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The Atlantic Crossing Guide 7th edition - RCC Pilotage Foundation (Hardcover, 7th edition): Jane Russell The Atlantic Crossing Guide 7th edition - RCC Pilotage Foundation (Hardcover, 7th edition)
Jane Russell 1
R1,546 R1,392 Discovery Miles 13 920 Save R154 (10%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

'I cannot imagine setting sail without it' SAIL 'A must for all aspiring ocean crossers' Yachting World We call it 'The Pond', yet the Atlantic Ocean covers one fifth of the surface of our planet and one third of its surface area of water. It is still a mighty big pond to cross! Realising the dream of an Atlantic crossing remains a challenge but the rewards are many and lifelong. The Atlantic Crossing Guide is well established as the standard reference for anyone planning an Atlantic voyage, whether via the trade wind route to the Caribbean or to Europe from the United States. The better prepared you are the greater your chances of success. Packed full of the collective wisdom of cruising sailors over four decades, this new edition has been updated to include advice on: PREPARATIONS * suitable boats, including considerations of hull integrity * equipment and maintenance * advances in navigation and communications systems * access to weather and routeing information * the balance of power input and usage * planning for hurricane season * risk management * crew harmony and health * provisioning PASSAGE PLANNING * Atlantic weather systems, including tropical waves and hurricanes * common routes and timings across the Atlantic * seasonal cruising along bordering coasts and within Atlantic island groups * fog and ice in the higher latitudes * key landfalls 'A fantastic amount of information' Yachting Monthly

RYA Advanced Powerboat Handbook (Paperback): Paul Glatzel RYA Advanced Powerboat Handbook (Paperback)
Paul Glatzel
R581 Discovery Miles 5 810 Ships in 9 - 17 working days
Addicted to Adventure - Between Rocks and Cold Places (Paperback): Bob Shepton Addicted to Adventure - Between Rocks and Cold Places (Paperback)
Bob Shepton 1
R336 Discovery Miles 3 360 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Bob Shepton is an ordained minister in the Church of England in his late 70s, but spends most of his time sailing into the Arctic and making first ascents of inaccessible mountains. No tea parties for this vicar. Opening with the disastrous fire that destroyed his yacht whilst he was ice-bound in Greenland, the book travels back to his childhood growing up on the rubber plantation his father managed in Malaysia, moving back to England after his father was shot by the Japanese during the war, boarding school, the Royal Marines, and the church. We then follow Bob as he sails around the world with a group of schoolboys, is dismasted off the Falklands, trapped in ice, and climbs mountains accessible only from iceberg-strewn water and with only sketchy maps available. Bob Shepton, winner of the 2013 Yachtsman of the Year Award, is an old-school adventurer, and this compelling book is in the spirit of sailing mountaineer HW Tilman, explorer Ranulph Fiennes, climber Chris Bonington and yachtsman Robin Knox-Johnston, all of whom have been either friends of Bob's or an inspiration for his own exploits. Derring do in a dog collar! Ranulph Fiennes: 'A wonderful true tale of adventure.' Bear Grylls: 'You are going to enjoy this...as a Commando, Bob is clearly made of the right stuff!'

Swimming in the Sink - A Memoir (Paperback): Lynne Cox Swimming in the Sink - A Memoir (Paperback)
Lynne Cox
R482 Discovery Miles 4 820 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Canoe and Kayak Games - 250 Best Paddle Sport Games (Paperback, 4th Revised edition): Dave Ruse, Loel Collins Canoe and Kayak Games - 250 Best Paddle Sport Games (Paperback, 4th Revised edition)
Dave Ruse, Loel Collins
R459 Discovery Miles 4 590 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Contains 250 paddle sports games for serious training, fun paddling, various types of canoes and kayaks, various levels of skill, and many different types of water. This book is produced in association with the British Canoe Union and the Plas Brenin National Mountaineering Centre.

Sailing: a Practical Handbook (Hardcover): Evans Jeremy Sailing: a Practical Handbook (Hardcover)
Evans Jeremy
R285 Discovery Miles 2 850 Ships in 9 - 17 working days
Early British Swimming 55BC-AD1719 (Paperback): Nicholas Orme Early British Swimming 55BC-AD1719 (Paperback)
Nicholas Orme
R747 Discovery Miles 7 470 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In 1857 Everard Digby, an extrovert Cambridge scholar, published the first scientific treatise on swimming - and one of the first on any modern sport. Six months later he was expelled from his college, and died in obscurity as a country parson. Nicholas Orme rehabilitates Digby as a great pioneer of the history of sport.

