The Five-Year Voyage: Exploring Latin American Coasts and Rivers

Three Years in a 12-Foot Boat is followed by an even grander expedition with Ginny, rowing and sailing from Florida to the Caribbean along the coast of Central and South America. Despite storm-battered and robbed at knife-point, they ascend the Orinoco River to a remote steam connecting with the Amazon, descend it to Manaus, climb another tributary south through Bolivia, transit the world's largest swamp, float down the Paraguay to Argentina, and return via other rivers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 241 pages
Publication date: 05 April 2022
Publisher: Seekers Press

From the acclaimed author of Three Years in a Twelve-Foot Boat comes an extraordinary expedition, this time accompanied by his courageous sweetheart, Ginny. Together, they embark on a remarkable journey, crafting a small vessel to row and sail from Florida to the Caribbean, traversing the coast of Central and South America. Despite facing treacherous storms and encountering armed robbers, they bravely ascend the Orinoco River, reaching a remote steam connection with the Amazon. They then descend this steam to Manaus, before embarking on a challenging ascent through Bolivia. After a portage, they navigate the world's largest swamp and float down the Paraguay River to Argentina. On their return journey, they pause to have a son, with Steve sailing homeward alone to protect their newborn, George. However, their journey takes a tragic turn when Steve encounters shipwrecks in the treacherous surf.

Written with humor and keen observation, this captivating account captures the unprecedented odyssey of Steve and Ginny. It showcases their resilience, determination, and unwavering spirit as they face numerous challenges and overcome them with grace and humor. The book offers a vivid portrayal of the landscapes, cultures, and people they encounter along the way, providing a rich and immersive experience for readers.

Three Years in a Twelve-Foot Boat is a testament to the human spirit's ability to endure and thrive in the face of adversity. It is a story that will inspire and captivate readers, reminding us of the vastness and beauty of our world and the incredible adventures that await those who are willing to explore it.

Dimension: 228 x 152 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780966933710