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Zusatztext "The story is well told and vivid in its description." Informationen zum Autor Frank Dye is a cult figure in the world of open boat sailing. Since buying his first boat at the age of 27, he has indulged his passion for adventure by sailing to Iceland and Norway, as well as journeying through the waters of North America. Klappentext This classic sea story recounts Frank Dye's intrepid voyagesin his open 16ft Wayfarer dinghy to Iceland and Norway, which must rankamong the most hazardous sea adventures of our time. Encountering the whole gamut of weather, such is Frank Dye'sseamanship that he and his crew survived gales up to Force 9, capsizingand a broken mast, finally arriving safely to a Scandinavian welcome.It is a hair raising unforgettable narrative in which we glimpse Frank's gifted boat-handling skills and his instinct for survival. 'Without doubt Frank Dye is one of this century's greatest small boat seamen.' Yachting Monthly 'Any reader who has been far offshore in bad weather willmarvel at the sheer temerity of a man who would attempt Iceland andNorway in such a craft.' Yachting Monthly 'Frank and Margaret Dye have become dinghy sailing legends in their own time.' Yachts & Yachting Vorwort Covers Frank Dye's intrepid voyages in his open 16ft Wayfarer dinghy toIceland and Norway that ranks among the most hazardous sea adventuresof our time. Encountering the whole gamut of weather, such is FrankDye's seamanship that he and his crew survived gales up to Force 9,capsizing and a broken mast, arriving to a Scandinavian welcome. Zusammenfassung Covers Frank Dye's intrepid voyages in his open 16ft Wayfarer dinghy to Iceland and Norway that ranks among the most hazardous sea adventures of our time. Encountering the whole gamut of weather, such is Frank Dye's seamanship that he and his crew survived gales up to Force 9, capsizing and a broken mast, arriving to a Scandinavian welcome....
