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Book SynopsisA collection of sailing stories. Starting with the author's observations on the rewards and challenges of sailing, it takes us from his early days under sail through many cruising and racing adventures. It also describes the boats in his life and along the way we also learn quite a bit about yachting history.
Trade ReviewThe Sailing Mystique: The Challenges and Rewards of a Life under Sail is a delightful collection of sailing stories which the author has culled from a lifetime of writing about boats and the sea. In this anthology, we accompany veteran sailing writer Bill Robinson through the stages of his life afloat. Starting with his observations on the rewards and challenges of sailing, he takes us from the early days under sail through many wonderful cruising and racing adventures; he describes the boats in his life and along the way we also learn quite a bit about yachting history. Favorite cruising areas the world over are described and some very special cruising memories are shared with the reader. * Midwest Book Review *
