ISBN: 9781408151211

England to New Zealand the Hard Way This charming account of the voyage of two men in a small boat half wayround the world from Plymouth to New Zealand in 1953 is a rare insight into a ti… Mehr…

England to New Zealand the Hard Way This charming account of the voyage of two men in a small boat half wayround the world from Plymouth to New Zealand in 1953 is a rare insight into a time, not long ago, whensailors had no GPS, electronics, radio or any of the mod cons that wetake for granted today. Without lifejacket or a liferaft, they `just took what came along`, hand steering all the way, navigating by sextant, hand-cranking their engine and using oil lamps for light at night and for navigation. Sailors will be staggered how primitive conditions were only a few decades ago, even though it was the norm at the time.Part travelogue and part adventure story, the two friends encountered drunken harbourmasters, the mafia, the legacy of slavery and lost civilisations in the Pacific. Beautifully written, vivid in its descriptions of the two men`s exploits ashore and on board, this quirky and entertaining book will be a fascinating read for sailors and non-sailors alike.`A compelling story - I feel like I have sailed with them.` Yachting Monthly Just Sea and Sky: This charming account of the voyage of two men in a small boat half wayround the world from Plymouth to New Zealand in 1953 is a rare insight into a time, not long ago, whensailors had no GPS, electronics, radio or any of the mod cons that wetake for granted today. Without lifejacket or a liferaft, they `just took what came along`, hand steering all the way, navigating by sextant, hand-cranking their engine and using oil lamps for light at night and for navigation. Sailors will be staggered how primitive conditions were only a few decades ago, even though it was the norm at the time.Part travelogue and part adventure story, the two friends encountered drunken harbourmasters, the mafia, the legacy of slavery and lost civilisations in the Pacific. Beautifully written, vivid in its descriptions of the two men`s exploits ashore and on board, this quirky and entertaining book will be a fascinating read for sailors and non-sailors alike.`A compelling story - I feel like I have sailed with them.` Yachting Monthly, Bloomsbury Publishing<

2013, ISBN: 9781408151211

This charming account of the voyage of two men in a small boat half wayround the world from Plymouth to New Zealand in 1953 is a rare insight into a time, not long ago, whensailors had no… Mehr…

This charming account of the voyage of two men in a small boat half wayround the world from Plymouth to New Zealand in 1953 is a rare insight into a time, not long ago, whensailors had no GPS, electronics, radio or any of the mod cons that wetake for granted today. Without lifejacket or a liferaft, they 'just took what came along', hand steering all the way, navigating by sextant, hand-cranking This charming account of the voyage of two men in a small boat half wayround the world from Plymouth to New Zealand in 1953 is a rare insight into a time, not long ago, whensailors had no GPS, electronics, radio or any of the mod cons that wetake for granted today. Without lifejacket or a liferaft, they 'just took what came along', hand steering all the way, navigating by sextant, hand-cranking their engine and using oil lamps for light at night and for navigation. Sailors will be staggered how primitive conditions were only a few decades ago, even though it was the norm at the time. Part travelogue and part adventure story, the two friends encountered drunken harbourmasters, the mafia, the legacy of slavery and lost civilisations in the Pacific. Beautifully written, vivid in its descriptions of the two men's exploits ashore and on board, this quirky and entertaining book will be a fascinating read for sailors and non-sailors alike.'A compelling story - I feel like I have sailed with them.' Yachting Monthly eBooks, Travel & Holiday~~Travel Writing, Just Sea And Sky~~EBook~~9781408151211~~Ben Pester, , Just Sea And Sky, Ben Pester, 9781408151211, Bloomsbury Publishing, 08/04/2013, , , , Bloomsbury Publishing<

ISBN: 9781408151211

Part travelogue and part adventure story, two men sailed half way round the globe with no GPS, electronics, radio or any of the mod cons we take for granted.Staggering that they did it, a… Mehr…

Part travelogue and part adventure story, two men sailed half way round the globe with no GPS, electronics, radio or any of the mod cons we take for granted.Staggering that they did it, and staggering that it was only a few decades ago.; EPUB; Sport > Water sports & recreations > Boating, HarperCollins Publishers<

2013, ISBN: 9781408151211

England to New Zealand the Hard Way, eBooks, eBook Download (PDF), [PU: Bloomsbury Publishing], Bloomsbury Publishing, 2013

2013, ISBN: 9781408151211

England to New Zealand the Hard Way, eBook Download (PDF), eBooks, [PU: Adlard Coles]