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Packed with personal photographs and exciting tales, this book guides its audience through the thrills of shipbuilding, family life, and the adventures offered by the sea. The story begins with the author's careful preparation for the adventure of a lifetime. Selecting the right boat is key, and the author provides detailed insights about how boaters might choose the perfect vessel. Other sections detail how to plot and how to pursue one's desired course. Next, the adventure unfolds further as the author shares his and his wife's travel experiences around the islands, including the Kingdom of Tonga, and eventually to New Zealand. New Zealand offers a chance to reconnect with old friends and an exciting thirty-six-day driving tour through its awesome, beautiful landscape.
This book is an informative read for anyone who has an interest in boating and travel. It is easy to understand, and the conversational tone immediately draws the audience into the adventures. What makes this book unique is that it takes its audience through each step of the boating process. The personal anecdotes and reflections throughout it, too, make it extremely memorable. From seeing large whales breach the waves to navigating swells that could have potentially overtaken the boat, the trials and joys of being an adventurer fill these pages. The shared stories will help the book's audience develop a newfound appreciation for travel and the unique world around them. This book is a gripping tale of one couple's efforts to make their lifelong dreams of sailing and traveling come true.