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Get Real, Get Gone: How to Become a Modern Sea Gypsy and Sail Away Forever
The idea that you have to be rich to travel the world on your own yacht is so universal that it goes largely unquestioned. The ubiquitous images of rich men on super-yachts sipping Martinis only help cement this image. This book hopes to change all that.
Rick and Jasna’s recent appearance on Ben Fogle’s New Lives in the Wild chronicled their budget lifestyle and adventures aboard Calypso, and introduced the idea of budget sailing to a whole new audience – an audience who may have never considered the possibility that such a dream could be made a reality, on such a small amount of money. This book is for them and for any experienced sailors who want to cast off the yoke of consumerist yachting and get back to what really matters at sea.
If you are not rich, but dream of seeing our beautiful world from the deck of your own boat, this book is packed full of practical and spiritual advice to help you cut through the endless marketing and identify what it is you truly need to become a modern sea gypsy and sail away on the greatest adventure of your life…
Rick and Jasna’s recent appearance on Ben Fogle’s New Lives in the Wild chronicled their budget lifestyle and adventures aboard Calypso, and introduced the idea of budget sailing to a whole new audience – an audience who may have never considered the possibility that such a dream could be made a reality, on such a small amount of money. This book is for them and for any experienced sailors who want to cast off the yoke of consumerist yachting and get back to what really matters at sea.
If you are not rich, but dream of seeing our beautiful world from the deck of your own boat, this book is packed full of practical and spiritual advice to help you cut through the endless marketing and identify what it is you truly need to become a modern sea gypsy and sail away on the greatest adventure of your life…
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First published July 22, 2015
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October 9, 2020
I picked this book because it has great reviews across the board, but now I am astounded that it does. I am interested in the live-aboard life, but this book addresses a very narrow definition of it. The author is condescending and trash talks anything that doesn't work for him (it is allegedly joint written but Jasna only identifies herself as the author of a brief section and for the most part the voice comes across as that of one author). There is no insight or flexibility for other ways of making it work. Most of the book is useless unless you want to mimic the authors' lifestyle exactly (and he looks down on anyone who doesn't, except those that live even more purely than him/them). I am astounded that they make money writing considering the overall tone of the book. I don't know why anyone would pay to continue being spoken to like that.
There is also the pervading idea (in keeping with the idea "any sailor worth their salt lives almost exactly like me" attitude) that anyone getting into this life style is part of a hetero romantic/sexual couple and that the man is interested in the sailing and mechanics and the woman is interested in a boat that looks pretty. Even the chapter on relationships (where the main author encourages a more equal partnership) repeatedly reinforces the idea that if you're sailing with someone it's your "main squeeze" and ladies at sea don't seem to know much about sailing. He has a way of hitting you over the head with this and his other opinions (like buy as few electronics as you can!!). The narrow mindedness of the author put me off from finishing this book for months.
Some of the advice is okay, and then there are things like sell your car and your home and get rid of all your debt (assuming you own a car and/or a home to sell and that selling them would make any kind of dent in your debt), and drop everything in your life to move to another country where boats are cheap; buy a used one and fix, fix, fix it up while you learn to sail in the area. He also drops a lot of jargon on you without explanation for a book allegedly to help beginners.
The only chapter I really got into was one about food on board. They use little to no refrigeration and talking about collecting, storing, and keeping food on board was fascinating. There was also some recommended reading (like one book on food) that sounded much better than this book.
There is also the pervading idea (in keeping with the idea "any sailor worth their salt lives almost exactly like me" attitude) that anyone getting into this life style is part of a hetero romantic/sexual couple and that the man is interested in the sailing and mechanics and the woman is interested in a boat that looks pretty. Even the chapter on relationships (where the main author encourages a more equal partnership) repeatedly reinforces the idea that if you're sailing with someone it's your "main squeeze" and ladies at sea don't seem to know much about sailing. He has a way of hitting you over the head with this and his other opinions (like buy as few electronics as you can!!). The narrow mindedness of the author put me off from finishing this book for months.
