Caution to the Wind Book "A true sailing adventure"

by Linda K Ford

Overview

On May 5th, 1994, at 9.30 am on a chilly, sunlit day, Ebony a 36ft Roberts Spray yacht, left the safety of Lyttelton Harbour in New Zealand, to venture into the unknown, where nothing would be predictable.

The voyage plan was to follow the famous trade wind route, sailing from New Zealand to England.

All too soon they found themselves battling their way to Sydney, Australia, their dream quickly turning into their worst nightmare. Caught in a ruthless storm with no contact with the outside world, they were truly alone. All the romantic notions of the ultimate cruising life disappeared into oblivion.

Step aboard Ebony and take an adventure, an epic 15-month voyage. Experience this day-to-day passionate tale, packed with intrigue, and at times suspense. Experience the delights of the lands visited and learn more about the world of international sailing. This was a life changing adventure, with a dramatic, unexpected, ending.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940161574331
Publisher:	Linda K Ford
Publication date:	10/23/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	NOOK Book
Sales rank:	941,934
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

I have an avid love of being in, on, or by the sea. During the 1990’s, I embarked on an extraordinary, 15-month, sailing adventure, from New Zealand to England. It was not until some years later that I wrote my first book "Caution to the Wind," about this life-changing experience.

Travel is a special interest of mine, as is exploring different theories of thought. My life is a journey of discovery, where I am driven by a deep curiosity, to unravel how our thoughts & emotions, influence, and impact, on the life we live. My love affair with the ocean, combined with a genuine passion to support others, is the inspiration behind my writing.

I live in Sydney, Australia, with my partner Ivan, and two young grandchildren. I have worked for many years as a Social Worker and a Natural Therapy Practitioner.

Editorial Reviews

Caution to the Wind by Linda K Ford is a powerful memoir that had me spellbound -- at first, I thought it was fiction -- a breathtaking adventure across the seas and a battle against the worst of nature's tempers. The story begins with Geoff telling Linda, the narrator, in a matter-of-fact tone: "I've had a yearning to sail to England .. I've reached a stage in my life where if I don't make the attempt now, it may be lost forever." So saying, he invites her to plan for the adventure. And she does.

Readers' Favorite - Divine Zape

She and her partner answered the call of the sea. They wanted to heed to the breeze and sway to the wind. Such was the image of what would be expected of the sojourn. The reality was different. Marred with seasickness, a faulty water trap, uncooperative winds, and even loss of a crew member, Lin and Geoff were in for the ride of their lives. This book will have you on the edge of your seat then it will have you off that seat going after whatever that goal is that you set aside.

Literary Titan - Thomas Anderson

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