The book opens with a detailed history of swimming in Britain from the Romans to the sixteenth century, which is followed by an account of Digby's life and work and its impact on swimming down to the eighteenth century.

The book also includes the first modern edition of Digby's treatise, in the English version of 1595, with the 43 original illustrations.

North & East coasts of Scotland sea kayaking (Paperback): Doug Cooper North & East coasts of Scotland sea kayaking (Paperback)
Doug Cooper
R734 Discovery Miles 7 340 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

At last, a guidebook covering some of Scottish paddling's best kept secrets. Scotland is a world-class sea-kayaking destination, the Scottish Islands being rightly famous for the standard of paddling they offer. The North and East Coasts don't have as many sheltering islands as the West and there is always some sort of swell, but they will richly reward your efforts to explore their hidden nooks and crannies - stunning cliff and coastal scenery, numerous bird colonies, and fascinating fishing villages each with their own history and character. Forty-five journeys from Cape Wrath to Berwick upon Tweed are described in a way that is both inspirational and informative. Details of launching and landing sites, tides and potential hazards are provided and the coast is described in exquisite detail. This means that it can also be used as a kayaker's 'pilot' for any journey they might wish to undertake in this area. It follows the successful format of other Pesda Press sea kayaking guides, presenting the information in a user-friendly fashion and making good use of maps and colour photographs.

Northwest Passage Solo (Paperback): David Scott Cowper Northwest Passage Solo (Paperback)
David Scott Cowper
R432 Discovery Miles 4 320 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

No other vessel-sail or power driven-had ever passed through the dangerous straits of the Northwest Passage and completed a voyage round the world before David Scott Cowper's daring journey in the converted RNLI life boat Mabel E. Holland. David Scott Cowper vividly describes his four year circumnavigation by way of the Northwest Passage, detailing his recovery of a boat sunk by Arctic ice and the adventure and hardship of a grueling non-stop voyage across the Pacific in a small power boat. In the annals of small-boat voyages, this one stands out by any measure; not only because of the enormous difficulties and the tenacity with which they were overcome, but because of the extraordinary fascination and unspoilt beauty of the Arctic. The book is enhanced by Scott Cowper's photographs taken during the journey.

Mediterranean Spain - Gibralter to the French border (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Steve Pickard Mediterranean Spain - Gibralter to the French border (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Steve Pickard; Edited by Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson Ltd; Rccpf
R1,498 R1,348 Discovery Miles 13 480 Save R150 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The second edition of this well-received title from the Royal Cruising Club Pilotage Foundation covers the entire Mediterranean mainland coast of Spain from Gibraltar to the French border. This is the only detailed pilot for the Spanish Mediterranean coast running up from Gibraltar to the border with France. It covers a varied cruising area that includes the mountain-backed Costas del and Sol and Blanca, the expansive lagoon of the Mar Menor, the low-lying Ebro delta and the rugged Costa Brava. In between are several great cities including Malaga, Valencia, Tarragona and Barcelona, the Catalan capital. The volume opens with Gibraltar and La Linea. With Imray charts for the same coast, Mediterranean Spain provides all the data necessary for anyone based in Spain, transiting to and from areas further East or the Balearics, or just exploring this rich and varied coast and its hinterland. The coverage has been revised with the text updated, new plans added and other plan updates based on the latest information. This edition has been enhanced by the addition of over 100 aerial photographs showing coastline and harbour approaches.