Some of the advice is okay, and then there are things like sell your car and your home and get rid of all your debt (assuming you own a car and/or a home to sell and that selling them would make any kind of dent in your debt), and drop everything in your life to move to another country where boats are cheap; buy a used one and fix, fix, fix it up while you learn to sail in the area. He also drops a lot of jargon on you without explanation for a book allegedly to help beginners.
The only chapter I really got into was one about food on board. They use little to no refrigeration and talking about collecting, storing, and keeping food on board was fascinating. There was also some recommended reading (like one book on food) that sounded much better than this book.
March 24, 2018
Thanks for believing in my dream.
This book was the encouragement I needed. I have taken the dream and put it to a timeline. (Less than 6 months now). I've been reading everything I can get my hands on including all the awful things that can happen on a boat. Get Real has taken the negative and put it in perspective. It shows that with some common sense and diligence this dream (now goal) is possible.
This book was the encouragement I needed. I have taken the dream and put it to a timeline. (Less than 6 months now). I've been reading everything I can get my hands on including all the awful things that can happen on a boat. Get Real has taken the negative and put it in perspective. It shows that with some common sense and diligence this dream (now goal) is possible.
January 22, 2018
This is the best psychology and economics book I’ve ever read – oh and sailing too
Hands down the best description of both the Sailing live-aboard lifestyle and how to get there practical book I have ever read on the subject. The authors have done a fantastic job of truly explaining how to get out on the ocean. There were moments I felt like I was going to fall off my chair laughing – I suspect with their lifestyle they can look back and laugh at us landlubbers even more.
From the first paragraph on the first page this book is serious about how to get you out of the rat race that we live today on land and into the modern sea gypsy lifestyle.
After watching six months of SV Delos on YouTube, this book fills in many of the details that you don’t see behind the scenes or the backstory of how to do your own Delos life. If you have not watched an episode (face it binge watched) SVDelos.com it is the perfect companion to this book.
Really, I can’t say enough good things about how much fun it was to read this book and to start thinking about and planning how to move off the land. Anybody want to buy house and a couple of cars?
The only thing this book did not actually cover much of was parental responsibilities and raising children aboard – so out of the box, this book is either for the BK (before kids) crowd or post kids-out-of-college crowd. That said, this was a fantastic foundation and laid the groundwork and would not take much extrapolation to figure it out on your own. Perhaps the authors will one day write a sequel that includes the extra family responsibilities with live aboard. Certainly many people do raise families aboard a boat and sail in many different parts of the world.
Hands down the best description of both the Sailing live-aboard lifestyle and how to get there practical book I have ever read on the subject. The authors have done a fantastic job of truly explaining how to get out on the ocean. There were moments I felt like I was going to fall off my chair laughing – I suspect with their lifestyle they can look back and laugh at us landlubbers even more.
From the first paragraph on the first page this book is serious about how to get you out of the rat race that we live today on land and into the modern sea gypsy lifestyle.
After watching six months of SV Delos on YouTube, this book fills in many of the details that you don’t see behind the scenes or the backstory of how to do your own Delos life. If you have not watched an episode (face it binge watched) SVDelos.com it is the perfect companion to this book.
Really, I can’t say enough good things about how much fun it was to read this book and to start thinking about and planning how to move off the land. Anybody want to buy house and a couple of cars?
The only thing this book did not actually cover much of was parental responsibilities and raising children aboard – so out of the box, this book is either for the BK (before kids) crowd or post kids-out-of-college crowd. That said, this was a fantastic foundation and laid the groundwork and would not take much extrapolation to figure it out on your own. Perhaps the authors will one day write a sequel that includes the extra family responsibilities with live aboard. Certainly many people do raise families aboard a boat and sail in many different parts of the world.
