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Racing the Ice to Cape Horn

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This book held my interest from beginning to end. I am not an expert sailor, but Guernsey and Zoerner made all the technical terminology very clear. My friend, who is an expert sailor, enjoyed both the adventure and the technical accuracy of the book. I can warmly recommend this book to sailors and non-sailors alike--it's exciting!

Frank Guernsey and Cy Zoerner's book is not only an exciting account of a nearly impossible voyage, but a love story and a psychological portrait as well. Have you ever wondered what drives a person to strike out alone in a tiny boat on a voyage some might call suicidal? "Racing The Ice To Cape Horn" gives a rare glimpse into the psyche of one of those rare adventurers who choose to go it alone against nature. I absolutely couldn't put it down!

A "truth is stranger than fiction" sea story of an adventure of a real life sailor in our own time. Well written and a page turner. The reader gets to know Frank intimately and shares his adventure with him. I felt that I was with him and I could feel the storm raging and felt that my own life was in danger unless Frank could call upon resourcs that perhaps he didn't know he possessed. An unlikely hero, but a hero nontheless. Great read.

anyone who likes to read about the ocean travels of sailors this book will ve a awesome selection. Amazing stuff.

This book is unbelievable, to think that one man could stand that much time alone in that environment. I personally recommend this book to anyone who likes tales of adventure.

Frank Gurnsey undertook an adventure that compares favorably to the conquest of Everest. No one could possibly fathom what this ordeal was like unless he read this book. It is fascinating, and it would even be inspiring, except that most of us aren't as crazed as old Mr. Gurnsey.

This book could only have been written by an excellent writer and someone who had a deep understanding of and appreciation for sailing. Co-author Zoerner qualifies on both accounts. His understanding of the subject and his treatment of it are great. The book hooks you after a few pages, and you never feel like putting it down thereafter.

I've met Mr. Gurnsey a few times, but I feel I only truly understand him after reading this book. I'm not much of a sailing aficianado, and I loved it. A fine job by both men.

A great sailing adventure and well told. I was interested in the design of the 24 ft sailboat, the cabin layout, and the supplies taken on the voyage, as well as a few photographs. All of this information was missing! It still was a great book. Arthur B. Campbell