Don't Leave Shore without these Sailing Books...
(but feel free to start reading on land...)
Because Paul and I had no sailing experience, and were setting off to sail around the world, we spent all of our free time reading books about cruising and sailing. After living our sailing adventure for four years, these are the books that I strongly recommend, and my reviews of them, for anyone who intends to set sail:
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My Favorite Inspirational Sailing Stories are:
Maiden Voyage by Tania Aebi and Bernadette Brenn. My review: Thanks to this book, and the inspiration it gave us, my husband and I decided to sail around the world even though we had never sailed before. The resulting adventure changed our lives. Is this a good book? Absolutely!! Just be warned that you, too, may want to set sail after reading it.
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Sailing to Jessica by Kelly Watts. My review: Okay, that would be unfair as I wrote the book...but read what Tania Aebi, author of Maiden Voyage, said about it. (And yes, it was really cool to finally meet the woman who inspired us to set sail - and have her read my book. And bonus: she liked it! )
The Motion of the Ocean: 1 Small Boat, 2 Average Lovers and A Woman's Search for the Meaning of Wife by Janna Cawrse Esarey. A funny yet thought-provoking look at cruising by a newlywed wife; this book deals with her relationship, her travels and the challenges of sailing. |
Some of the Cruising Guides we used:
These were the best guides to use when we went sailing; that may have changed or new books may be better. Whatever cruising guides you choose, be sure to get the latest edition as country information (ie requirements for immigration, customs, cruising permits, etc) and sailing directions may have changed.
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Have a book that you depended upon while sailing? Email me about it!
What are folks saying about Paul and Kelly's adventure?
"Kelly has written a fantastic story and the best part is it's true. Her descriptions make you feel you're right there with them. A great adventure/travel/love story about a couple looking for meaning in their lives, and what they find is a deeper love and a family. It is inspirational, fun, and a great read. I would recommend this to everyone." - Rolanda on Amazon.com
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