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The Missing Centimetre: One Family's Atlantic Sailing Adventure [Hardcover]

Leon Schulz (Author)
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Book Description

Publication Date: 1 Jan 2010
The Missing Centimetre is the inspiring story of an ordinary family, with ordinary sailing experience and a common dream, who, together, achieve something extraordinary. Written as they sailed, the story is one of transformation, of a family growing together, learning to take big decisions, dangers, challenges and new worlds in their stride. Not only is it the story of their north Atlantic circuit, but it also offers practical advice and tips based on hard-won experience of blue-water family sailing. If you've ever wanted to know how it feels to make the break, set sail for the horizon and keep going, The Missing Centimetre is for you.

Since launch the book has generated very postive feedback from readers and enthusiastic reviews in the yachting press in both Europe and the US.

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  • Hardcover: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Outworn Creed Ltd (1 Jan 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0956276202
  • ISBN-13: 978-0956276209
  • Product Dimensions: 19 x 24.9 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 268,583 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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My aim in writing The Missing Centimetre was to inspire others - to make anyone who had ever dreamed a similar dream feel at least a little bit more confident about making that dream a reality.

When we first started talking about taking time out and going on an adventure we found very few books or other guides to help us along the way. By being truthful about the worries we had and difficulties we faced, as well as the eventual triumph and transformation we felt, we hope we might help some of you come to believe that it is possible to live a bigger life.

In our case, we snipped one short year out of the measure of our lives to make a voyage by boat, but the big questions we faced, about careers and family and, ultimately, what life is for, should be familiar to everyone - sailors and non-sailors alike.

As well as providing inspiration, I hope I've told a good story that will draw you in and keep you reading. We had a great time, visited some beautiful places and met some wonderful people. I am keen to hear what you think of the book. You can contact me via my publishers.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Live now 12 Aug 2012
By CodeMonkey
Format:Hardcover
We were on our 2nd week of bare boat chartering in Croastia when one of my crews mentioned this book to me.

"No - i had never heard of this book" was my reply. He promptly bought this book for me on Amazon using his smart phone as we were moored in a secluded bay.

I devoured this book - totally. The writing style of the author takes some getting use to. After all, he is not a professional author. And he is no professional sailor either.

This book is NOT:
1. about how to decide whether to take a year off your regular life to go sailing.
2. about how to learn blue water sailing.
3. about how to plan your sailing routes.
4. about how to live with your spouse and children on a small boat.

It is basically a diary of how a working family man guided his family into an adventure of a life time. They shared their tears, fears, joys and rewards through the printed pages. He does not pretend to know-it-all, or have perfected the art of sailing.

I particularly enjoyed the "human-factor" in the book - family members making decision together, new-found friends enjoying the presence.

I am now looking at buying my first boat after reading this book. Be warned.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A book for my wife who thinks it's better - and safer - to fly to the Caribe 29 Jan 2013
By alfrediversen
Format:Hardcover
The Missing Centimetre is an excellent book, and it was a huge inspiration to me and my family.
One of the best bluewater books I've ever read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent 24 Jan 2012
By Nick Dawkes
Format:Hardcover
Got this for christmas and could not put it down, well written and interesting. Thoroughly recommend it for anyone who has either a passing interest in sailing or like adventure.
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5.0 out of 5 stars you only live once
Leon Schulz has written a great book. I read it in almost one sitting, as did my wife: an unprecedented happening in our family. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Tony Hayes
5.0 out of 5 stars The truth about family sailing
Leon Shultz book is both an enjoyable read for anyone interested in long distance cruising under sail, and a great tool to those dreaming of taking off for a year or more. Read more
Published 21 months ago by nmccubbin
5.0 out of 5 stars woderfully crafted book
Excellently produced book with a very easy to read style.
Fascinating story of this family adventure as well as being full of good advice on sailing matters
Published on 29 April 2011 by helen
5.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable read for the entire family
Leon did a great job in putting together a down to earth nuts and bolts sailing chronicle for the entire family to enjoy. Read more
Published on 28 Mar 2011 by Bernie
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring
Leon Shulz has written a book that had me competely engrossed from the moment i picked it up to read on Christmas Day. Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2011 by Paul
5.0 out of 5 stars Will make you plan your own adventure
I am an amateuer sailor and go along with my husband who loves boats, yachting and cruising. On every trip we take our four mini pirates aged between three and nine. Read more
Published on 9 Dec 2010 by Mrs. S. J. Grandy
5.0 out of 5 stars How a dream becomes reality...
The impressive message of this book is found in the description of a vision and how it turns into reality. Read more
Published on 8 July 2010 by Michael 007
5.0 out of 5 stars A centimetre in the life of...
Beautifully illustrated and well-presented, The Missing Centimetre: One Family's Atlantic Sailing Adventure chronicles the experiences of one family during a year-long cruise from... Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2010 by Sophie
5.0 out of 5 stars Fond memories
I picked this book up from the London boat show this year and wondered whether perhaps anyone was able to provide a different angle to a story that has become more common in our... Read more
Published on 22 Feb 2010 by J. Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars I sailed the Atlantic---in the pages of this book!
The Missing Centimetre is a gorgeous book, full of beautiful photographs, that chronicles how an ordinary family from Sweden leaves their safe and secure lives--jobs, house,... Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2010 by Amy Brown
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