October 2, 2018
A few interesting points
I guess when writing any book the author needs to be opinionated (otherwise they wouldn't be driven to write the book) but this book comes across with a certain arrogance that I have never experienced before. I also question some of the calculations around being insured/self - insured. I raised this with the author who, to his credit, did get back to me but seemed quite happy to ignore the point being made (maybe because it doesn't fit in with his ideology). I downloaded the book because, as a recent liveaboard, it seemed like ideal reading. However, I didn't really feel as though I could take much from it as it was mainly just a moan about modern light sailing yachts and the cost of marine professionals
I guess when writing any book the author needs to be opinionated (otherwise they wouldn't be driven to write the book) but this book comes across with a certain arrogance that I have never experienced before. I also question some of the calculations around being insured/self - insured. I raised this with the author who, to his credit, did get back to me but seemed quite happy to ignore the point being made (maybe because it doesn't fit in with his ideology). I downloaded the book because, as a recent liveaboard, it seemed like ideal reading. However, I didn't really feel as though I could take much from it as it was mainly just a moan about modern light sailing yachts and the cost of marine professionals
March 12, 2019
Without reservations, I believe this is the best book for getting into the mindset of a sea gypsy for those who do not have deep pockets. With the proliferation of sailing YouTube channels, one can see slick videos of people sailing the world on 50+ ft boats, new catamarans or a fresh from the molds Beneteau Oceanis 45 with an "Easy Sailing" option. But then the thought comes: what do I have in common with these people? I cannot even imagine spending that kind of money on a boat. Does it mean that sailing life is not for me? No. I just need to think differently. And this book is the best I have found to teach me how. It's full of concrete advice, but doesn't get too deep into details and I think that's the best approach for a beginner. First learn to think like a gypsy, then learn the details hands-on and from other books.
Also, Rick has just the right sense of humor for my taste and he liberally sprinkles the book with jokes that actually make me laugh. That certainly helps to deliver the message.
Also, Rick has just the right sense of humor for my taste and he liberally sprinkles the book with jokes that actually make me laugh. That certainly helps to deliver the message.
June 25, 2020
Amazing Book about sailing just what I needed to get in the right mind and on the right course. Very good advice and also fun to read.
January 19, 2020
Good sitting in my recliner home from work during winter reader
I enjoyed reading this book to reinforce my attitude about continuing my renovation of my 1982 Offshore 33 Cat Ketch that I lived on for several years and have owned since 1987 and now under extensive renovation deferred due to surgeries and work. Trying to finish it before retiring and of 2020. I generally agree with the authors presentation though I think some additional discussion of rigging for short handed sailing would be helpful, and the discussion of alt energy systems on small boats should be expanded. I totally agree with the sentiments about high powered dinghies. I have a small inflatable with a 2 up Honda 4 stoke and a homemade motor mount for my boarding ladder that allows me to move Valhalla II around in quiet waters and marinas if I should need my diesel (24 hp Universal 3 cyl ) worked on. I have had both hard and inflatables and will go back to a light pram rowing/sailing dinghy when I get back to cruising in retirement. One thing about my Cat Ketch is that it has aluminum telephone poles for unstated masts, wishbone booms and is rigged to use sheet stoppers and one medium manual self-tailing winch. I will further reduce need for human power with rigging purchase blocks on the halyards when I get to work on rigging and sails this summer.
I enjoyed reading this book to reinforce my attitude about continuing my renovation of my 1982 Offshore 33 Cat Ketch that I lived on for several years and have owned since 1987 and now under extensive renovation deferred due to surgeries and work. Trying to finish it before retiring and of 2020. I generally agree with the authors presentation though I think some additional discussion of rigging for short handed sailing would be helpful, and the discussion of alt energy systems on small boats should be expanded. I totally agree with the sentiments about high powered dinghies. I have a small inflatable with a 2 up Honda 4 stoke and a homemade motor mount for my boarding ladder that allows me to move Valhalla II around in quiet waters and marinas if I should need my diesel (24 hp Universal 3 cyl ) worked on. I have had both hard and inflatables and will go back to a light pram rowing/sailing dinghy when I get back to cruising in retirement. One thing about my Cat Ketch is that it has aluminum telephone poles for unstated masts, wishbone booms and is rigged to use sheet stoppers and one medium manual self-tailing winch. I will further reduce need for human power with rigging purchase blocks on the halyards when I get to work on rigging and sails this summer.