Wild Swimming France - 1000 most beautiful rivers, lakes, waterfalls, hot springs & natural pools of France (Paperback, 2nd... Wild Swimming France - 1000 most beautiful rivers, lakes, waterfalls, hot springs & natural pools of France (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Daniel Start
R612 R551 Discovery Miles 5 510 Save R61 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The best-selling Wild Swimming series returns to France for an expanded guide to best places to cool off this summer, including new coverage of Central and Northern France. Over 750 locations, including 300 new locations in Normandy, Ile, Champagne, Burgundy, Centre, Limousin, Auvergne and Aquitaine. Dive into the grand cascades of Auvergne, Jura and the Alps Dip in the emerald-green plunge pools and gorges of Provence Swim beneath the great chateaux of the Loire and Dordogne. Discover the unspoilt crater lakes of the Massif Central Soak in secluded hot springs in the woodlands of the Pyrenees. Bathe, picnic and canoe at willow dappled river beaches in Burgundy, Champagne & Limousin Combining dazzling photos, engaging writing and all the practical information you'll need, from maps, directions, grid references and walk-in times to recommendations for canoe trips, bike rides, riverside campsites and lakeshore restaurants.

Fifty Places To Sail Before You Die (Hardcover): Chris Santella Fifty Places To Sail Before You Die (Hardcover)
Chris Santella 2
R611 R579 Discovery Miles 5 790 Save R32 (5%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Mankind has plied the waves of the ocean since the dawn of recorded time, seeking sustenance, riches and adventure. "Fifty Places To Sail Before You Die" maps out some of the world's great sailing venues, as shared by both champion racers and celebrated adventurers. Venues range from clubby New England ports like Newport to the hair-raising passage around Cape Horn to idyllic island retreats like Mopelia. In addition to colourful descriptions of the sailing spots and anecdotes from some of the world's greatest sailors, "Fifty Places To Sail Before You Die" will include brilliant photographs and enough information to help would-be sailors chart their own adventure in these areas.

Adrift - Fieldnotes from Almost-Motherhood (Hardcover): Miranda Ward Adrift - Fieldnotes from Almost-Motherhood (Hardcover)
Miranda Ward
R623 Discovery Miles 6 230 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

'The world is not neatly divided into two camps of women, those who wanted to reproduce and did, and those who didn't want to, and didn't. So many of us are caught here, in between, neither one thing nor the other, drifting towards a receding horizon, in our own camp . . .' When Miranda Ward and her husband decided to have a baby, they were optimistic. There was no reason not to be: they were both young, they were both healthy. But five years, three miscarriages and one ectopic pregnancy later, Ward finds herself still dealing with the ongoing aftermath of that decision: the waiting, the doubting, the despairing, the hoping. ADRIFT is a memoir about the unique place of almost-motherhood. Some people pass through it without even noticing; others languish there, held safe, held prisoner, by the walls of not-knowing - for as long as there is still a question mark, an open ending, there is a chance of escape. Inspired by her childhood on the California coast, Ward turns to the water, seeking solace in a landscape of a different kind - the swimming pool. Hoping to make sense of the uncertainty, she begins to ask questions of geography on the most intimate scale. How do we learn to feel at home in our own bodies, even when they disobey? How can we find our way, even when we feel adrift? What language do we have for the spaces in between? Charting a journey through territory at once deeply personal and widely shared, Ward offers a searing, lyrical and radically honest narrative of fertility and motherhood that is less often told.

New Crew's Companion (Spiral bound, 2nd edition): Basil Mosenthal New Crew's Companion (Spiral bound, 2nd edition)
Basil Mosenthal
R267 R240 Discovery Miles 2 400 Save R27 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Sailing is far more fun if you understand what is going on aboard and can give a hand. And if the weather turns nasty, or things go wrong (which is very rare), then an extra hand can be invaluable. This compact companion contains all the essential information that a new crew needs before stepping aboard: what clothes to bring, what the things on the deck are called, how to start helping with the sails and other deckwork. There is also an important section on safety and one on living aboard - because 'boat living' is not at all like living ashore. Ideal for a skipper to give out to new crew, or for a new crew to buy for themselves, to ensure that they know what to expect and get the most out of their first sailing experiences.

