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Solitaire Spirit: Three times around the world single-handed
Les Powles
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Description for Solitaire Spirit: Three times around the world single-handed
Paperback. The extraordinary story of an ordinary yachtsman who built his own yacht, then sailed around the world (three times) with only 8 hours of prior experience. Num Pages: 328 pages, Colour photos and b/w maps. BIC Classification: BG; WSSN3; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 133 x 198 x 24. Weight in Grams: 282. Three Times Around the World Single-handed. 328 pages, Colour photos and b/w maps. The extraordinary story of an ordinary yachtsman who built his own yacht, then sailed around the world (three times) with only 8 hours of prior experience. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BG; WSSN3; WTL. Dimension: 133 x 198 x 24. Weight: 320.
Les Powles only had 8 hours of sailing experience when he decided to sail solo around the world. Many novices would be content to just dream of such an adventure, and maybe get as far as a solo Channel crossing a couple of years down the line. Not so Les Powles, one of the twentieth century's most extraordinary and eccentric sailors.
Les was in his 50s when he built himself a yacht with little prior knowledge of boatbuilding. Remarkably he made it across the Atlantic, though his navigation skills didn't match his boatbuilding abilities; his first landfall was Brazil. ... Read more
Les Powles only had 8 hours of sailing experience when he decided to sail solo around the world. Many novices would be content to just dream of such an adventure, and maybe get as far as a solo Channel crossing a couple of years down the line. Not so Les Powles, one of the twentieth century's most extraordinary and eccentric sailors.
Les was in his 50s when he built himself a yacht with little prior knowledge of boatbuilding. Remarkably he made it across the Atlantic, though his navigation skills didn't match his boatbuilding abilities; his first landfall was Brazil. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
328
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Number of Pages
328
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781408154151
SKU
V9781408154151
Shipping Time
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About Les Powles
The late Les Powles didn't find the time to write this book until the age of 85. An ordinary yachtsman with an extraordinary tale to tell, he won Yachtsman of the Year in 1981 in recognition of his amazing achievements, and after completing his last great adventure, Lymington Yacht Haven gave him a free berth for life. He died in ... Read more
Reviews for Solitaire Spirit: Three times around the world single-handed
Remarkable
RNSA
Required reading for any who have the inclination to cock a snook at convention.
Barry Pickthall
Classic Boat
I can't remember when I've enjoyed a book more.
Fly & Fish
RNSA
Required reading for any who have the inclination to cock a snook at convention.
Barry Pickthall
Classic Boat
I can't remember when I've enjoyed a book more.
Fly & Fish