August 13, 2019
Inspiring stuff, built on a foundation of solid advice.
I first read this book when I knew nothing about sailing. In response to a vague expression of interest about living on a boat, an RYA instructor friend told me to read this book.
I did. "I can do that" I thought.
The OH and I have learned the basics of sailing, and we're off to buy our first boat and move aboard in a couple of months. I'm rereading the book now, a little wiser than last time (although probably not much) nodding at all the bits that fit with my little bits of experience, or advice gleaned elsewhere, and making copious notes of the bits I'd forgotten from last time.
What I love about this book is that it's not just a "Go you!" exhortation to get out there. That's all very well, but there's enough of that stuff around, and a motivational poster doesn't get us very far, does it? This book does a lot more than that. It also sets out a simple plan for how to get where you want to be. And some sober advice to think about, in case actually it isn't for you.
Highly recommended.
I first read this book when I knew nothing about sailing. In response to a vague expression of interest about living on a boat, an RYA instructor friend told me to read this book.
I did. "I can do that" I thought.
The OH and I have learned the basics of sailing, and we're off to buy our first boat and move aboard in a couple of months. I'm rereading the book now, a little wiser than last time (although probably not much) nodding at all the bits that fit with my little bits of experience, or advice gleaned elsewhere, and making copious notes of the bits I'd forgotten from last time.
What I love about this book is that it's not just a "Go you!" exhortation to get out there. That's all very well, but there's enough of that stuff around, and a motivational poster doesn't get us very far, does it? This book does a lot more than that. It also sets out a simple plan for how to get where you want to be. And some sober advice to think about, in case actually it isn't for you.
Highly recommended.
July 9, 2020
Direct, refreshing, funny and useful. What more could you want from a book designed to motivate you to take the leap into an extraordinary but surprisingly attainable life.
After being fascinated with learning to sail and wanting to live aboard a boat and travel slow, one book title kept coming up again and again in various blogs I was reading.
I'm glad I decided to read it. The practical no nonsense approach was just what I needed to inspire me to do what I want to do. It's possible, you don't need riches you just determination, common sense and preparation, all outlined very well in this book. It's a trove of helpful and applicable information on a subject that can seem daunting for a person unaccustomed to life at sea.
Full of humour and easy to read, I would definitely recommend it to anyone remotely interested in the topic. Solid advice and wisdom from someone with invaluable experience, some fantastic quotes in there also!
After being fascinated with learning to sail and wanting to live aboard a boat and travel slow, one book title kept coming up again and again in various blogs I was reading.
I'm glad I decided to read it. The practical no nonsense approach was just what I needed to inspire me to do what I want to do. It's possible, you don't need riches you just determination, common sense and preparation, all outlined very well in this book. It's a trove of helpful and applicable information on a subject that can seem daunting for a person unaccustomed to life at sea.
Full of humour and easy to read, I would definitely recommend it to anyone remotely interested in the topic. Solid advice and wisdom from someone with invaluable experience, some fantastic quotes in there also!
September 6, 2020
This book is an absolute must-have for any would-be seafarers wanting to break away from the "norm" of land life, and not only survive but thrive on the sea! Besides providing a wealth of information that is actually usable and relevant, it is also incredibly entertaining and well-written in the process. I've read this book three times in the past year that I've owned it, while working on my sailboat and getting her prepped for her big excursion into the great blue unknown, and I plan to read it one last time before officially untying the lines. From what kind of boat to get and what equipment you REALLY need to have onboard, to living a fun, safe and sustainable existence out on, as the author Rick says, the Big Blue Wobbly, this book covers virtually everything you need to know to accomplish this endeavor, in a realistic, honest, obtainable way. Hands down, one of the best books I could recommend to anyone wanting to live the sea gypsy life!
