Sea-Steading: A Life of Hope and Freedom on the Last Viable Frontier

by Jerome FitzGerald

Sea-steading is a unique book. Perhaps more clearly than any other book ever published, Sea-steading goes directly to the core of why some people sail, and why some people would choose to make the sea their home. Filled with theoretical inquiry as well as practical tips, Sea-steading provides the reader with a wealth of information. From sailing techniques, boat maintenance skills, financial savvy, and forage foods-even how to construct a green, self-sufficient ocean going home and see the world; it's all here!

312 pages, Paperback

First published February 24, 2006

Reviews

[Eva · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you can ignore the spelling errors, it is a great book for those who want to sail without using the engine. If you sail, it is good to practice the things recommended, even if you have an engine. When you least expect it, you won't have an engine and then it's not the time you wished you would have read the book. I've learned a lot from it, and look forward to putting many of the recommendations into practice.

[Aaron Dutton · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is half-advice, half-philosophy about living on a boat without a motor. I toughed through the first few chapters which contained a lot of ranting about religion and seemingly not a lot about sailing except in the philosophical sense. That said, the second half got more practical and was a lot more enjoyable for me.

Based in Bellingham, Washington, a lot of the geographic references made sense to me.

I won't be living on a boat anytime soon but I was glad the author was willing to share his point of view.