Dove
Setting out in his sloop Dove to encircle the globe, a sixteen-year-old boy finds adventure and romance.
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If you find this story interesting, definitely recommend reading about Robin Lee Graham. In 1965 at the age of 16 he started a solo sail around the world.
He ended up writing a book and they made a movie. Highly recommend.
- Dove by Robin Lee Graham
- Retired at 35 and sailed around the world? this guy is my hero!
Well worth the paperback I should think. Another similar book I've read is Dove by Robin Lee Graham which is well worth checking out if you're into sailing. Things like this really make you re-evaluate your goals/path in life.
- Probably started when old cargo ships were swarmed with rats eating the supplies and spreading diseases.
I have read about several people sailing around the world though that have kept cats aboard in more recent times. Robin Lee Graham (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Lee_Graham) had several during his voyages, his book Dove is excellent by the way for anyone interested in sailing and exploration.