Reef Smart Guides Florida Keys - Scuba Dive Snorkel Surf (Paperback): Peter Mcdougall, Ian Popple, Otto Wagner Reef Smart Guides Florida Keys - Scuba Dive Snorkel Surf (Paperback)
Peter Mcdougall, Ian Popple, Otto Wagner
R1,204 R1,011 Discovery Miles 10 110 Save R193 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Find the Best Beach in the Keys to Dive#1 New Release in Florida Keys Travel Books and Scuba Travel Guides The newest addition to the Reef Smart series, Reef Smart Guides Florida Keys is the #1 guide to finding the best beach in the Keys to dive-from North Key Largo to the Dry Tortugas.An essential guide to exploring the Florida Keys. Whether you're looking to spice up your current dive log book or if you're looking for the perfect adventure gift to give, Reef Smart Guide Florida Keys is it! This guide helps snorkelers, swimmers, and scuba divers in the keys find the best beach in the keys-along with access points and what to expect along the way. Detailed descriptions and maps for your cool new hobby in Florida. With incredible detail, and Reef Smart's 3D rendered illustrations, learn every aspect of over 100 sites. From currents and depths to dangers and suggested routes-even reef guides and common wildlife-everything is planned out-so you can dive without a hitch! In this guide to snorkeling Florida Keys beaches, you'll find: A guide to diving in the Keys with descriptions to over 100 sites 3D rendered illustrations to prepare you for each site on your Florida adventure Information on Florida nature and species, you'll find while snorkeling Florida Keys sites If you enjoy diving books like 100 Dives of a Lifetime, Florida Bucket List Adventure Guide & Journal, or Reef Smart Guides Bonaire, you'll love Reef Smart Guide Florida Keys.

C70 Southern North Sea Passage Chart 2021 (Sheet map, folded, New edition): Imray C70 Southern North Sea Passage Chart 2021 (Sheet map, folded, New edition)
Imray
R842 R782 Discovery Miles 7 820 Save R60 (7%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The magnetic variation curves have been updated with 2020 data. Under new royalty terms, the DGA (Danish Geodata Agency) have made it unviable to reproduce their copyrighted data. All DGA data has been removed from this chart. There has been general updating throughout.

Blue Scotland - The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Scotland's Wild Waters (Paperback): Mollie Hughes Blue Scotland - The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Scotland's Wild Waters (Paperback)
Mollie Hughes; Photographs by Rachel Keenan
R633 R565 Discovery Miles 5 650 Save R68 (11%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Scotland is famed for its rugged coastlines, pristine beaches, endless rivers and deep lochs. The whole country is a magnet for outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world. In this unique guide, adventurer Mollie Hughes introduces many of her favourite places to paddleboard, kayak, swim and surf. Mixing world-class surfing breaks with kayaking adventures on the west coast, and urban paddleboarding along the Clyde with invigorating swims in the lochs of the Cairngorms, the book shows us how to access and enjoy these varied blue spaces. Mollie includes her own personal experiences and tips, enabling wild watersports fans of all levels to make the most of the amazing opportunities Scotland has to offer.

Complete Conditioning for Swimming (Paperback): David Salo, Scott A. Riewald Complete Conditioning for Swimming (Paperback)
David Salo, Scott A. Riewald
R690 Discovery Miles 6 900 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

From more powerful strokes to quicker turns, propel yourself to improved times with "Complete Conditioning for Swimming."

This multidimensional training program uses fitness assessments to tailor strength, endurance, and flexibility exercises to each swimmer's individual needs.

Dave Salo, coach of Olympic medalists Rebecca Soni, Lenny Krayzelburg, Aaron Peirsol, Amanda Beard, and Jason Lezak, and Scott A. Riewald, performance specialist for the U.S. Olympic Committee, have teamed up to create a comprehensive program that provides you with the following tools to improve your times:

- Exercises and drills for each stroke

- Event-based workouts and programs

- Dryland training

- Tapering for peak performance

- Year-round conditioning plans

- Nutrition before, during, and after swim meets

In addition, the 80-minute DVD takes you to the pool and into the gym to demonstrate the drills and exercises used by the sport's elite. "Complete Conditioning for Swimming" is simply the best guide to preparing your body for competitive success.


Underwater Guide to Seychelles (2nd edition) (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): Christophe Mason-Parker, Rowana Walton Underwater Guide to Seychelles (2nd edition) (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Christophe Mason-Parker, Rowana Walton
R462 R421 Discovery Miles 4 210 Save R41 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The warm tropical waters and coral reefs teeming with fish mean that Seychelles is a hugely popular diving destination. The waters that surround Seychelles are home to over 1,000 species of fish and 300 species of coral. The islands are visited by giant Whale Sharks and manta rays, and are home to the critically endangered Hawksbill and Green Sea Turtles. Divided into three parts, the book provides a general introduction to diving and snorkelling in Seychelles including what to expect and where to base yourself; a guide to the best sites for diving and snorkelling; and a photographic identification to 280 of the most common species of marine life covering fish, invertebrates, corals and megafauna. For all those who plan to spend time in or on the waters of the inner islands of Seychelles, this is the perfect, pocket-sized guide. The taxonomy of some fish species has been updated for the second edition.

