-hulled boat, PARATII. His remarkable voyage of some 18,000 miles takes place during summer in the southern hemisphere, but he still finds plenty of ice to contend with, as well as freezing temperatures, dense fogs, and snow-, ice-, and rainstorms. Last year, I visited the Antarctic Peninsula where this extraordinary sailor made stops at many of the same places; I wish I could have done so when the region was still so pristine. Reading his story inspires me to return to the end of the world and to sail the endless sea.

Innehållsförteckning

1. Sweeping the Dust2. The Dead Island3. A Real Island4. Sailing Blind5. Bouvetøya—The Foggy Island6. The First Sun7. Changing Longitudes: From the Kerguelens to Christmas Island8. The New Year at My Back9. A Boat You Can Jump Start10. Crossing the Date Line11. Amundsen Sea12. The Bay of Iemanja13. Ninety-two and a Half Percent of My Dream14. Return to the Open Sea15. By a Mere Twenty Five Minutes16. Endless SeaMarina's Land LogRecommended Reading