Publisher Description

This classic sea story recounts Frank Dye's intrepid voyages in his open 16ft Wayfarer dinghy to Iceland and Norway, which must rank among the most hazardous sea adventures of our time. Encountering the whole gamut of weather, such is Frank Dye's seamanship that he and his crew survived gales up to Force 9, capsizing and 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 will marvel at the sheer temerity of a man who would attempt Iceland and Norway in such a craft.' Yachting Monthly 'Frank and Margaret Dye have become dinghy sailing legends in their own time.' Yachts & Yachting

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An amazing story of one man and his crew battling against all the odds in a small dinghy Will be welcomed by admirers of Frank Dye, a cult figure in the world of small boat sailing The true story of great perseverance, hardship, determination and triumph over adversity A wonderful armchair read for sailors and non-sailors alike

Author Biography

Frank Dye is a cult figure in the world of open boat sailing. Sincebuying his first boat at the age of 27, he has indulged his passion foradventure by sailing to Iceland and Norway, as well as journeyingthrough the waters of North America.

Review

"The story is well told and vivid in its description." The Nautical Magazine

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An amazing story of one man and his crew battling against all the odds in a small dinghy Will be welcomed by admirers of Frank Dye, a cult figure in the world of small boat sailing The true story of great perseverance, hardship, determination and triumph over adversity A wonderful armchair read for sailors and non-sailors alike

Long Description

This classic sea story recounts Frank Dye's intrepid voyages in his open 16ft Wayfarer dinghy to Iceland and Norway, which must rank among the most hazardous sea adventures of our time.....Encountering the whole gamut of weather, such is Frank Dye's seamanship that he and his crew survived gales up to Force 9, capsizing and 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.

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"Without doubt Frank Dye is one of this century's greatest small boat seamen. Any reader who has been far offshore in bad weather will marvel at the sheer temerity of a man who would attempt Iceland and Norway in such a craft."-Yachting Monthly"Frank and Margaret Dye have become dinghy sailing legends in their own time."-Yachts & Yachting"Frank was a modest and formidably talented sailor...very few of us have his skill, capacity for endurance or vision."-Water Craft

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An amazing story of one man and his crew battling against all the odds in a small dinghy Will be welcomed by admirers of Frank Dye, a cult figure in the world of small boat sailing The true story of great perseverance, hardship, determination and triumph over adversity A wonderful armchair read for sailors and non-sailors alike

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