The Stormy Voyage of Father's Day (Paperback)

~ (Author), Joanne Kimberlin (Author)

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Product Description

A documentation of Hugo Vihlen's 1993 solo, record breaking, crossing of the North Atlantic Ocean from the East Coast of America to Falmouth, England.

Product Details

• Paperback: 239 pages
• Publisher: Marlor Pr; 1st edition (January 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0943400910
• ISBN-13: 978-0943400914
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,465,410 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!, March 2, 1998

By A Customer

I am by no means the sailing type, as I wont go into any water unless it is crystal clear and I can see what is swimming around me. So, this book is not just for the ocean savvy! This is a true story of a man who sails the smallest sail boat EVER accross the North Atlantic Ocean. His boat is under 6 feet long. After spending over 2 months at sea, he finally docks in England. This book is the sailors actual journal logs from his long trip.. The emotions go from excited to depressed, to almost hallucianite. This is one of the best books I have ever read, and would highly suggest it to anyone who likes REAL LIFE stories. If anyone knows the author, please have him email me at my address! WOW! What a book!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book by a very brave man, June 2, 2003

By	J. Gordon (los altos, ca United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The story of "Father's Day" is one of persistence, survival and stubborness. Vihlen is a very brave man--Korean fighter jock, airline pilot, and TWO-time, record-setting trans-atlantic sailor in a "miniboat." Very interesting to get into this guy's head during his long ordeal. A good read...not just a trip's diary.

5.0 out of 5 stars Hold your breath and come for a ride., January 1, 2000

By A Customer

This book was the best read I have had in quite a while. One does not need to be a sailor at all to enjoy this TRUE tale of adventure on the North Atlantic. The "rollercoaster of emotions" was well documented; to such an extent that I would recommend it to anyone! Good Luck in 2002 Hugo!