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In The Balance: A 15,000 km Voyage of the Seas of Europe
Amazon Storyteller finalist Jono Dunnett embarks upon the World's Longest WindsurfThis sailing adventure begins deep within the Arctic Circle and becomes the World's Longest Windsurfing Journey (Guinness Record). Dunnett navigates through wilderness and carries his supplies in a watertight barrel. Many boundaries of the Seas of the Atlantic Ocean are crossed, and these provide structure to the narrative as the journey tacks towards Asia. What started as an expedition becomes a voyage, and two years later it has become an odyssey.
Gale force winds, tumultuous seas and fearsome currents test him and his craft to their limits. The reader comes aboard for this sometimes traumatic ride, but also experiences his elation upon reaching land, and the peak experiences of full immersion in nature.
At sea, Dunnett could not be more alone, but on land he finds the best of humanity.
Gale force winds, tumultuous seas and fearsome currents test him and his craft to their limits. The reader comes aboard for this sometimes traumatic ride, but also experiences his elation upon reaching land, and the peak experiences of full immersion in nature.
At sea, Dunnett could not be more alone, but on land he finds the best of humanity.
369 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 12, 2022
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August 11, 2023
Superb
I literally couldn't put this book down. Having read his first book, I couldn't wait to get stuck into this one. I wasn't disappointed. This account is incredibly humble and understated. I would have liked more detail on the cycling section. I think Jono might fail to recognise that we are interested in him and not solely the journey. An incredible achievement.
Loved it. What's next Jono?
I literally couldn't put this book down. Having read his first book, I couldn't wait to get stuck into this one. I wasn't disappointed. This account is incredibly humble and understated. I would have liked more detail on the cycling section. I think Jono might fail to recognise that we are interested in him and not solely the journey. An incredible achievement.
Loved it. What's next Jono?
March 10, 2023
Epic tale
I enjoyed the first book about sailing around the coast of Britain so had eagerly anticipated this story. It was not a disappointment. Well told with a hint of sentimentality, it’s as much a tale of humanity as travel. Thank you for sharing the journey.
I enjoyed the first book about sailing around the coast of Britain so had eagerly anticipated this story. It was not a disappointment. Well told with a hint of sentimentality, it’s as much a tale of humanity as travel. Thank you for sharing the journey.
January 20, 2024
Great read
An inspiring story. One that balances raising the environmental alarm while still providing some semblance of hope that not all is lost. A great read.
An inspiring story. One that balances raising the environmental alarm while still providing some semblance of hope that not all is lost. A great read.
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