Northwest Passage Solo [Hardcover]

David Scott Cowper (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1998

David Scott Cowper was the first man to successfully sail the Northwest passage single-handed. He faced many dangers and delays including impenetrable pack-ice, leaks and the eventual sinking and salavage of his boat.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

This involving account of four round-the-world solo voyages by a British yachter will enthrall lovers of sea lore. In 1980 and 1982 Cowper circumnavigated the globe in a sloop--first easterly, then westerly--both times via Cape Horn; he was the first sailor ever to do so. In 1984-1985 he repeated the trip, this time in a motor vessel, a converted lifeboat. But these adventures served as preludes to his solo circumnavigation via the Northwest Passage, which consumed four and a half years and ended triumphantly in 1990. Cowper's sloop was generally sturdy and dependable, but the elements were unforgiving, as he had to battle ice and fog even in August, and several times had to abandon his ship during the winter. A stirring story. Photos.
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Sheridan House; First Am edition edition (September 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0924486651
• ISBN-13: 978-0924486654
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #693,763 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #66 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Sailing > Narratives

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Cold journey, June 6, 2000

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Heiko Stribl - See all my reviews

This review is from: Northwest Passage Solo (Hardcover)

A very intresting book regarding a extraordinary journey. A travelers tale of a difference.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read for Adventure Fans, June 23, 2000

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Allie Kat "sarahphin" (Nunavut) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Northwest Passage Solo (Hardcover)

With the world seemingly becoming smaller each day, with less room for new adventures and discoveries, David Cowper's journey will invigorate those who have a yearning for the olden days of the explorers. The Northwest Passage still has a romantic mystic attached to it, and the difficulties of crossing it are well described in this book. Enough detail and description is included to give the reader a genuine feel for the Passage and the scope of the trip. Even if a reader has no interest in the North, the book offers a glimpse into the human spirit's desire for adventure and challenge. Yet, and perhaps the nicest thing about it, Mr. Cowper retains humility and never self-aggrandizes.