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In 1960, when Sir Francis Chichester first raced singlehanded across the Atlantic, it was widely regarded as an insane stunt. Nowadays, the Singlehanded Transatlantic Race is not only accorded the greatest of respect but is also recognised as a true test of stamina and seamanship.
Almost half a century after Chichester's achievement, amateur sailor Paul Heiney entered the race to prove that the Corinthian spirit of the transatlantic pioneers can still get you from one side of the Atlantic to the other - if you try hard enough.
The Last Man Across the Atlantic is an honest account of what it is like to be out there alone. Even the strongest yacht takes a battering after 3,000 miles and there's no pit stop for repairs. Sails are torn, water goes sour, the last apple turns to mush and there's still three weeks to go before sight of land.
Paul Heiney fully expected to be the last man across the Atlantic and said it didn't bother him in the slightest. 'It's enough to be able to say you climbed Everest without having to run up it as well. And this is the sailing Everest - for me, anyway.'
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In 1960, when Sir Francis Chichester first raced singlehanded across the Atlantic, it was widely regarded as an insane stunt. Nowadays, the Singlehanded Transatlantic Race is not only accorded the greatest of respect but it is also recognised as a true test of stamina, seamanship and navigation.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Paul Heiney completed the OSTAR the same year that I went solo transat. However, I went on what the author calls the 'girlie route' from the Canaries to Barbados rather than his much more northerly route. This book appeared shortly after I got back and I bought it to compare both trips and to see how much they had differed. All I can say is that I was totally engrossed from the begining as it brought back so many memories and emotions of my own trip. The author writes from considerable personal experience and, as a result, there is much in the book for soloist and short-handers alike. A great read, a very practical book and written with his usual understated sense of humour.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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If you have read about the adventures of Pete Goss and Ellen Macarthur and wondered in awe and admiration at their level of commitment and energy... and then felt exhausted and a little inadequate? Well then, this might be a book for you - it's the sailing adventure book for the rest of us.
I love this book and thank Paul for it each time I pick it up. He faces the challenge of crossing a big and scary ocean with honesty, humility and fruitcake! Self disparaging and at times emotional it a great read for a cold winters weekend by the fire.
Could we have and update? I would love to know how he feels now that time has passed and he has had time to reflect. Surely there are more adventures of 'Aiesha"?
I love this book and thank Paul for it each time I pick it up. He faces the challenge of crossing a big and scary ocean with honesty, humility and fruitcake! Self disparaging and at times emotional it a great read for a cold winters weekend by the fire.
Could we have and update? I would love to know how he feels now that time has passed and he has had time to reflect. Surely there are more adventures of 'Aiesha"?
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have read lots of sailing books. I read little else. This compares with Sir Francis Chichester and Webb Chiles and their books are brilliant.
It takes the reader on the trip across the Atlantic exploring all the issues and concerns in a light hearted and humourous way.
It is highly entertaing and a must read for anyone who wishes to go long distance saling. If you wnat an adventure and would prefer tostay in front of the fite then this is also your book.
Paul, is an outstanding yachtsman. The great feature of the book is that he is not trying to win. For him the challenge is to do it. For most of us who yearn to go long distance sailing that is the point.
So how good is the book. Well in my mind it is exceptional. A must read.
Adrian
It takes the reader on the trip across the Atlantic exploring all the issues and concerns in a light hearted and humourous way.
It is highly entertaing and a must read for anyone who wishes to go long distance saling. If you wnat an adventure and would prefer tostay in front of the fite then this is also your book.
Paul, is an outstanding yachtsman. The great feature of the book is that he is not trying to win. For him the challenge is to do it. For most of us who yearn to go long distance sailing that is the point.
So how good is the book. Well in my mind it is exceptional. A must read.
Adrian
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