{"product_id":"a-womans-guide-to-the-world-of-sailing-the-dreams-and-realities-of-cruising-crossing-and-competitive-racing-9781948494793","title":"A Woman's Guide to the World of Sailing: The Dreams and Realities of Cruising, Crossing, and Competitive Racing","description":"\u003cp\u003eJane Golden has been a sailor for most of her life, beginning with some raucous experiences as a young adult volunteer crew member on other people's sailboats. Fast forward and she was cruising the Gulf Coast with family and friends on her own boat, \u003cem\u003eGypsy Lady\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter an enjoyable description of her Gulf Coast experiences, Jane ventures to Europe where she first charter sailed with friends, and later crosses the Atlantic Ocean as a crewmember for the \u003cem\u003eAtlantic Rally for Cruisers\u003c\/em\u003e. She goes into great depth about the positives and negatives of such events; including how they are organized, the peculiarities and politics of such events, and what it was like to be a part of the crew on a transatlantic crossing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinally, she writes about the very enjoyable experiences supporting \u003cem\u003eGypsy Lady \u003c\/em\u003eand her family's participation in the annual Regata al Sol from Pensacola to Mexico, a regional yacht club race that began in the early '60s. The descriptions of the Regata al Sol event founder, and the post-race celebrations, are a treasure trove of details that would make anyone want to participate in the race and the festivities. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJane gives us a compelling look at her experiences as a woman in the world of sailing, and great descriptions of the various kinds of sailing, racing, and cruising in which she has participated. Her book informs, instructs, and entertains.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Seaworthy Publications, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50706608455954,"sku":"9781948494793","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f48bd286-5048-4312-ab52-5cdb500f7e85.jpg?v=1734492794","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-womans-guide-to-the-world-of-sailing-the-dreams-and-realities-of-cruising-crossing-and-competitive-racing-9781948494793","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}