Over the Top: The First Lone Yachtsman to Sail Vertically Around the World

Adrian Flanagan is the only person to have sailed vertically around the world singlehandedly. He faced many challenges, including being washed overboard, capsizing, and treating two dislocated wrists, but also experienced moments of awe-inspiring beauty. This is a timeless and unique story that captures the zeal and determination required to accomplish something nobody else has ever done before.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 320 pages
\n Publication date: 08 March 2018
\n Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Adrian Flanagan is a remarkable sailor who has accomplished the feat of sailing vertically around the world singlehandedly. Sailing horizontally across thousands of miles of ocean, battling treacherous currents and reaching land at the Capes, is a daunting task. However, hundreds of sailors have successfully accomplished this feat. Adrian's journey began as a boy when he became obsessed with the idea of sailing vertically around the world. Despite not knowing if it was possible, he pursued his dream for thirty years.

Thirty years later, Adrian successfully completed his epic adventure. He sailed through the perilous waters around Cape Horn and across the remote, hostile stretch of the Russian Arctic. He faced numerous challenges, including being washed overboard, capsizing, and a close encounter with pirates. All of this was done alone, thousands of miles from anyone who could help him complete his quest.

Despite the dangers and difficulties, Adrian also experienced moments of awe-inspiring beauty. He was accompanied by a pod of whales and swam with dolphins. This is a timeless and unique story, written with a sense of humor but which captures the zeal and determination required to accomplish something nobody else has ever done before.

Adrian's journey is a testament to the human spirit and the power of determination. His accomplishment has inspired countless others to pursue their dreams and push the boundaries of what is possible. His story is a reminder that with hard work, perseverance, and a bit of courage, anything is possible.

\n Weight: 248g\n
Dimension: 197 x 128 x 21 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781472944313\n \n