The Hawaiian Voyages of the Ono Jimmy (Vol 1) [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Steve Dixon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 1998

A thrilling collection of modern Hawaiian sea adventures for the sailor and non-sailor alike. This is an exciting saga of the fear, thrills, romance and adventure of sailing the Hawaiian Islands in a small boat. A delightful and fun read sweetened with delicious bits of local lore and history. The perfect read for ages 10-110 who love the ocean or who have a tropical island fantasy. It is and especially warm and wonderful treat for active sailors and for those too who dream of sailing the Hawaiian Islands. Sixteen true sea adventure stories and 32 wonderful color pictures of beautiful Hawaii.

Editorial Reviews

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"...a story about learning about yourself and your limits...channel crossing stories are downright scary. fear, exhilaration, awe and joy..." -- Hawaii Island Journal: by Bill Taylor, Feb/2000

"...a warm, personal account of the fun, thrills and romance of sailing Hawaiian waters. Some of the finest sailing in the world." -- Earl Hinz

"...fun to read-and even reread. Dixon's "Voyages" reminded me of sitting around in the evening with a bunch of sailors telling sea stories. Many a tale begins on a steady course of seamanship, but before the conclusion, it will take numerous diversionary short tacks on subjects ranging from history and politics, to philosophy, sex and religion. Along with his joy of sailing and successful voyages, he is unabashed in detailing his errors due to jumbled judgment or lack of experience. Find a copy of this book. I think you'll love it." -- The Honolulu Star Bulletin, from Water Ways by Ray Pendleton 11/6/99

"Dixon is a natural storyteller..Dixon weaves together sailing stories and Island legends." -- The Honolulu Advertiser, by Ann Sato, 6/26/99

"Easy to read...adventures of sailing in Hawaiian waters aboard the Morgan 27 sloop Ono Jimmy...treacherous waters...Dixon incorporates the beauty and excitement that is part of our islands." -- The Waikoloa Breeze: by Pete Hoffmann, 10/99

"No matter what your personal sailing experience in Hawai'i has been..the book is fun to read-and even reread. Dixon's "Voyages" reminded me of sitting around in the evening with a bunch of sailors telling sea stories. Many a tale begins on a steady course of seamanship, but before the conclusion, it will take numerous diversionary short tacks on subjects ranging from history and politics, to philosophy, sex and religion. Along with his joy of sailing and successful voyages, he is unabashed in detailing his errors due to jumbled judgment or lack of experience. Find a copy of this book. I think you'll love it." -- The Honolulu Star Bulletin, from Water Ways by Ray Pendleton 11/6/99

"Read this book...a story book...it tells the inside tales that only a Local Boy could know. An easy read with lots of inside information." -- Latitudes & Attitudes Magazine, by Bob Bitchin, Sep-Oct '99

"The islands and ocean are described in colorful detail.adventures and true-life stories...Dixon bares his heart and pokes fun at himself while weaving together sailing stories and legends of his beloved islands." -- San Bernardino County Sun: by Priscilla Roden, 12/15/99

"The most exciting book of Hawaiian sea adventures since Jack London was writing." -- The Alumni Brief, California Western School of Law, Dan Peoples, Spring 2000

"True gems of travel writing.. will appeal to anyone who has ever dreamed of sailing the Pacific, visiting the islands, exploring the culture, sampling the food, and living the good life..Great reading for the armchair traveler." -- The Midwest Book Review, James A. Cox, November, 1999

From the Publisher

Market-sample reader comments from four local non-sailors include the following: Pete Donahoe, who is the Executive Director of the Hawaii Supreme Court Attorneys and Judges Assistance Program says: "I'm not a sailor so I normally would have no interest in sailing or such matters, but this book was so good I couldn't put it down." Prominent Big Island attorney Scott Leithead, another non-sailor, says: "I was having a very anxiety ridden evening, I couldn't sleep, and I needed a friend. I couldn't sleep and I couldn't think of anyone to call who would still be awake. So I picked up the book. It is wonderful! I couldn't put it down. I felt like I was with you on your adventures. It helped me and healed a bad night. I loved it!" Former Hawaii County Bar Association President Mike Moore, who is also the brother of author Susana Moore [In The Cut], says: "This is a well written and absolutely enchanting collection of great sea stories." Cheryl Moore, the talented piano player and now band leader for the late-night TV show "Saturday Night Live," says "What a fun read! I'm buying six of them to give to my friends in New York!"

