Sir Alex Rose came down to wave us off
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I think Webb Chiles almost made it around the world in one. I'd have to check the details.
A good deal of distance, but not all the way around. I recall the series of harrowing stories he wrote as he crossed the Pacific. I vaguely recall he ended the journey before completing it.
Some articles that I just pulled-off:
www.yachtingworld.com
www.sail-world.com
A good deal of distance, but not all the way around. I recall the series of harrowing stories he wrote as he crossed the Pacific. I vaguely recall he ended the journey before completing it.
Some articles that I just pulled-off:
Pitchpoled in the Pacific in an open boat – survival depends on crossing a deadly Pacific Island reef - Yachting World
Tom Cunliffe introduces an extract from 'A Single Wave' the tale of author Webb Chiles's extraordinary brush with death in the Pacific Ocean.
www.yachtingworld.com
Webb Chiles, 72, sixth circumnavigation attempt in 24ft daysailer
Some adventure sailors do so for the fame and glory that success brings. Others do it because the sea is where they love to be. Webb Chiles is in the latter category. At 72 years, and with five circumnavigations already behind him, last week he commenced his sixth circumnavigation attempt.