One of my favorite websites is run by Willis Eschenbach - he writes a lot about climate science but he has also lived an amazing life and is a top story-teller. Website: Skating Under The Ice and his about page: About This Site
Over the last few days, he has been serializing an account of his delivering a sailboat from Hong Kong to California.
Here is what he has posted so far:
I Am Invited Overseas
Back in 1976, when I was about 30, a wealthy friend of mine made me an offer I couldn’t refuse. I was to fly to Hong Kong, where I’d be the First Mate on a sailboat he’d bought and wanted to be delivered back to the US. I’ve done a variety of boat deliveries, they’re always good fun. I wrote about another boat delivery in several parts here, Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, and Part 5. So I said sure, I’ll deliver a sailboat, no problemo.
Here are the stories - some wonderful writing and a great adventure:
And Willis is just warming up to the story - check back every day or so. He is a wonderful writer.
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