Peter Barker recounts the story of sailing solo across the Indian
Ocean from Australia to South Africa. At the age of 53, put his
career into the wardrobe along with his pinstriped suits and did
what he always wanted to do - sail around the world on his own. In
2007, he discovered the challenge and vulnerability of solo
sailing; knocking himself unconscious; having his boat knocked down
twice in a storm; escaping disaster after almost being blown on to
a reef and, at all times, testing his nerve to the limit. Peter
savoured weeks of being alone in a big, blue sea. He lived a
rigorous routine 24 hours a day, day after day. He encountered
strong winds and big seas but still found humour in the simple
challenges of cooking and eating. He sailed from Sydney to the
Torres Strait where he was reunited with the man who taught him to
understand the sea. Across the Indian Ocean he discovered new lands
and people - Cocos (Keeling) Islands, small pieces of paradise, and
Rodrigues Island, Mauritius and Reunion Island. His last challenge
was sailing down and around the notorious South African coast. This
is a charming and exciting account of a man living his dream. More
details: www.barkeraustralia.com
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