Product Description

This is more than a story about sailing. It is a true romance of a newlywed couple's adjustment to life at sea and each other. Through 47 countries and 45,000 miles, we share their terror of a near dismasting and their delight of exploring new cultures. Sometimes witty and sometimes setting your pulse racing, what enlivens this true narrative is that the author freely shares her emotions and opinions from a personal point of view. She turns what could have easily been a travelogue into a tale of adventure, sometimes changing the names to protect the guilty!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1466856 in Books
• Published on: 2006-11-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 169 pages

From the Back Cover
Ever dream of sailing around the world? That was not Alicia's plan when she wrote a letter to God asking for the "Man of her Dreams". She didn't know that her saucy request to "do a little sailing" would be granted. But Bill arrived complete with something of which dreams are made...a honeymoon that lasted seven years circumnavigating the globe. Unprepared for the cruising life but determined to cultivate an enthusiasm for sailing, she takes us on a passage from "a fear of the unknown" to "a sudden surge of pride". This is more than a story about sailing. It is a true romance of a newlywed couple's adjustment to life at sea and each other. Through 47 different countries and 45,000 miles, we share their terror of a near dismasting and their delight of exploring new cultures. In her easy, conversational style, Alicia describes how they survived the elements when there was nowhere to hide. Sometimes witty and sometimes setting your pulse racing, what enlivens this true narrative is that Alicia freely shares her emotions and opinions from a personal point of view. She turns what could have easily been a travelogue into a tale of adventure, sometimes changing the names to protect the guilty! Whether you are an old salt or an uninitiated armchair sailor, the adventurous romantic in you will enjoy reading about this bride's passage from reluctant first mate to a fully adjusted, enthusiastic sailor.

About the Author
Alicia Blodgett was born and grew up in West Palm Beach, Florida. She and her husband, Bill now reside in Palm Beach, Florida.

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.
We shared watch with four hours on and four hours off, never able to get a full night's sleep the entire time. Hardly a word was spoken between us. Was this my husband's fantasy trip? By the eighth day the seas still weren't calm. I'd had enough and was ready to jump overboard. I plopped my weary body on the settee. Partly sitting and partly prone, chin on my chest. Bill assumed a similar position across from me. Raising my head slowly, I looked him in the eyes. Taking a deep breath, I thought, "This is unbearable. How can I tell him I can't go on? Will he ever forgive me?" As every mutinous thought raced through my mind, Bill returned my gaze. Slowly, he started shaking his head from side to side. And out of his mouth came the words I longed to hear, "I don't like this. We'll quit when we get to St. Thomas." With amazing refinement, I was able to say quietly "Okay." In my heart, I wanted to jump up and scream "Hallelujah!".

Customer Reviews

If you are looking for inspiration to sail around the world this is not the book.
This is the story of a rich woman with a husband that takes a sabbatical, so he can sail around the world. They start out with a good boat then decide that it is not big enough and by a brand new "big" one. Lots of stories about other peoples shipwrecks and pirates, playing golf and tennis along the way.
It is not a bad book but she does not have much to say other than she enjoyed the voyage and loved to live the good life.

Could not put it down
So well written...I did not want to lay it down. It is a wonderful story about two newly married people on a voyage around the world on a sail boat. I found it so interesting and informative. If you are thinking about an around the world sailing adventure...please read this first!

Serendipitous Find
A few weeks back I was stuck in JFK during a travel mess caused by software and weather. During the long, long layover, I met an interesting fellow, Bill Blodgett, the wife of the author. What an amazing and modest man. At some point he asked if I had interest in sailing and one thing led to another before he mentioned a seven year honeymoon around the world. One result of the trip was this wonderful little book. Although we will likely never meet, I have to say "Thank you Alicia!" for sharing your wonderful story and thanks to Bill for telling me about it.