Anything by Bernard Moitessier, Francis Chichester, Mike’s smeeton
Jonathan raban - coasting
Adrift - Steven Callaghan
Ann Davidson- last voyage, my ship is so small
Moxie - Phil weld
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> On Apr 27, 2019, at 12:18 AM, Allan Hester wrote:
>
>
> Hi Tom,
>
> No, I have not read Passage to Juneau or Ready About but I will keep them in
> mind. Thank you.
> Over the past decade I have read dozens of cruising books from "how to" books
> to fiction.
>
> A few that I see on my book shelf that I enjoyed:
>
> -After 50,000 Miles by Hal Roth.
> -Trekka Round the World by John Guzzwell
> -Alone Together by Christian Williams. [he has companion videos on Youtube to
> go with his books.
> -Wanderer by Sterling Hayden [the actor who played many roles including Sgt.
> McCluskey in Godfather who breaks Al Pacinos jaw.] this book is an
> autobiography which
> includes his sailing experiences.
> -The Curve of Time by M.Wylie Blanchet. This is a quaint book written by a
> woman in the 1920's or 30's who took her children cruising every summer along
> BC's coast.
> -The Water in Between by Kevin Patterson. Possibly my all time favorite. Not
> specifically about cruising but his cruise to Tahiti on his dilapidated ferro
> cement boat
> comprisies a major part of the book. A funny story about that boat: I was on
> Salt Spring island a number of years ago walking the docks, dreaming of boat
> ownership when I saw
> an old, beat up ferro cement boat. I thought to myself I wouldn't go out in
> the bay in that thing. Then I noticed the name, "Sea Mouse" and realized it
> was the boat from the book. Oops.
> The author is/was a physician on the island for a time. I have read his book
> several times.
> -Last but certainly far from least, the original cruising book, "Sailing
> Around the World" by Joshua Slocum. A must read.
>
> My book shelves are full of books like that and many more I have given away.
>
> Al H.
> Pacific Ranger
> C 35-3
> Vancouver, BC.
>
> From: Thomas Delaney [tomcdela...@gmail.com]
> Sent: April 26, 2019 3:47 PM
> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> Subject: Stus-List Was Offshore boat, now Good Sailing Books
>
> Hi Al,
>
> I too have enjoyed Kretschmer's books. On his recommendation, and to
> your point about sailing in Puget Sound, have you read PASSAGE TO
> JUNEAU by Jonathan Raban? Simply sublime. READY ABOUT by G. Peabody
> Gardner was another great read focusing on Maine and Nova Scotia.
>
> Anyone else have any must-read sailing book suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
> Tom
>
> --
> Snow Goose
> 35-1
> City Island, NY
>
> -- Forwarded message --
> From: Allan Hester
> To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com"
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2019 14:34:09 +
> Subject: Stus-List Offshore boat
>
>
>
> A very interesting thread with some excellent comments and insight.
>
> I enjoy reading offshore cruising books by such people as John
> Kretschmer which stir my imagination, so the thought of taking my C
> 35 Mk 3 offshore is in the back of my mind. A cruise down the coast to
> San Francisco, San Diego and eventually to south america and/or to
> Hawaii would be fabulous but in reality its not likely to happen.
>
> Preparing the boat and learning all the necessary skills would be a
> tall order. In the meantime I would be missing out on cruising one of
> the most beautiful cruising areas in the world.
>> From Puget Sound to the BC Caost, west coast of Vancouver island and Alaska
>> I think I will have enough to keep me busy and interested for decades.
>
> I like what Josh had to say, "I say buy the boat that fits where you
> are sailing now. Not where you think you will be sailing in the
> future."
> Very well said Josh.
>
> I agree with that sentiment. For me and my needs a C 35 is ideal.
> Its a fine sailing boat, she carries 80 US gallons of water and with a
> few jerry jugs I can easily carry 40 gallons of fuel.
> She is outfitted with solar panels, Espar heater, sound sytem and
> other creature comforts to extend the sailing season and be
> comfortable at anchor. At 35 feet I am more likely to find a slip in
> a marina during peak season than a larger vessel and the costs of
> running a 35 foot boat are considerably less than a larger boat. The
> C 35 works for me.
>
> On a related side note there is a 76 year young British woman named
> Jeanne Socrates currently on her 2nd solo, non-stop circumnavigation.
> She completed her 1st at the age of 70 and holds the record as the
> oldest female to have done so. She hails from Victoria, BC and is
> expected to complete her journey in early July. She maintains an
> excellent blog and does interviews while at sea. She is currently
> south of Australia and 18,000 NM into her trip. If interested her
> website and blog are here:
>
> https://svnereida.com/
>
> Al H.
> C 35 Mk 3
> Pacific Ranger
> Vancouver, BC
>
>
>
>
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