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Sailing to the Edge of Time

The Promise, the Challenges, and the Freedom of Ocean Voyaging

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Sailing to the Edge of Time

By: John Kretschmer
Narrated by: Matthew Kevin Anderson
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Bloomsbury presents Sailing to the Edge of Time by John Kretschmer, read by Matthew Kevin Anderson.

John Kretschmer is sailing’s practical philosopher – as much a doer as a thinker. And that is the overarching theme of this chronicle of a sailing life. Often amusing, sometimes poignant, occasionally terrifying but always inspiring, his deeply personal account is a welcome reminder of the good life waiting at sea.

With hundreds of thousands of nautical miles under his keel, John’s adventures have taken him several times around the world, with challenging crossings of the Atlantic and the Pacific, a narrow escape from a coup in Yemen, an unlikely deliverance from a coral reef off Belize as well as more serene, introspective passages where trade winds are blowing and stories are flowing. His crew has included CEOs, actors, writers, teachers, kids – in essence, everyone.

John’s narrative is interwoven with practical tips and advice in seamanship, but also, and just as importantly, his hard-won insights about making the most of our lives. He truly believes we find out who we really are, and what we are capable of, far from the shackles of land, when we find a place where time changes shape – days may merge into one another, but minutes are memorable.

To live adventurously is to live more fully, and that is the life John Kretschmer continues to live. In this book he shares his simple profundities that will inspire those who live to sail, and those seeking something more rewarding from life.©2018 John Kretschmer (P)2020 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Adventure Travel Sailing Sailing & Boating Travel Writing & Commentary Water Sports Adventure Sports Celebrity
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A remarkable and very enjoyable cocktail of blue water, action and wisdom. Kretschmer is a fine writer and an inspiration.
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John gas thus knd of gift of talking direct to your soul, he has the knack of encouraging and warning, boosting your confidence and caution you at the same time brilliant book highly recommended

outstanding advice really deep details as usual -

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loved this gentle listen and will return to listen to it again soon. Unexpected life philosophy mixed with inspiring sailing adventures & experiential advice.

lovely & informative book

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This is an extraordinarily well written account of one man’s love of the sea, seaworthy sailboats and adventure with a huge dollop of both exciting sailing anecdotes and wisdom thrown in for good measure. It’s slightly annoying that the narrator hadn’t researched the pronunciation of some common nautical terms, let alone standard English words. Surely listeners can expect a professional narrator to pronounce “incongruous” correctly, for instance?
A minor gripe, though, considering how enjoyable the book is. Thanks, John!!

Wonderful book for sailors and hopefully non-sailors

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Fantastic listening. So enjoyable. Very informative.
I’ve learned so much listening to this.
Highly recommend listening to this.

So enjoyable. Very informative.

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This book was a departure from my normal listening but very enjoyable.

The author clearly knows his stuff, but shares his expertise and experiences with humility. He is also appropriately respectful of the oceans.

Enjoyable book

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