I've Been Around First American Editi edition by Tania Aebi (2005) Paperback

by Tania Aebie

In 1985, at the age of 18, Tania Aebi set out to sail around the world alone. In this volume she presents a compendium of sailing experience and reflections. It is suitable reading for the armchair sailor dreaming about sailing one day, as well as the sailor in the cockpit actively chasing those horizons.

Genres: Nonfiction, Travel, Biography

Paperback

First published October 1, 2005

Reviews

[Regan B. · Rating 3 out of 5]

I absolutely loved her first book about her feat of sailing around the world. I thought this might be a follow-up of what she has done since then. It is more a compilation of essays. Still enjoyable, but not the follow-up I thought it would be.

[Suzanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is actually a series of reprinted essays from Tania originally published in nautical magazines. They are very well done. Unlike her first book, Maiden Voyage, Tania writes this book all by herself and she is, indeed, a fine writer. For women it is a fun read. Her chapter on "hair" maintenance on a boat in humidity, with limited fresh water is a hoot. Salt water on a leg (post shaving) is a uniquely female experience...made worse in Tahiti, where the women are gorgeous with long locks of hair on their head, but unfairly (per Tania) none on their legs. For those interested, she is currently sailing in the South Pacific with her two sons for six months. Check out the Boat US site under cruising logs to folow her progress if you are interested.

[Deb]

Really enjoyed her first book about her solo circumnavigation of the globe at age 18, and look forward to this follow up.

[Christie · Rating 5 out of 5]

great update