Yachting-Live

Book Description
This classic sea story recounts Frank Dye’s intrepid voyages in his open 16ft Wayfarer Dinghy to Iceland and Norway, which must rank among the most hazardous sea adventures of our time. Encountering the gamut of weather, such is Frank Dye’s seamanship that he and his crew survived gales of up to force 9, capsizing, and a broken mast, finally arriving to a safe Scandinavian welcome. It is a hair-raising unforgettable narrative in which we glimpse Frank’s gifted boat-handling skills and his instinct for survival.

About the Author
Frank Dye is a cult figure in the world of Open Boat Sailing. Since buying his first boat at the age of 27, he has indulged his passion for adventure by sailing to Iceland and Norway as well as journeying through the waters of North America.

Margaret Dye accompanied her husband, Frank, on all his voyages.

The Dyes reside in Norfolk, England.

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