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This audiobook is the story of sailing across the ocean from Guam to San Francisco on our wonderful sailboat, the "Spirit of the Wind", a 41 foot Taiwan-built Ketch designed by William Garden. A group of 20-something kids went to Guam looking for the meaning of life, bought a boat, fixed it up, and learned to sail across the ocean. It was a beautiful and spiritual journey, while at times was totally and completely terrifying. It introduced me to the South Pacific Islands and the wonderful and gracious people there - it was truly a paradise.

Our love transcends time... Sailing on Titanic 2 was supposed to be a fun trip for my mom. It turned into a nightmare for me. When I fall into the pool and hit my head, I wake up not on Titanic 2 but on the real Titanic--the one that's about to sink in a couple of days. Thankfully, a young man is there to help me. Will is amazing. He's intelligent, caring, handsome... and about to die. Not to mention he was born in the 1800s! Convincing him I'm from 2025 is difficult. Convincing him that this unsinkable ship is about to go down is even harder. Can I convince Will to help me save lives ...

With his parents and sister, Lizzy, whom he adores, Robbie Larkin grows up in a working-class Waterford home. Then he breaks the news that for a better life he's emigrating to America. By letter, he stays in touch, regaling everyone with his adventures in New York and then Detroit. But then the second world war breaks out, and Robbie enlists in the navy. After basic training, he's assigned to the U.S.S. Tenacity, a brand-new vessel built in the shipyards of the eastern seaboard. Straight away, like the men who built her, Robbie senses that something is not right the with the Tenacity. With ...

Wanted by the law? Run, hide, and get away with your crimes by hiding in Mexico? Not this time hombre. Joe Creed follows a wanted, former narcotics detective to the Mexican Baja Peninsula and the Sea of Cortez. With the help of the Mexican Navy, and severasl interesting characters, the rogue cop is trapped and confronted, resulting in an event known as the day of destruction at the border.

Sailing is an international sport that offers many rewards. Imagine white sails billowing against a clear sky, the brisk feel of the breeze on your face, and the gentle motions of the boat as it cleanly slices through the water. While sailing is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, it also requires you to be an active participant more than almost any other type of boating.

In this groundbreaking work, René Schröder uncovers the hidden reefs and currents that organizations often overlook on their journey to agility. With over two decades of experience in agile transformation, he draws a map of the most common mistakes and shows you how to avoid them. This book is not a theoretical guide - it's a practical, real-life guide that walks you through the real challenges and opportunities of agility.

In 2005, a little book called Blue Ocean Strategy grew into a global best seller. With over four million copies sold and industry recognition as “one of the most iconic and impactful strategy books ever written”, Blue Ocean Strategy changed the way many people thought about business. We tip our hats to the title, and the framing of the idea, because it is a legendary example of languaging. More than 15 years later, you will still hear people in business meetings referencing “blue oceans” and “red oceans”. But...there are a few problems.

Step off your ship into a tropical paradise, where towering volcanoes meet tranquil beaches, and the spirit of aloha awaits at every turn. From the pulse of adventure to the embrace of local traditions, the Hawaiian Islands Cruising and Adventure Guide has crafted each chapter to unlock Hawaii’s best-kept secrets and must-see highlights.

“Overall . . . a book in which to lose oneself, as the prose is dense in detail and steeped in atmosphere . . . a book by a writer who is clearly having fun. A worthy contribution to its genre, tailor-made for armchair Indiana Joneses.” Kirkus Reviews, December 4, 2024 “Epic-scale, action-packed, historical adventure novel with a ‘you-are-there’ feel!” D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review "RECOMMEND!" Passionately rendered. Memorable characters. Unrelenting conflict." Kate Robinson, US Review of Books "Amazing! Epic! 5 Stars out of 5 Stars!” Online Book Club “A ...

As founder and editor of the highly successful magazine Latitudes & Attitudes, he surveys and comments on the good and the bad, the funny and the sad, the practical and the theoretical of the sailing scene. This collection of his editorials and other writings is full of useful advice, keen observations and, yes, some outrageous comments, the way only Bob can put them on paper.

Inspiring and exciting, Adams's memoir recounts the personal path leading to her historic achievements: a tomboy childhood in the Oregon high desert, an early marriage and painful divorce, and a second marriage that ended when her husband died of cancer. In the wake of his death and almost by accident, Adams discovered sailing. Six weeks after her first sailing lesson, she bought a boat, and within eight months, she set out to achieve her first world record.

A guide and the fundamentals of sailing for the young sailor, couple or cruiser family. Wow what a mouthful, but really didn't want to exclude anyone from finding out how awesome becoming a full time sailor can be. We'll be exploring all the basic tools in a condensed, info packed easy to listen to expose topics of: Which boat to buy, their various aspects, the fundamentals of sailing, setups, and navigation. Thank you for joining us on this short journey to a long awaited freedom!

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with "The Florida to Jamaica Sailing Guide," the ultimate guidebook for passionate sailors seeking an incredible journey. This comprehensive eBook is a must-read for anyone looking to explore the beauty and charm of the Caribbean Sea, from the bustling waters of Florida to the enchanting shores of Jamaica. Navigating the open seas can be both thrilling and challenging. This eBook provides you with invaluable insights and strategies, from evaluating your sailing experience and vessel requirements to understanding trade wind patterns and storm tactics. ...

Totally free of hyperbole and exaggeration, A Drop in the Ocean is an honest and genuine account of what it is really like to cross a very big ocean on a very small sailboat for the very first time.

Immerse yourself in a captivating journey with "Building Dreams." This eBook serves as a comprehensive guide to channel your passion for sailing into a tangible reality of crafting your very own ocean-going vessel. Chapter by chapter, "Building Dreams" walks you through the audacious challenge of constructing a solitary sailing boat with ingenuity and detail. Start by probing into the enchanting allure of the sea in Chapter 1, which aims to understand your unique drive for becoming a solo sailor. Transitioning seamlessly into the nitty-gritty of boat-building, delve into Chapters 2 to 5 ...

Have you ever dreamed of sailing around the world? If so, it probably wasn’t like this... ‘Big pressure on you,’ yelled hoarsely. Then more urgently, ‘Big gust!’ A curse. ‘Thirty-eight knots, still building. Big pressure, look at the goddam speed! You wanna blow it!’ ‘No, I’ve got it! I’ve got it. Ease! Ease!’ The winch drum howled. The boat had shaken herself at a frequency that shouldn’t have been physically possible for something that size, and then taken off. The note of the whole boat changed, the pitch of the vibration clattering pencils and dividers out of the...

So, you think you’d like to sail around the world? Imagine sunsets across calm oceans, cocktails at cosy anchorages, landfalls in amazing new places.... and then imagine something else. Imagine taking part in one of the planet’s last great adventures. Imagine the story of an incredible race, ripping and roaring through the seven seas. Imagine a tale of endurance, deprivation, fear and courage, a story of winners and losers, those who made it and those who did not. Imagine ‘Spanish Castle to White Night – the Race Around the World’. The Volvo Ocean Race 2008-09 ran for 37,000 miles...

Imagínese que navega en alta mar, el horizonte es vasto e incierto, las olas imprevisibles... bienvenido al océano de la agilidad. En este mundo, la agilidad es más que un concepto: es el arte de sobrevivir y prosperar. "Perdidos en el océano de la agilidad", de René Schröder, es su herramienta de navegación por las procelosas aguas del mundo empresarial moderno.