February 18, 2019
For over forty years I've wanted to sail around the world - to complete a circumnavigation. Now, having read Rick and Jasna's book I realise that, having "got real" what I had actually been pining after all these years was a simpler lifestyle without the clutter and stress of modern living. I wanted to be a Sea Gypsy!
A no-holds-barred first part of the book desribes the best and most successful way to achieve that dream lifestyle from the best type of boat to buy to the oft skimmed-over subject of finances (unfortunately for me I bought the book after I'd bought my "work-of-the-devil-fin-and-spade boat" 😉).
The second half of the book deals with the realities of a Sea Gypsy life. Covering safety, anchoring, engines and provisioning amongst many other topics.
If you only buy one book on a watery lifestyle make sure it's Get Real, Get Gone
A no-holds-barred first part of the book desribes the best and most successful way to achieve that dream lifestyle from the best type of boat to buy to the oft skimmed-over subject of finances (unfortunately for me I bought the book after I'd bought my "work-of-the-devil-fin-and-spade boat" 😉).
The second half of the book deals with the realities of a Sea Gypsy life. Covering safety, anchoring, engines and provisioning amongst many other topics.
If you only buy one book on a watery lifestyle make sure it's Get Real, Get Gone
February 19, 2019
after reading the book "get real, get going" I'm on the way to sell my motorboat. In nearest future, I hope to buy a steel sailboat 33feet long to go in the baltic see and, after some time trainee the sailing, I will go south.
All my best wishes and thanks for your words. I hope I'm on a better trip next time :-)
By the way, I'm 60 years old and I have to go single handed. There are only some experience in the past with sailboats but nothing, I can use today.
My tip: this book is a "must have"! No way to buy a sailboat without Janas and Ricks ideas and tips about sailboat features and ways in the world!
Peter (Germany)
All my best wishes and thanks for your words. I hope I'm on a better trip next time :-)
By the way, I'm 60 years old and I have to go single handed. There are only some experience in the past with sailboats but nothing, I can use today.
My tip: this book is a "must have"! No way to buy a sailboat without Janas and Ricks ideas and tips about sailboat features and ways in the world!
Peter (Germany)
December 4, 2020
Two stars because if you can wade through the whining and deriding of any other kind of lifestyle, there are a FEW pointers here - but with so many other good books on the topic why bother? The author seems to have a chip on his shoulder larger than any boat he would EVER consider buying. The tone of this book is insufferable. If the author cut out all the time he spent needlessly bashing any other choices but his own this book would be fantastic - and probably 25 pages long int total. Oh, and there are nice bits of sexism mixed in as well.
August 17, 2020
I’m inspired
I’ve never before read a “how to” book I couldn’t put down. They describe their experiences and the great things about life aboard, and also fill it full of practical advice I know I’m going to be reading again when I’m ready to make the jump.
Thank you for all the work you put into this book.
I’ve never before read a “how to” book I couldn’t put down. They describe their experiences and the great things about life aboard, and also fill it full of practical advice I know I’m going to be reading again when I’m ready to make the jump.
Thank you for all the work you put into this book.
August 27, 2020
Great book for anyone ready to buy a boat
Practical and common sense advice for anyone thinking of buying a sailboat. Very well written, with useful advice for every sailor. Useful as a what you need to know manual. Very wise onboard expectation relationship advice. You will find many occasions to re-read this book.
Practical and common sense advice for anyone thinking of buying a sailboat. Very well written, with useful advice for every sailor. Useful as a what you need to know manual. Very wise onboard expectation relationship advice. You will find many occasions to re-read this book.
February 10, 2016
Unexpected nice book
It was unexpected to me to find a lot of small nice thoughts in this book on all aspects of sailing life.
