The Reluctant Sailor
The Reluctant Sailor

Author: Bud Gottesman

Publisher: Mallery Press

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9780943079189

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A young coddled boy like so many others in 1945 is pressed into service to defend his country from the evil Axis Powers. He had to grow up fast and become a member of a new destroyer with the killing powers not yet dreamed of in those days. As luck would have it, the war was over before the "Wilson" was launched and Bud Gottesman now only had to survive Navy Boot Camp and life aboard a destroyer with 345 other young sailors in very cramped quarters. From day one, nothing went according to plans. Bud Gottesman had to learn how to adapt and handle things without his parent's supervision and protection. He learned to see the funny side of things instead and grew up with each obstacle he encountered.

The Reluctant Sailor
The Reluctant Sailor

Author: Janet Peters

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2016-10-26

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 9781537637303

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Being persuaded to give up her busy life in Toronto, sell her house and move into a sailboat, our Reluctant Sailor began a journey of adventure for six years. Circling the world with her husband on Solara she encountered many storms, sailed on immense bodies of water weeks at a time, and saw small isolated islands that only sailors on small boats could reach. The Reluctant Sailor is the story of this adventure. She learned how well her boat could handle rough seas and high winds, overcoming her fears, and learning to be an important partner to her husband especially during their struggle through the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea. As an armchair traveler you will visit many interesting countries and as a sailor you will understand the problems they met during this incredible journey.

The Reluctant Warrior
The Reluctant Warrior

Author: Edmund R. Ciriello

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2004-05-06

Total Pages: 327

ISBN-13: 1477163816

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The shocking true story of Edmund Ciriello, an intelligence operative, who had a license to kill and the compassion to save lives. A compelling memoir about covert live in the shadows as only an insider can tell it. From his first mission behind enemy lines during the Korean War, to his rescue attempt of two kidnapped girls held in Saudi Arabia during Desert Storm, Cirello takes us inside his mysterious world. His many years in Chicago and Hollywood are an exciting and hilarious journey through the real world of private investigations. An explosive book relevant to the crises facing the world and the real reasons behind them.

Sailor
Sailor

Author: Tom Epperson

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2012-03-27

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 0765328925

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The acclaimed novelist of "The Kind One" and co-screenwriter of "One False Move" and "The Gift," Epperson brings together the violence-soaked world of Cormac McCarthy's "No Country for Old Men" and the heroism of Jack Schaefer's "Shane" to create an iconic action thriller.

The Reluctant Pilgrim
The Reluctant Pilgrim

Author: Donna-Vee Scott

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2010-10

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 1450252087

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Twelve-year-old Edward is not going to America by choice. In fact, he hates the idea! What's a kid to do without friends and his dog? The answer comes soon enough. On board the Mayflower, Edward meets a new friend. Together he and Andrew spy on a sailor who would like to get rid of all Pilgrims. They discover a stow-away with a dog. Stolen food and a threatened duel add to the excitement. Danger lurks. Storms beat against the Mayflower and threaten the voyage. Sickness strikes and Edward, who wants to be a man, must find ways to help his family.

Adventures of a Reluctant Boating Wife
Adventures of a Reluctant Boating Wife

Author: Angela Rice

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2013-07-09

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13: 1408184184

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'When I was first invited by a new - and handsome - man to the local Yacht Club to see his boat, I happily conjured up alluring pictures of me in an expensive bikini and a great suntan. It didn't occur to me that "see my boat" might actually mean going out in the thing....' Before she knew it, Angela Rice had agreed to a sailing trip on the notorious west coast of Scotland – and to marry her skipper. The voyage did nothing to allay her primal suspicion of anything afloat. But years later, one sunny Boat Show day, she discovered the lifestyle lure of powerboats. Speculating they might be less confusing and scary than their sailing counterparts, she cajoled her man into crossing to the dark side – with wild promises to try to become competent. Reluctance slowly gave way to relish, scepticism to skippering, the Solent to the Seine..... Originally published as a series in Motorboat & Yachting magazine, and illustrated with wonderful cartoons by David Semple, this is a funny and engaging account of one woman's relationship with the sea, a boat and her husband.

Sail Away
Sail Away

Author: Nicola Rodriguez

Publisher: Fernhurst Books Limited

Published: 2019-01-08

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 1912177765

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You long to escape the daily grind, buy a boat and sail away. This book will inspire your dreams and show you how to turn them into a reality – be it an extended cruise or years away. Written by a yachting journalist who has sailed away for 8 years, together with the contributions of 100 other blue-water cruisers, there are tales a plenty of what it is like to do it from around the world – west, east, north and south. There is also practical advice on everything from choosing a boat to crossing oceans. You'll be guided through each step of the preparation before casting off on your adventure of a lifetime. There's information on everything the would-be blue-water sailor needs to consider, including safety, communications, children, ocean passages and budgeting. Learn about routes and destinations around Europe, the Caribbean, the Pacific and beyond to help you cruise the Mediterranean or Baltic, cross the Atlantic or circumnavigate the world. Colour photographs and charts will inspire and inform in this essential guide for the 21st century blue-water sailor. Fully updated for 2019 with new sections on visiting the Baltic and high and low latitudes. Contributors include John Ridgway, Jeanne Socrates, Tom Cunliffe, Ellen Massey Leonard, Behan Gifford, Nigel Wollen, Andrew Wilkes, Jane Russell and Jeremy Wyatt.

Voyages of a Simple Sailor
Voyages of a Simple Sailor

Author: Roger D. Taylor

Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd

Published: 2012-05-17

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 0955803551

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This book is a distillation of over 50 years of sailing experience, describing small-boat voyaging from a unique and deeply considered perspective.

Wind Strategy
Wind Strategy

Author: David Houghton

Publisher: Fernhurst Books Limited

Published: 2016-09-13

Total Pages: 375

ISBN-13: 1909911852

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The wind powers everything a sailor does and this book will help you to understand it. As a result you will be more prepared for your race, able to anticipate changes in the wind better and know what to do when they come. The first edition of this book was published in 1986, and it has been the go-to wind book for dinghy champions ever since. This new-look fourth edition is fully updated for modern forecasting and analyses a revised set of popular racing venues around the world: unveiling what to expect from the weather at over 25 regatta locations, it will get you ahead of the competition and powering up the leaderboard.