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Book Ocean Nomad
No boat? No big budget? No sailing experience? But an urge for ocean adventure⦠No problem! Sail the Atlantic Ocean as a Crew Member.
Discover what it feels like to wake up on the ocean, breathe the ocean air, have the wind in your hair, navigate by the stars, live simple and resourceful, and be eye to eye with dolphins on a transatlantic voyage. Day in, day out.
Packed with practical advice and stories on navigating the trade winds, Ocean Nomad guides you from the idea of βsomeday I would like to go on an Atlantic Crossingβ, to sipping a coconut on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean celebrating the achievement.Β
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Hi! My name is Suzanne.
I hitched my first ride across the Atlantic as a complete newbie to the world of sailing. Since then, Iβve sailed across the Atlantic five times on strangersβ sailboats (3 at the time of publishing the book). In fact, Iβve explored almost every ocean on this planet with this alternative way of travel. Through these experiences, Iβve figured out how (and how not) to catch rides on other peopleβs boats. The adventures at sea have opened my eyes to the breathtaking beauty of nature and also to the daunting challenges our oceans are facing. My aim with book Ocean Nomad is to help adventure-seekers aspiring to sail across the atlantic ocean, experience the magic of high seas, broaden their horizons, and encourage positive change for our oceans.
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A buffet of 400 pages! Covering:
Section: On Shore
- The Adventure of a transatlantic crossing
Whatβs the adventure all about? Should you sail across the atlantic ocean? Or maybe offshore sailing is not for you?
- Atlantic Ocean Passage: The Bearings and Navigation
Learn about the atlantic routes and seasons across the North Atlantic. From where and when do boats cross the Atlantic? Tips on sailing east to west and sailing from West to East. How much time and money does it cost? What weather can I expect when crossing the Atlantic by sailboat?
- The Search For a Ride
How, where and when can you find a boat on the transatlantic route? What is the best time to cross in the northern hemisphere? This chapter includes a thorough analysis of relevant crew websites to find your sailing trip, popular with all biggest crew websites and crew finders interviewed.
- Atlantic-Passage Harbours
Practical destination and boat search information on the main Atlantic circuit ports of departure and arrival: Gibraltar, Las Palmas and other Canary Islands ports, Cape Verde, St. Maarten, Bermuda, the Azores and a more tips on where to find your sailboat crew adventure locally for you ocean crossing.
- Safety & Happiness Check
Go through the safety and happiness checklist to find out if itβs a reliable, safe, and happy captain, crew, and boat match. Learn what captains expect from you as a crew member. What agreements should you make when crossing an ocean?
- Take-Aways For The Captain
The focus of the book is on crew. But for a safe and happy passage, collaboration, communication, and expectation management between the captain and crew is key. This chapter provides some useful info for captains considering looking for volunteer sailing crew.
- Preparation: On Land
Good preparation can make or break the ocean sailing experience. How to prepare as crew? What sailing skills are important? What should you think of before stepping on board? From telling your mom, the packing challenge, and preparation for seasickness, it is all here.
- Preparation: On Board
Section: On the Ocean
- Stories from the Ocean
What is it like to be on the ocean? Read ocean stories from the different boats Iβve sailed across the Atlantic ocean with as crew. Sailing from Europe to the Caribbean. And sailing from the Caribbean to Europe.
- Life at Sea, Happenings & Situations
βWe have a situationβ is a phrase youβll hear on every boat, multiple times, if not daily when you sail across the atlantic ocean. What happens at sea during a transatlantic voyage? And how do you tackle various situations as a crew member? Learn about being on βWatchβ, and how to deal with aspects like cooking, washing, sleep, boredom, limited resources, waste, and fellow crew.
Section: On the Other Side
- Landing And Leaving the Azores
Can you just leave the boat as crew? How to dispose of waste? Is it easy to find another sail boat ride or job once you arrive?
- Back On Land
Whatβs it like in the Caribbean and West Indies? Whatβs it like in Europe? How to go around on a budget? Where to find a coconut?
Section: Ocean Love & Conservation
- Why is the Ocean So Important?
By experiencing the ocean first hand on a sailing boat, you will be amazed by its beauty, gain a deep respect for its power, and also see its decline. Why is the ocean so important in the first place?
- What is Happening To The Oceans?
We hear about climate change, plastic pollution, overfishing and many other challenges! But what is actually happening to the oceans?
- What is Being Done to Save the ocean?Β
Read about a selection of ocean organisations that inspire, provide good data, and that can help you learn more about the ocean. They are all eager for you to get involved!
- What Can You Do as Sailing Crew?Β
What can we do as a crew member to make a difference for the ocean? How can you minimise your impact? How can you contribute? What can we do at the frontline, as sailors, with our special connection to the sea?
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- Get the colour edition in a bookstore near you! Ocean Nomad is in the global book order system. If itβs not in your local bookstore ask them to make it part of their collection.
- In Holland & Belgium via Betere Boeken and Bol.com (Black & White)
- On Amazon (Kindle and Black & White print) but I encourage you to support the local book store or author rather than the giant.
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