Dove
by Robin Lee Graham · first published 1972
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Setting out in his sloop Dove to encircle the globe, a sixteen-year-old boy finds adventure and romance.
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Retired at 35 and sailed around the world? this guy is my hero! Well worth the paperback I should think. Another similar book I've read is Dove by Robin Lee Graham which is well worth checking out if you're into sailing. Things like this really make you re-evaluate your goals/path in life.
on “Confessions of a Long-Distance sailor ” ↗Dove by Robin Lee Graham
on “Ask HN: Please name two of your most favorite books.” ↗…several people sailing around the world though that have kept cats aboard in more recent times. Robin Lee Graham (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Lee_Graham) had several during his voyages, his book Dove is excellent by the way for anyone interested in sailing and exploration.
on “What does it take to be a programmer out at sea?” ↗Control F in this thread, "Dove", nothing!!! If you find this story interesting, definitely recommend reading about Robin Lee Graham. In 1965 at the age of 16 he started a solo sail around the world. He ended up writing a book and…
on “Sailing from Berkeley to Hawaii in a 19ft Sailboat” ↗