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		euroderf on April 2, 2025 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Sailing from Berkeley to Hawaii in a 19ft Sailboat Another recommendation: Racundra's First Cruise by Arthur Ransome.

ok_dad on April 2, 2025 [–]

I love “Sailing Alone Around the World” by Joshua Slocum. He was the first to do so. I always wanted to build a replica of his boat (plans are available) and do some solo sailing, but maybe not around the world.

KWxIUElW8Xt0tD9 on April 2, 2025 | [–]

His boat is famous for being balanced in its sailing characteristics -- holds course without him at the helm.

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