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Bound for Distant Seas

A Voyage Alone to Asia Aboard the 28-Foot Sailboat Atom

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Bound for Distant Seas

By: James Baldwin
Narrated by: Nick O'Kelly
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Bound for Distant Seas begins sailing author James Baldwin's epic tale of his second circumnavigation. His story is seasoned by his adventures during his first circumnavigation in 1984-86 as told in Across Islands and Oceans. Alone with little money aboard Atom, his now-engineless 28-foot sailboat, James embarks on his odyssey without the comforts and equipment most sailors consider essential. Challenging himself to live as closely with the sea as possible, the author sets sail in 1987 from Florida, bound for new adventures on the distant shores of Asia. He does not return home again for 15 years.

In this paean to the sea and foreign lands, the author recounts the best and worst of life on the ocean, visits to far-flung islands, and adventures amid throngs of humanity in some of the world's most densely populated cities. This unvarnished physical and philosophical saga includes encounters with dead-eyed bureaucrats, native angels of mercy, newly discovered WWII wreckage, fellow expat adventurers, rogues and misfits.

The journey takes many unplanned turns as the author faces near misses with lurking dangers, hikes across islands, finds temporary employment ashore, and immerses himself in foreign cultures. Along the way he is tested by sea and society, and he ultimately discovers the priceless treasures of heart and mind that he seeks. James invites you to come aboard Atom for the journey of a lifetime.

©2015 James Baldwin (P)2015 David N. Olberding
Adventure Travel Adventurers, Explorers & Survival Sailing Sailing & Boating Travel Writing & Commentary Water Sports Adventure Sports China Latin American Imperial Japan

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Well written and well read. The author doesn't pull punches in pointing out specific persons and companies. He gives a great sense of cruising without an engine.

Easy, fun, humorous, no nonsense

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