The Pacific Crossing Guide 3rd edition - RCC Pilotage Foundation (Hardcover, 3rd edition): Kitty Van Hagen The Pacific Crossing Guide 3rd edition - RCC Pilotage Foundation (Hardcover, 3rd edition)
Kitty Van Hagen 1
R1,488 Discovery Miles 14 880 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Pacific Crossing Guide is a complete reference for anyone contemplating sailing the Pacific in their own boat. From ideal timing, suitable boats, routes, methods of communication, health and provisioning to seasonal weather, departure and arrival ports, facilities, likely costs and dangers, the comprehensiveness of this new edition will both inspire dreamers and instil confidence in those about to depart. This new edition has been completely restructured with Part 1 covering thorough preparation for a Pacific crossing and Part 2 covering Pacific weather patterns, major routes and landfall ports, with useful website links throughout. There are completely new sections on rallies, coral atolls and atoll navigation, the cyclone season and laying up, use of electronic charts, satellite phones versus HF radio, ongoing maintenance, and Pacific festivals. Completely updated, expanded and refreshed for the new generation of Pacific cruisers, this is the definitive reference, relied upon by many thousands of cruisers.

Still Sideways - Riding the Edge Again after Losing My Sight (Hardcover): Devon Raney Still Sideways - Riding the Edge Again after Losing My Sight (Hardcover)
Devon Raney; Foreword by Kelda Martensen, Tom Burt, Jeff Hawe
R728 R656 Discovery Miles 6 560 Save R72 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Before a surfing accident caused thirty-three-year-old Devon Raney to lose all but 15 percent of his vision, he had already lived an extraordinary life. Time and again he’d gone against the grain to maximize time for his passions—surfing, skateboarding, and snowboarding—bringing him into the direct path of colorful characters, unexpected adventures, and even the occasional brush with death. Through it all, Devon’s commitment to outdoor adventure never wavered. If anything, he learned to approach the other commitments he would make in life—as a husband and as a father—with the same passion and dedication he’d applied to board sports. So when facing a devastating mid-life challenge, Devon once again went against the grain -- sideways. Instead of retreating into a life made smaller by the things he could no longer do—drive, build houses, read to his young daughter—Devon resolved to keep his commitments to the same passions that had defined and sustained him. Using his remaining peripheral vision, he developed a style of tandem snowboarding, figured out how to read the waves, and carried himself through his daily life in such a way that few people other than his close friends and family were aware of his vision loss. Still Sideways makes the case for the sustaining power of nature for a new generation of outdoor enthusiasts: the late Gen X / early millennial generation that has one foot firmly in adulthood and the other foot buckled into a binding. Readers will relate to Devon’s stubborn refusal to organize his life around convention and will be inspired by how his dogged devotion to shredding brings him salvation, not comeuppance, when it all hits the fan. A must-read for any mid-life adventurer, Still Sideways intersperses a gripping narrative of Devon’s incredible decade and flashbacks of formative experiences from his youth and young adulthood with humor, candor, and authenticity.

The Boat Cookbook - Real Food for Hungry Sailors (Paperback, 2nd Edition): Fiona Sims The Boat Cookbook - Real Food for Hungry Sailors (Paperback, 2nd Edition)
Fiona Sims
R586 R535 Discovery Miles 5 350 Save R51 (9%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

For anyone with a tiny galley kitchen, there's good news: no more bland leftovers aboard. These delicious and easy recipes, all made with minimum fuss and maximum flavour, will allow you to spoil yourself in harbour and keep things simple at sea – not to mention rustle up a mean rum punch. With handy ideas on setting up the galley, a lazy guide to filleting mackerel and tips for hosting the perfect beach barbecue, this is the must-have guide for sailors and seaside-lovers alike.