Enjoyed it!
It was unexpected to me to find a lot of small nice thoughts in this book on all aspects of sailing life.
Enjoyed it!
June 7, 2020
This was my first read from people living this lifestyle. I found the whole book amazing. I have nothing to compare it to at the moment and will be reading more books of people doing this. There were two big takeaways I learned from Rick and Jasna. First, I needed to change my outlook on goalsetting. I have "sailed" all over the world in a big steel ship, but I want to do it on my own. I need to not necessarily drop that goal, but all the restrictions that come with it. Let it happen on its own, don't make it happen. Second, sailing is dangerous, everyone can agree on that, but there is so much you can learn to minize danger and make bluewater sailing a very safe endevour. Rick and Jasna will touch on many of these things. A very inspiring read.
July 25, 2020
What an excellent, informative, uncompromising and entertaining read this is! Well worth the very reasonable price, even if you had zero intention of ever ‘escaping’ to the high seas, as it’s brilliantly written and very funny.
Rick, you should produce more of this stuff - you have a definite gift!
Rick, you should produce more of this stuff - you have a definite gift!
May 26, 2020
I really enjoyed reading Rick and Jasna's book. It's filled with great advice about how to go about getting a boat, what to pick, how to negotiate, how to save money fixing it up and finally how to live on it. It completely changed my view on getting a boat. It educated me in appreciating more seaworthy boats that I wasn't even aware existed, because they are no longer produced. It's also written in a very nice way, with anecdotes and good humour.
I follow online quite a few people that sail around the world and after reading the book I can spot all the good practices the book advocates. Would recommend it to anyone looking to pivot their life and buy a boat! A must read!
I follow online quite a few people that sail around the world and after reading the book I can spot all the good practices the book advocates. Would recommend it to anyone looking to pivot their life and buy a boat! A must read!
March 19, 2018
The book started a little slow but quickly became one I could not put down. I am new to sailboat cruising and learned a great deal. The author gives a lot of advise that other how to don't address but should such as which anchor is the best and which is the worst. Other how to books only list the different types of anchors. He goes into how to set the anchor in great detail. That is just a sample of the many things a cruiser should know that are addressed in this book . Every new cruiser should read it.
September 10, 2020
Wonderful, inspirational and informative book chock full of legitimate, real world tips. If you are prepared to do more than talk about your dream of sailing away and then find excuses and procrastinate then this book will be a wishing, straight forward motivator.
I've done a fair bit of traveling, sailing and lived on a bunch of boats in various parts of the world and this book rang true. What I most appreciated was that the authors never take themselves too seriously and at times are down right whimsical. Clearly they are living the sea gypsy life.
I've done a fair bit of traveling, sailing and lived on a bunch of boats in various parts of the world and this book rang true. What I most appreciated was that the authors never take themselves too seriously and at times are down right whimsical. Clearly they are living the sea gypsy life.
May 20, 2020
Fantastic book
This must be at least the third time I have read this book. It is many years too late for me to become a sea gypsy (maybe being terrified of the sea would be a problem anyway) but this book is a glorious read. It is full of the most sensible advice for those wanting to take up the life including every aspect from choosing the right boat onwards.
The writers are full of enthusiasm and humour balanced by knowledge and common sense. For anyone who thinks they might one day sail away it is an essential read. For those who never will, it’s just a great read.
This must be at least the third time I have read this book. It is many years too late for me to become a sea gypsy (maybe being terrified of the sea would be a problem anyway) but this book is a glorious read. It is full of the most sensible advice for those wanting to take up the life including every aspect from choosing the right boat onwards.
The writers are full of enthusiasm and humour balanced by knowledge and common sense. For anyone who thinks they might one day sail away it is an essential read. For those who never will, it’s just a great read.