I mailed a copy of the galley proof to noted sailing and cruising authority Earl Hinz, who has been called "The Guru of Pacific Cruising" and who is the author of Landfalls of Paradise, and Sail Before Sunset, and many other sailing books and articles. I asked Mr. Hinz if he would be so kind as to take a look at my book and tell me what he thought. He immediately sent me a fax on Thursday, the day he got the book in the mail, and said that he had received the book and that he would take a look at it for me, but that it would take him several weeks or months to get to it because he had so many books and articles to read for people, and because he had a great deal of his own work to do.

I was thrilled when I received an enthusiastic fax the very next Monday. He had read the entire book over the week-end. I thought it a good sign that such an eminent man in the field could not put my book down.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 148 pages
• Publisher: Hawaii Trade Winds Publishing Co. (December 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966362403
• ISBN-13: 978-0966362404
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 6.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,861,239 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Hawaiian Voyages Of The Ono Jimmy are exhilarating!, December 5, 2000

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Rebecca Brown "rebeccasreads" (Clallam Bay, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Hawaiian Voyages of the Ono Jimmy (Vol 1) (Paperback)

1993-4 was a horrible year for Steve Dixon until a 1973 Morgan 27 sloop hove into view & enticed him into the clear & shining waters around the Hawaiian Islands. In this lively & eminently readable first effort, Steve Dixon skippers us on some of the grandest, wettest & funniest voyages around paradise.

With bright energetic writing, an addendum of navigation charts & a slew of vivid snapshots, this latter-day salty dog gives us a winter's worth of sailing yarns, geological & historical sightseeing tips & an invitation to come play around his necklace of tropical islands cast upon a fabulous sea.

This is a warm & personal account of the thrills, history & romance of sailing the Hawaiian passages with his spunky Commodorable Lila & about the lessons he learnt during his passage from despairing novice to joyous seasoned cruiser. Do check out my exhilarating eInterview Skipper Steve Dixon!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Here's a book that you will want to read and reread., June 7, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Hawaiian Voyages of the Ono Jimmy (Vol 1) (Paperback)

What a wonderful book for anyone interested in the islands of Hawaii. This is not just a book for the avid sailor. I have never been on a sailboat or even had the vaguest desire to do so, but I enjoyed this book because of its descriptions of Hawaii and I am still pondering the fact that geologists claim that the entire Sierra Nevada range could fit in the crater of the volcano Mauna Loa. Steve Dixon incorporates his sailing experiences with his own life experiences and also the history and culture of the islands. I read this book straight through at one sitting and then began to reread several passages that had intrigued me. I can't even imagine what a thrill it must be for someone who understands the intricacies of sailing to read a book like this one.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good information presented in a readable, fun book, May 20, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Hawaiian Voyages of the Ono Jimmy (Vol 1) (Paperback)

Don't be put off by the heavy self-promotion (you do what you got to do to survive both at sea and in the realm of publishing...) If you plan on cruising the Hawaiian islands there is much to learn from this book; in fact I would urge the first-time Hawaiian sailor to read this book as you go or before you leave. (We keep a copy on our Hawaii-based sailboat.) If you like a little human interest with your facts and helpful hints, this book has plenty of it. Dixon tells tales on himself and humbly admits when he screws up, which makes the book not only valuable but endearing. There is a little soul-searching done too, but that is one reason we go to sea, is it not? To discover who we are (and why the hell we are doing this!) Without a little humanity, self-effacing humour, and cockpit philosophy, one sea story is much like the next. If you don't like reading a little autobiography with your sailing books, skip this and get a how-to book. But if you want a sampling of one man's invaluable experiences and a taste of real life sailing -- philosophy and all -- by all means get this book.