Ocean-crossing wayfarer: To Iceland and Norway in an open boat

by Frank Dye

Hardcover, 1977

Status

Available

Call number

914.810440922

Collection

Publication

David & Charles (1977), Edition: First edition., 144 pages

Description

This classic sea story recounts Frank Dye's intrepid voyagesin his open 16ft Wayfarer dinghy to Iceland and Norway, which must rankamong the most hazardous sea adventures of our time. Encountering the whole gamut of weather, such is Frank Dye'sseamanship that he and his crew survived gales up to Force 9, capsizingand a broken mast, finally arriving safely to a Scandinavian welcome.It is a hair raising unforgettable narrative in which we glimpse Frank's gifted boat-handling skills and his instinct for survival. 'Without doubt Frank Dye is one of this century's greatest small boat seamen.' Yachting Monthly 'Any reader who has been far offshore in bad weather willmarvel at the sheer temerity of a man who would attempt Iceland andNorway in such a craft.' Yachting Monthly 'Frank and Margaret Dye have become dinghy sailing legends in their own time.' Yachts & Yachting… (more)

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

144 p.

ISBN

0715373714 / 9780715373712
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