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Ocean Crossing Wayfarer: To Iceland and Norway in a 16ft Open Dinghy
Frank Dye
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Description for Ocean Crossing Wayfarer: To Iceland and Norway in a 16ft Open Dinghy
Paperback. Covers Frank Dye's intrepid voyages in his open 16ft Wayfarer dinghy to Iceland and Norway that ranks among the most hazardous sea adventures of our time. Encountering the whole gamut of weather, such is Frank Dye's seamanship that he and his crew survived gales up to Force 9, capsizing and a broken mast, arriving to a Scandinavian welcome. Num Pages: 184 pages, 8pp section - clr photos. BIC Classification: 1DNC; 1DNN; BTP; WSSN3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 222.
This classic sea story recounts Frank Dye's intrepid voyages in his open 16ft Wayfarer dinghy to Iceland and Norway, which must rank among the most hazardous sea adventures of our time. Encountering the whole gamut of weather, such is Frank Dye's seamanship that he and his crew survived gales up to Force 9, capsizing and a broken mast, finally arriving safely to a Scandinavian welcome. It is a hair raising unforgettable narrative in which we glimpse Frank's gifted boat-handling skills and his instinct for survival. 'Without doubt Frank Dye is one of this century's greatest small boat seamen.' Yachting Monthly ... Read more
This classic sea story recounts Frank Dye's intrepid voyages in his open 16ft Wayfarer dinghy to Iceland and Norway, which must rank among the most hazardous sea adventures of our time. Encountering the whole gamut of weather, such is Frank Dye's seamanship that he and his crew survived gales up to Force 9, capsizing and a broken mast, finally arriving safely to a Scandinavian welcome. It is a hair raising unforgettable narrative in which we glimpse Frank's gifted boat-handling skills and his instinct for survival. 'Without doubt Frank Dye is one of this century's greatest small boat seamen.' Yachting Monthly ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
184
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
Number of Pages
184
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780713675689
SKU
V9780713675689
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-10
About Frank Dye
Frank Dye is a cult figure in the world of open boat sailing. Since buying his first boat at the age of 27, he has indulged his passion for adventure by sailing to Iceland and Norway, as well as journeying through the waters of North America.
Reviews for Ocean Crossing Wayfarer: To Iceland and Norway in a 16ft Open Dinghy
"The story is well told and vivid in its description." The Nautical Magazine