January 27, 2019
This a book that encompasses so much more than getting off life's treadmill. It has helped me to recognise and get in touch with my feelings, to trust those feelings and to begin acting upon them and not focus upon my thinking, but rather the doing and what truly matters to me, to expand my scope of what is possible. The author refers to attitude ( that window through which we view the world) this book has helped me start shifting some of the dirt from my window and start living my best life.
April 24, 2019
Great read
This was educational, fun to read, and an eye opener that I couldn't put down and make me even more enthusiatic (and at ease!) about sailing as a beginner. I've read other books which were fun stories but didnt contain the tips, knowledge and all round facts and change of attitude this books provides. Now I feel like I know where to begin and have a path I can actually follow and achieve in reality. Inspirational. A big thank you!
This was educational, fun to read, and an eye opener that I couldn't put down and make me even more enthusiatic (and at ease!) about sailing as a beginner. I've read other books which were fun stories but didnt contain the tips, knowledge and all round facts and change of attitude this books provides. Now I feel like I know where to begin and have a path I can actually follow and achieve in reality. Inspirational. A big thank you!
May 3, 2019
A truly informative and inspiring book
I really enjoyed reading this book and I learned quite a lot about my dream of becoming a Sea Gypsy. As a complete sailing novice, this book gave me some great insight and education that will be useful in my learning to sail. It also laid a good foundation for the change of attitude needed to move from land to sea. I would recommend this book to anyone who has ever thought of sailing, either as a hobby or way of life.
I really enjoyed reading this book and I learned quite a lot about my dream of becoming a Sea Gypsy. As a complete sailing novice, this book gave me some great insight and education that will be useful in my learning to sail. It also laid a good foundation for the change of attitude needed to move from land to sea. I would recommend this book to anyone who has ever thought of sailing, either as a hobby or way of life.
June 8, 2020
This book is worth a read for the point of view as much as the practical information. I’m healing up a compound fracture of my pelvis while I plan the fix-up of a 1973 Cooper 416 that we just completed the purchase of in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico. This book and its accompanying real life advice are going to be quite valuable as I work through getting Contigo ready for our adventures. We’re new to sailing and I’m recently retired, so every aspect of your book has been helpful.
May 12, 2017
Solid advice in an enjoyable read
I really connected with this book and their writing style. It gets right down to useful information, supports it well, and does so in an enjoyable manner. I found it well organized and followed a logical path, but it was alive and not dry. Very inspiring and exactly what I was looking for.
I really connected with this book and their writing style. It gets right down to useful information, supports it well, and does so in an enjoyable manner. I found it well organized and followed a logical path, but it was alive and not dry. Very inspiring and exactly what I was looking for.
April 27, 2018
Excellent
This is a very good, informative read. Great hints and tips on what to buy and not buy, it certainly gave me some ideas and the section on electrical stuff has saved me some money. Rick's solar panel system is half the price of the one I had my eye on. I would recommend the book to anyone.
This is a very good, informative read. Great hints and tips on what to buy and not buy, it certainly gave me some ideas and the section on electrical stuff has saved me some money. Rick's solar panel system is half the price of the one I had my eye on. I would recommend the book to anyone.
August 11, 2018
Brilliant!
This is the first sailing book I have read that tackles the practical issues of a novice budget sailor. It rightly takes the right mindset as a basis and builds on it to the things that are really necessary in cruising life, and more importantly- the things one doesn’t need at all. The story told with healthy sense of humour makes the book a real treat!
This is the first sailing book I have read that tackles the practical issues of a novice budget sailor. It rightly takes the right mindset as a basis and builds on it to the things that are really necessary in cruising life, and more importantly- the things one doesn’t need at all. The story told with healthy sense of humour makes the book a real treat!
April 26, 2020
Fantastic, life-changing book: made me realise that it is possible to explore the world on your own boat for far less than the people trying to sell you stuff would have you believe. Rick has a finely tuned bullshit radar and a great wit: most chapters made me snort with laughter a few times. Packed full of useful information and a philosophy that the world needs more of.
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