Clipper Chronicles - Adventures and Lessons from the Clipper 2023-24 Round the World Yacht Race

A compelling firsthand account over 11 months of the yacht race round the world written by crew member and sailmaker Adrian Birrer

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Adrian Birrer

Verlag:

tredition

Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: 6RGGLGV

EAN: 9783384570826

Erhältlich:

Nicht auf Lager

Zustellung: Di, 15.09.2026

Versand: Kostenlos

-10.4 %

CHF 77.–

CHF 69.–

Beschreibung

Clipper Chronicles is a compelling firsthand account of the Clipper 2023-24 Round the World Yacht Race, written by crew member and sailmaker Adrian Birrer, who sailed 45,000 nautical miles aboard the winning yacht Ha Long Bay Viet Nam (CV31). Part I - The Race offers a vivid, day-by-day narrative across 331 days at sea, featuring over 200 photographs, route maps, and QR codes linking to onboard video clips. From towering waves to tropical calms, it captures the true intensity of offshore racing. Part II - Guidelines & Lessons provides practical advice on training, preparation, safety, crew life, watch systems, and the philosophy “Love your Sails” - a mindful approach to caring for your gear as your lifeline on the ocean. A must-read for ocean sailors, aspiring adventurers, and anyone curious about the physical, mental, and emotional challenges of circumnavigating the globe. "In this book, I take you with me—out of your comfort zone and onto the open sea. Join me as we race through 14 stages around the world, sailing day and night for weeks on end, in full competition mode. High risk. High responsibility. You'll face intense physical and mental challenges, push beyond your limits, and experience both the raw power of nature and the strength of true teamwork. There are no guarantees—only relentless effort, deep trust, and moments of both frustration and elation. Work hard. Play hard. And somewhere along the way, discover who you truly are. " Experience the wonder of close encounters with wildlife. A passage from Clipper Chronicles: "One albatross in particular glides around the boat with majestic ease and uncanny precision. Its wings—stretching nearly three metres—vanish behind a cresting wave, skimming the surface with scarcely an inch to spare beneath its feathers. It hardly ever beats its wings, yet it remains effortlessly aloft. Even at night, it circles us, its silhouette fleeting against the darkness. It’s said that albatrosses can sleep while flying, shutting down one hemisphere of the brain at a time. I try to communicate with this silent companion, giving a wave each time as it sweeps close by. My crewmates chuckle at the gesture—but doesn’t it tilt its head towards me on that final pass, as if in quiet acknowledgement. Perhaps I imagined it—but the feeling of connection was real. "

Spezifikationen

Sprache

Englisch

Autor

Adrian Birrer

Zielgruppe

For sailors who dream of going offshore. For ocean voyagers
adventurers
and lovers of true-life stories. For retirees who want to go beyond their limits
and for anyone aspiring to sail around the world.
For those ready to face their fears
to embrace change
and to live fully. For all who are wondering what challenges still await them in their healthiest years.
For those who seek wisdom
clarity
and patience—and for anyone ready to truly discover who they are.

Erscheinungsjahr

2025

Erscheinungsland

Deutschland

Format

Buch (Softcover)

Detailformat

Klebebindung

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