The book includes recipe contributions from top chefs (Chris Galvin, Angela Hartnett, Kevin Mangeolles, Ed Wilson and Judy Joo) and sailing legends (Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, Mike Golding, Brian Thompson, Shirley Robertson and Dee Caffari). With a foreword by Chris Galvin, and accompanied throughout by wonderful photography and beautiful hand-drawn illustrations, this will prove to be an invaluable addition to the food lover's kitchen or galley.

Adlard Coles Shore Guide: Channel Coast of France - Everything you need to know when you step ashore (Paperback): Paul Heiney Adlard Coles Shore Guide: Channel Coast of France - Everything you need to know when you step ashore (Paperback)
Paul Heiney
R520 Discovery Miles 5 200 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Sailors planning a cruise abroad use a pilot book, which gives you all the navigational advice to get you to your destination. Once you've closed the pilot book, this book will help you enjoy all that your destination has to offer. What can you discover within walking distance of the port? Where can you find fuel, laundry and food supplies? The main reason for going on a cruise in the first place is to explore new and lovely places. Sailors won't decide to stop at a port because of an interesting pilotage challenge, but you will for an amazing moules frites place hidden away. General guidebooks won't tell you everything you need to know, and will include a lot of info on places you can't reach. Adlard Coles Shore Guides provide the essential information and ideas to make the most of your time ashore. Paul Heiney, a hugely experienced sailor, journalist and author, is the perfect companion for exploring the pretty harbours and beautiful beaches of the Channel Coast of France. The book is lavishly illustrated with the author's own photos of this alluring coastline's bustling ports and hidden gems. Chapters arranged by region and port will detail why each place is worth visiting, what to see, where to find essentials such as fuel and repairs, transport connections, places to visit, best cafes and restaurants, walks (sailors need to stretch their legs when they go ashore), bike rides, best beaches and activities for the kids, all organised into categories by distance from the port or harbour - 10 minutes' walk, 30 minutes' walk and further afield.

Yachting Monthly's Confessions - Yachtsmen Own Up to Their Sailing Sins (Paperback, reissue): Paul Gelder, "Yachting... Yachting Monthly's Confessions - Yachtsmen Own Up to Their Sailing Sins (Paperback, reissue)
Paul Gelder, "Yachting Monthly"; Illustrated by Mike Peyton
R327 R301 Discovery Miles 3 010 Save R26 (8%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This is a wonderful cherry-picked collection of humiliating misadventures from the enduringly popular Confessional column of Yachting Monthly magazine. For over 25 years, yachtsmen have clamoured to tell the world about their most embarrassing exploits and their most shameful blunders, and the cream of the crop are collected together here in the hope that the rest of us can learn from their mistakes instead of our own - or at least have a good laugh at their expense! Shipwrecks, strandings, mutiny, getting locked in the lavatory...you couldn't make them up. Counted among the contributors are no less than four former editors of Yachting Monthly, which goes to prove that worse things really do happen at sea! Accompanied by cartoons from the inimitable Mike Peyton, this collection deserves a place at every bunkside.

The First Indian - The First Indian Solo Circumnavigation Under Sail (Paperback): Dilip Donde The First Indian - The First Indian Solo Circumnavigation Under Sail (Paperback)
Dilip Donde
R339 R208 Discovery Miles 2 080 Save R131 (39%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

An engrossing narrative of one man's struggle to achieve his dream against all odds, this is both a fast-paced adventure and a telling commentary on how heroes are often made despite the system they operate in, by dint of sheer perseverance and commitment to a chosen path. Above all, it's a paean to the power of self-belief that serves to inspire, motivate and exhilarate. On 19 May 2010, as he sailed INSV Mhadei into Mumbai harbour, Commander Dilip Donde earned his place in India's maritime history by becoming the first Indian to complete a solo circumnavigation under sail, south of the 3 Great Capes. The feat, successfully completed by just over 200 people in the world, had never been attempted in his country before. In his own words, the book chronicles his progress over four years, from building a suitable boat with an Indian boat-builder; weaving his way through the 'sea-blind' and often quixotic bureaucracy; and training himself with no precedent or knowledge base in the country, to finally sailing solo around the world. During this gruelling task he was mentored by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, the first man to sail solo non-stop around the world.

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