A Single Wave: Stories of Storms and Survival by Webb Chiles

by Webb Chiles

Webb Chiles set several records while bailing his way through cyclones, capsizes, cold and wet terror. Whether rounding Cape Horn or circumnavigating in an 18-foot yawl, he frequently sailed at the edge of death but lived to write about it in this unique book.

Mass Market Paperback

First published June 25, 1999

Reviews

[Lisa Goodwin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting collection of the authors storm survival and other mishaps from a lifetime of cruising and numerous circumnavigations. Really appreciated the author's raw honesty. Enjoyed that stories are told in a narrative format and are not just boring logbook entries, though at times it was confusing keeping all of his voyages and vessels straight.
Regardless of any judgement on the authors psychology or decision making , you have to be amazed he is still alive . This is not a " how to" book, but an enjoyable venture into one mans unquenchable addiction to battle nature at any cost. I look forward to reading some of his other books.

[Matthew Parsons · Rating 4 out of 5]

Webb Chiles doing what he does best - nearly dying, not dying and then writing about it.

This is kind of a 'best of' collection of the hairiest experiences of his other books, so if you've read them a lot will be familiar.

A great collection of survival. Not recommended to give to your parents before you set off on a long-distance sailing trip.

[David · Rating 3 out of 5]

A collection of sailing stories. Most are amazing adventures of endurance, and fighting against really harsh conditions. Incredible that he survived.

[Peter C · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sailed Right Through It

Fantastic story for those who enjoy adventures on the seas. It is difficult to imagine why the author is still alive.