The Mariner’s Library

Chapter 1 of Alain Colas's 'Around the World Alone' a text that has always been closed to me ( I do not speak French) until I found this English translation published by Barron Education Press in 1978. Alain Colas was lost in 1978 denying the world the opportunity to learn more from this erudite, eloquent and deeply passionate sailor.

As many of you will know, this subject is very close to my heart as I have raced solo along the route that Alain takes in this book. 

I found Alain's writing to be so thoughtful, insightful and passionate that there were many times during this reading, that I simply had to stop, take off my headphones and stand looking out of the window, watching salty-eyed as my own 'Bird of Passage' swung impatiently at her mooring.  

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The final chapters of W. I. B. Crealock's hidden gem, 'Vagabonding Under Sail, the intriguing story of a young crew who set off just after the second world war to make good on their individual and collective dream to explore beyond the West horizon.

Printed by Hastings House in 1951

All rights for the original text go to the author and publishers.

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Chris Stanmore-Major

Chapter 21  of W. I. B. Crealock's hidden gem, 'Vagabonding Under Sail, the intriguing story of a young crew who set off just after the second world war to make good on their individual and collective dream to explore beyond the West horizon.

Printed by Hastings House in 1951

All rights for the original text go to the author and publishers.

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Chris Stanmore-Major

Chapter 20  of W. I. B. Crealock's hidden gem, 'Vagabonding Under Sail, the intriguing story of a young crew who set off just after the second world war to make good on their individual and collective dream to explore beyond the West horizon.

Printed by Hastings House in 1951

All rights for the original text go to the author and publishers.

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Chris Stanmore-Major

Chapter 19  of W. I. B. Crealock's hidden gem, 'Vagabonding Under Sail, the intriguing story of a young crew who set off just after the second world war to make good on their individual and collective dream to explore beyond the West horizon.

Printed by Hastings House in 1951

All rights for the original text go to the author and publishers.

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Cheers,

Chris Stanmore-Major

Chapter 18  of W. I. B. Crealock's hidden gem, 'Vagabonding Under Sail, the intriguing story of a young crew who set off just after the second world war to make good on their individual and collective dream to explore beyond the West horizon.

Printed by Hastings House in 1951

All rights for the original text go to the author and publishers.

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Cheers,

Chris Stanmore-Major

Chapter 17  of W. I. B. Crealock's hidden gem, 'Vagabonding Under Sail, the intriguing story of a young crew who set off just after the second world war to make good on their individual and collective dream to explore beyond the West horizon.

Printed by Hastings House in 1951

All rights for the original text go to the author and publishers.

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Cheers,

Chris Stanmore-Major

Chapter 16  of W. I. B. Crealock's hidden gem, 'Vagabonding Under Sail, the intriguing story of a young crew who set off just after the second world war to make good on their individual and collective dream to explore beyond the West horizon.

Printed by Hastings House in 1951

All rights for the original text go to the author and publishers.

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If you have any questions please send them to: [email protected] 

Cheers,

Chris Stanmore-Major

Chapter 15  of W. I. B. Crealock's hidden gem, 'Vagabonding Under Sail, the intriguing story of a young crew who set off just after the second world war to make good on their individual and collective dream to explore beyond the West horizon.

Printed by Hastings House in 1951

All rights for the original text go to the author and publishers.

Before you go....

If you are enjoying these stories and would like to support the creation of more great free content, perhaps you would consider supporting the podcast by heading over to my Patreon Site and selecting the $5 per month 'Podcast' option.

For the equivalent of just a few cents per episode, you will be helping many more rare nautical books find appreciation amongst the sailing community & allow the hard-won life experiences of many unheard fellow sailors be heard anew.

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If you have any questions please send them to: [email protected] 

Cheers,

Chris Stanmore-Major

Chapter 14  of W. I. B. Crealock's hidden gem, 'Vagabonding Under Sail, the intriguing story of a young crew who set off just after the second world war to make good on their individual and collective dream to explore beyond the West horizon.

Printed by Hastings House in 1951

All rights for the original text go to the author and publishers.

Before you go....

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For the equivalent of just a few cents per episode, you will be helping many more rare nautical books find appreciation amongst the sailing community & allow the hard-won life experiences of many unheard fellow sailors be heard anew.

Click here to support the show for $5 a month 

If you have any questions please send them to: [email protected] 

Cheers,

Chris Stanmore-Major