The Sailing Mystique (Seafarer Books) [Paperback]

Bill Robinson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 25, 1994 | Series: Seafarer Books

This is a delightful collection of sailing stories which Bill Robinson has culled for a lifetime of writing about boats and the sea. Starting with his observations on the rewards and challenges of sailing, he takes us from the early days under sail through many wonderful cruising and racing adventures; he describes the boats in his life and along the way we also learn quite a bit about yachting history. Favorite cruising areas the world over are described and some very special cruising memories are shared with the reader.

Editorial Reviews

Review

The Sailing Mystique: The Challenges and Rewards of a Life under Sail is a delightful collection of sailing stories which the author has culled from a lifetime of writing about boats and the sea. In this anthology, we accompany veteran sailing writer Bill Robinson through the stages of his life afloat. Starting with his observations on the rewards and challenges of sailing, he takes us from the early days under sail through many wonderful cruising and racing adventures; he describes the boats in his life and along the way we also learn quite a bit about yachting history. Favorite cruising areas the world over are described and some very special cruising memories are shared with the reader. --Midwest Book Review

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Sheridan House (January 25, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0924486635
• ISBN-13: 978-0924486630
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,586,441 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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