Bernard Moitessier was one of the greatest ocean voyagers. He became a legend in his own time. A gifted writer, he wrote four books describing his seagoing adventures. The Long Way became a bestseller worldwide.

...a tale of courage, resourcefulness, creativity. It is told with refreshing honesty.

• 1. In the Indian Ocean2. Mauritius: the friendly island3. Mauritius to Durban4. A Year in Durban5. Durban to Cape Town6. Nine Months to Cape Town7. Cape Town to St. Helena8. On St. Helena9. St. Helena to Ascension Island10. Ascension ISland: a lunar port of call11. Ascension to Fernando-Noroña12. Fernando-Noroña13. Passage to the West Indies14. Trinidad to Martinique15. In the Caribbean16. The Dream BoatAuthor's postscript to this editionPostscript on Heavy Weather SailingPostscript on Self-Steering DevicesIndex