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Spilt Wine (Paperback)
Michael D Walsh; Cover design or artwork by Arzu Michelle
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R438
Discovery Miles 4 380
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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There are over 45,000 kilometres of navigable rivers and canals in
Europe. That is more than a global circumnavigation's worth of
inland waterways to explore. Over one third of these are In France
and the Netherlands, where much of the finer inland cruising is
found. This book will lead the reader in discovering the better
ways to enjoy these waters. The book draws from the knowledge and
insights gained through the author's half century of boating
experience. It is not a "How To" book, rather it is a look at many
of the things that are possible. It is profusely illustrated with
over 950 photographs and maps, which add depth and clarity to the
narrative and give the readers a better understanding of the
day-to-day life while cruising the rivers and canals of Europe.
This book follows the adventures of a retired Canadian couple in
their mid-sixties, who in 2009 set out on a three-year voyage from
Vancouver. Their intention was to sail in full comfort through some
of the remotest and wildest seas in the world. They had already
seen more than their fair share of palm trees and tropical beaches,
so on this voyage they chose to head to Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego
and around Cape Horn. Sequitur, their yacht provided Edi and
Michael with great comfort, and as their voyage progressed, the
quality and style of their onboard dining, both at sea and at
anchor, became legend. At the height of its popularity, their
online blog was consistently receiving over 3000 page views per
day. Michael is a retired naval officer, an accomplished
exploratory mountaineer, a former wine importer, culinary
instructor and wine writer. He is a lover of adventure and of the
finer things in life. Throughout the book Michael offers a close-up
view and commentary on the process of voyaging through less
travelled areas. Because of the included details, the book is not
only for shore-side dreamers; it should also be a useful resource
for those thinking of taking this voyage themselves. The book is
beautifully illustrated with more than 2400 colour images that were
selected and edited from the 296,500 photographs shot along the
way. As well, there are dozens of maps and chart-plotter
screenshots to assist in following the adventures.
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