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'This is a gripping, funny read.' (The Western Morning News )
'A real inspiration... If you want a book that gives you inspiration to live life to the full, look no further.' (St Christopher's Live Your Life e-zine )
'…like a swim, you'll come out feeling refreshed, invigorated and wanting to do more with your life after reading it.' (Adventure52.com )
Featured on (Excess Baggage BBC Radio 4 )
'truly emotional... A synthesis of body, mind and soul… the closest you'll ever get to sharing in this incredible achievement.' (b. there! (Brussels Airline magazine) )
'The ocean rower, author and motivational speaker, 25, shares her story of gritty determination.' (Health & Fitness )
'A real inspiration... If you want a book that gives you inspiration to live life to the full, look no further.' (St Christopher's Live Your Life e-zine )
'…like a swim, you'll come out feeling refreshed, invigorated and wanting to do more with your life after reading it.' (Adventure52.com )
Featured on (Excess Baggage BBC Radio 4 )
'truly emotional... A synthesis of body, mind and soul… the closest you'll ever get to sharing in this incredible achievement.' (b. there! (Brussels Airline magazine) )
'The ocean rower, author and motivational speaker, 25, shares her story of gritty determination.' (Health & Fitness )
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4,000 miles of unpredictable ocean 500 Mars bars 124 days of physical exertion 3 Guinness World Records set 1 incredible journey On 1 April 2009, twenty-three-year-old Sarah Outen embarked on an ambitious solo voyage across the Indian Ocean in her rowing boat, Dippers. Powered by the grief of the sudden loss of her father and the determination to live life to the full, Sarah and her tiny boat successfully negotiated wild ocean storms, unexpected encounters with whales and the continuous threat of being capsized by passing container ships. Along the way she broke two oars and lost 20 kg of bodyweight before arriving in Mauritius. She became the first woman and the youngest person to row solo across the Indian Ocean. Life-affirming, funny and poignant, Sarah’s salty tale of courage and endurance will inspire the taste of adventure in everyone.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
An amazing book. Packed full of adventure, it's a real page turner.
The writer really finds her voice in Chapter 4 when she displays her raw emotion at the death of her father and from then on you're hurtling along with her as she prepares for and undertakes this record-breaking row. She's young, fresh, excited by life and determined to succeed. I've heard her speak- she's really charismatic and articulate; fun and honest - she's got a great tale to tell and tells it brilliantly. This transfers exceedingly well to the written page and you can feel her beside you as she whoops and bounds through the book.
I read it all in one go - found it hard to put down although I did on occasion in order to reflect on the peace, calm and tranquillity of being out on the ocean all on one's own; the beauty of being at one with the boat and the waves with a mission to follow; the frustration of going nowhere on the Warm-Up lap; the fear at seeing a huge monster of a ship bearing down; and the sheer terror of capsizing and having to disengage the safety line in order to be safe.
And bubbling underneath the surface of the tale of a girl who wanted to go to sea, there's the story of building something positive out of sadness and anger; there's the story of setting goals and using self-belief and energy and masses of 'can do' attitude to make things happen; there's the story of never giving up no matter what life throws at you.
It's a magnificent account of an awesome adventure.
The writer really finds her voice in Chapter 4 when she displays her raw emotion at the death of her father and from then on you're hurtling along with her as she prepares for and undertakes this record-breaking row. She's young, fresh, excited by life and determined to succeed. I've heard her speak- she's really charismatic and articulate; fun and honest - she's got a great tale to tell and tells it brilliantly. This transfers exceedingly well to the written page and you can feel her beside you as she whoops and bounds through the book.
I read it all in one go - found it hard to put down although I did on occasion in order to reflect on the peace, calm and tranquillity of being out on the ocean all on one's own; the beauty of being at one with the boat and the waves with a mission to follow; the frustration of going nowhere on the Warm-Up lap; the fear at seeing a huge monster of a ship bearing down; and the sheer terror of capsizing and having to disengage the safety line in order to be safe.
And bubbling underneath the surface of the tale of a girl who wanted to go to sea, there's the story of building something positive out of sadness and anger; there's the story of setting goals and using self-belief and energy and masses of 'can do' attitude to make things happen; there's the story of never giving up no matter what life throws at you.
It's a magnificent account of an awesome adventure.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When you read Sarah's account of her incredible feat of endurance you will be truly in awe. This young woman took on the southern India Ocean on her own, in a tiny boat, with no possibility of rescue, and she triumphed. Any superlatives that might be applied to describe this epic endeavour seem totally inadequate. The story is superbly written and the reader very soon feels involved in the adventure (albeit in slightly more comfortable and stable environment). The book is enthralling, entertaining and inspirational and will transport you to a special place.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A Dip in The Ocean is superbly written. It's full of emotion and energy .It will have you chuckling, crying and not wanting to put it down once you have started it!!
The journey through this book takes you along from the reasons for the trip, the planning , the trials of the journey, the highs and the lows. Sarah has a natural ability for telling the story of this adventure, it's as though she is sat next to you telling you all about it.
Certainly a book not to be missed !!!!!!
The journey through this book takes you along from the reasons for the trip, the planning , the trials of the journey, the highs and the lows. Sarah has a natural ability for telling the story of this adventure, it's as though she is sat next to you telling you all about it.
Certainly a book not to be missed !!!!!!
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Hard, scary and well worth reading
This is a story well told. Rather than just the daily account of lonely months spent at sea (of which you still get the flavour! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Tim Moss
Inspiring!!
I've been following Sarah's current adventure and was told about this book - thoroughly enjoyed it! It's a mix of self doubt, self belief, fear, determination, and awe-inspiring... Read more
Published 6 months ago by @tourwinner
Encouraging
All through the book you ask yourself why is she doing this, and at the start of every chapter she tells you why. I am full of admiration she is a real ordinary grounded girl. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Yvonne
Felt as if I was there
An absolutely amazing book. It is not just the feat of rowing solo-handed across the Indian Ocean. The "little English rowing girl" manages to take us on the journey with her. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Ursula
Unputdownable
If you haven't already heard of Sarah Outen and her incredible journey across the Indian Ocean, this book goes a long way to describing, often in minute detail, what it was like to... Read more
Published 14 months ago by brightyellowbeetle
Inspirational Woman
I am a third of the way through the book and am loving it so far. Sarah writes beautifully; you feel as if you are there with her. Read more
Published 14 months ago by FionaP
fantastic stuff from a fantastic woman
everything I was expecting from Sarah who is one tough lady. Written just as she talks. can't wait for her to start her next adventure to cycle round the world with a couple of... Read more
Published 14 months ago by mad about the sea
Indian Ocean
A very inspiring author and a well written book. I was left in suspense right to the end.
I have now passed the book on to a retired Trinity House Pilot
I have now passed the book on to a retired Trinity House Pilot
Published 14 months ago by Janey
A good read
An enjoyable read, Well written in a conversational style.Perhaps a bit too much emphasis on the boils & sores on the lower deck!
Published 15 months ago by landgatesailing
What a fantastic read
Sarah has written a fantastic book of her adventure aboard Dippers. Even though I had followed Sarah's ocean rowing journey from the start and thought I knew the details, I still... Read more
Published 15 months ago by BPC
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