Review of Bluewater Walkabout
Posted: 30 Dec 2022, 13:36
[Following is a volunteer review of "Bluewater Walkabout" by Tina Dreffin.]
Bluewater Walkabout: Into the Pacific on the Trail of the Ancient Mariners by Tina Dreffin is a thrilling account of the author's solo sailing journey from San Francisco to Australia. Dreffin chronicles her five-month-long voyage with her "little boat" in vivid detail, while also imparting a wealth of knowledge about the history and culture of the places she visits.
Dreffin begins her journey with a detailed description of the preparations she makes for her voyage. She outlines the safety equipment she installs on her boat, along with the navigation and communication systems she uses to stay in touch with other vessels and the land. She also outlines the physical and mental preparations she makes, and how she is able to overcome the fear of being alone in the vast ocean.
Once Dreffin is underway, her narrative takes on a more exciting and adventurous tone. She visits islands and ports along her route, and recounts her interactions with the various cultures she encounters. Her descriptions of the landscapes and wildlife she encounters are stunning, and she provides vivid and detailed accounts of the various creatures she encountered during her voyage.
The author also provides an interesting historical perspective of the places she visits. She visits Easter Island and discusses the mysterious disappearance of
It mayy be overly optimistic in its portrayal of life aboard a sailboat.
2. The book does not provide much in the way of practical advice for how to live aboard a sailboat, and may not be the best resource for someone who is looking for more detailed information about life at sea.
3. Some readers may find the author’s romanticized portrayal of life aboard a sailboat to be unrealistic or even naive.
4. The book does not address the potential dangers or challenges that may arise when living at sea.
I rate 4 out of 5
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Bluewater Walkabout
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
Bluewater Walkabout: Into the Pacific on the Trail of the Ancient Mariners by Tina Dreffin is a thrilling account of the author's solo sailing journey from San Francisco to Australia. Dreffin chronicles her five-month-long voyage with her "little boat" in vivid detail, while also imparting a wealth of knowledge about the history and culture of the places she visits.
Dreffin begins her journey with a detailed description of the preparations she makes for her voyage. She outlines the safety equipment she installs on her boat, along with the navigation and communication systems she uses to stay in touch with other vessels and the land. She also outlines the physical and mental preparations she makes, and how she is able to overcome the fear of being alone in the vast ocean.
Once Dreffin is underway, her narrative takes on a more exciting and adventurous tone. She visits islands and ports along her route, and recounts her interactions with the various cultures she encounters. Her descriptions of the landscapes and wildlife she encounters are stunning, and she provides vivid and detailed accounts of the various creatures she encountered during her voyage.
The author also provides an interesting historical perspective of the places she visits. She visits Easter Island and discusses the mysterious disappearance of
It mayy be overly optimistic in its portrayal of life aboard a sailboat.
2. The book does not provide much in the way of practical advice for how to live aboard a sailboat, and may not be the best resource for someone who is looking for more detailed information about life at sea.
3. Some readers may find the author’s romanticized portrayal of life aboard a sailboat to be unrealistic or even naive.
4. The book does not address the potential dangers or challenges that may arise when living at sea.
I rate 4 out of 5
******
Bluewater Walkabout
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon