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Book Synopsis: Kawabunga's South Seas Adventure, Blue Water Cruising In a 20 Foot Boat, is a romantic, true-life saga about an intrepid couple who follow their dream of sailing over the horizon to the South Seas. Join the Dewells in their tiny sloop Kawabunga, as they embark upon an extraordinary voyage.
Share in the excitement of Charlie's first offshore passage. He sails alone for 42 days from San Diego to the enchanted island of Nuku Hiva. Margaret and Charlie rendezvous in Tahiti and cruise through the Societies before sailing up the Line Islands to Christmas Island. They spend three weeks on mysterious Palmyra Atoll, an uninhabited collection of islands and motus where they reclaim their childhood -- spending their days beachcombing and exploring Palmyra's three azure lagoons.
The couple drive little Kawabunga hard during the challenging 1,000 mile passage to the Hawaiian Islands -- testing their seamanship, their relationship and their courage. There is plenty of high-seas adventure on the passage home. Charlie single-hands the boat up and over the North Pacific High to Marina del Rey, fighting the battle of his life with a North Pacific storm.
Along the way the Dewells make new friends, overcome hardships and discover they are up to the challenges of storms at sea, equipment failures and riots in paradise. Kawabunga's South Seas Adventure will inspire you to follow your dream.
286 pages, 16 page color insert, glossary, extensive index, charts, line drawings, equipment list.
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Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary adventure of a lifetime? Look no further than Kawabunga's South Seas Adventure: Blue Water Cruising in a Twenty-Foot Boat. This romantic, true-life saga is the perfect companion for those who dream of sailing over the horizon to the enchanting South Seas. Join the courageous Dewells as they set sail in their tiny sloop Kawabunga, defying all odds to follow their dreams.
In this captivating book, you'll be taken on a thrilling journey as Charlie Dewell sails alone for an astonishing 42 days from San Diego to the mesmerizing island of Nuku Hiva. Experience the heart-pounding excitement he encounters during his first offshore passage. And that's just the beginning! Join Margaret and Charlie as they rendezvous in Tahiti and cruise through the stunning Societies before sailing up the Line Islands to Christmas Island.
Delve into the captivating narrative of their three-week expedition to the mysterious Palmyra Atoll – an uninhabited collection of islands and motus. Lose yourself in their adventures as they reclaim their childhood, spending days beachcombing and exploring Palmyra's three azure lagoons. It's a breathtaking experience that will leave you yearning for more.
But the challenges don't stop there! Brace yourself as the couple sets sail on a daring 1,000-mile passage to the Hawaiian Islands. Witness their unwavering determination as they navigate treacherous waters, testing their seamanship, their relationship, and their courage. Prepare for even more exhilarating high-seas adventure on their journey home, where Charlie faces the battle of a lifetime with a North Pacific storm.
Along their riveting journey, the Dewells encounter new friends, overcome hardships, and discover their true strength in the face of storms at sea, equipment failures, and even riots in paradise. Kawabunga's South Seas Adventure: Blue Water Cruising in a Twenty-Foot Boat is not just a book – it's an invitation to follow your dreams and make them a reality.
Don't miss out on this inspiring tale of adventure and resilience! Get your copy of Kawabunga's South Seas Adventure today and let the courageous Dewells guide you to the boundless possibilities of your own dreams.
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