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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'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 )
'charming book... one incredible journey by one inspirational woman... a very easy read… keeps you wanting more.' (Royal Naval Sailing Association Journal )
'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 )
'charming book... one incredible journey by one inspirational woman... a very easy read… keeps you wanting more.' (Royal Naval Sailing Association Journal )
About the Author
Sarah Outen has toured the world as a motivational speaker. She is currently on her next voyage, "London to London: Via the World--A Sarah-powered Loop Around the Planet." Dame Ellen MacArthur is a a solo long-distance yachtswoman who formerly held the world record for the fastest solo circumnavigation of the globe.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Mary Jacobs
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
By Frodo
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
By flowerfairy
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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Brilliant
I looked forward to picking up this book every night, and it bought me closer to understand what an amazing woman Sarah is. Read more
Published 27 days ago by Anita
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Couldn't put it down.....
A must for all who like to be kept on the edge of their seat. What a fabulous book! A brilliant read from a courageous and inspirational young lady. Read more
Published 29 days ago by Miss Harris
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A Dip in the Ocean
What a great read - inspirational. Sarah paints a very evocative picture of her life on the ocean, the challenges she faced, but also what got her through it all, and the joy she... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Regans
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unputdownable!
I thought I'd just read the first chapter and found myself so absorbed in Sarah's journey that several hours passed, day turned to night and I just kept on reading! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. Kimberley A. Quick
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A great read, even twice
A superb bit of writing, felt like you where with her, including eating the Mars bars. Not to be missed.
Published 1 month ago by DuncsH
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Fabulous read!
I followed Sarah's journey online and was eager to read her book - it didn't disappoint! Equal parts adventure and introspection, I was sad to turn the last page. Read more
Published 1 month ago by GW
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Fantastic
This book is fantastic. I could hardly put it down.
Sarah is an inspirational woman who has been dealt a tough deck of cards in life. Read more
Sarah is an inspirational woman who has been dealt a tough deck of cards in life. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Alastair
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Brilliant read - what a girl!
Just finished "A dip in the ocean" - the story of Sara Outen's solo rowing crossing of the Indian Ocean. Brillant read, incredible woman!
Published 3 months ago by Dale
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great read
very interesting read and would recommend it ... ... ..... .. ..* ***** **** **** *** *** *** **** ..
Published 4 months ago by mk
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fantastic
So young, so brave, so inspirational.
To spend so long in isolation rowing that distance is brilliant, this follows the highs the lows, the chocolate high to the rolls made of... Read more
To spend so long in isolation rowing that distance is brilliant, this follows the highs the lows, the chocolate high to the rolls made of... Read more
Published 5 months ago by scardy
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