Flirting with Mermaids - The Unpredictable Life of a Sailboat Delivery Skipper

The adventure-laden tales of a sailboat delivery skipper, in his own words. Consistently captivating, John Kretschmer's stories are alternately funny and harrowing.

Sommario

Foreword
Introduction
Chapter 1: A Shallow-Water Appointment
Chapter 2: A Show of Presence
Chapter 3: Famous
Chapter 4: Yacht Delivery 101
Chapter 5: A Waterfront Office
Chapter 6: Red Sky by Morn
Chapter 7: She Drives Me Crazy
Chapter 8: Just Another Crossing
Chapter 9: Force Unlucky
Chapter 10: A Home Delivery

Info autore

John Kretschmer has been a sailboat delivery skipper for over 25 years and has made over 100 deliveries. He is a contributing editor to 'Sailing' and currently lives in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, with his wife Lesa and their two daughters.

Riassunto

The adventure-laden tales of a sailboat delivery skipper, in his own words. Consistently captivating, John Kretschmer's stories are alternately funny and harrowing.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: John Kretschmer, Kretschmer John
• Editore: Rowman & Littlefield
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 01.03.2003
• EAN: 9781574091649
• ISBN: 978-1-57409-164-9
• Dimensioni: 149 mm x 231 mm x 17 mm
• Peso: 345 g
• Illustrazioni: 29 BW Photos
• Categorie: Guide e manuali > Sport > Sport acquatici, vela; Narrativa > Romanzi > Epistole, diari; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Storia; Viaggi > Reportage di viaggio, racconti di viaggio; TRAVEL / Essays & Travelogues, Biography: general, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / General, Sailing, Travel writing, Mermaids, Sailing / yachting, SPORTS & RECREATION / Water Sports / Sailing