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Voyages to Windward: Sailing Adventures on Vancouver Island's West Coast

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What a wonderful book, the photographs are stunning, the stories of all the places along the west cosast of Vancouver Island are compelling. Elsie Hulsizer's book is a pleasure to read. From her descriptions of this rugged coast to her portraits of the people encounterd along the way, you will enjoy every story and anecdote. I encourage anyone who enjoys adventure, natural beauty, historical perspective or sailing to order this book. Whether for your own pleasure or as a special gift, this is a delightful book.

Not a cruising guide, but does tell of her favorite places on West Coast of Vancover Island. Makes me want to go!
Saw her speak at the 2010 Seattle Boat Show, she is an inspiration!

The book is evocative of the beauty and charm of the remote places of the West Coast of Vancouver Island. Interesting local history is complimented by vivid photography and captured the experience of sailing the West Coast. A very enjoyable book.

From stunning photos to compelling stories to practical information on the windward side of Vancouver Island, this book provides enjoyment for sailors and non-sailors alike. Descriptions of rugged scenery and personal encounters make the West Coast come alive. I hear Hulsizer's book on sailing in Southeast Alaska will be published this fall, and I'll be watching for it.

As a child author Elsie Hulsizer spent her summers sailing in a small sailboat with hr parents, and as an adult she and her husband spent their summers sailing out of Puget Sound and up the straight of Juan de Fuca - also to windward, where they explored the west coast of Vancouver Island over a twenty-year period. VOYAGES TO WINDWARD: SAILING ADVENTURES ON VANCOUVER ISLAND'S WEST COAST charts these journeys and discoveries, using the author's photos to present their journeys in a set of vivid adventures which will appeal to both armchair readers and would-be Vancouver Island sailors. A gorgeous display of color photos throughout makes VOYAGES TO WINDWARD an exciting visual display, spiced with high adventure and not a few practical tips.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch