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Alone Together

Sailing Solo to Hawaii and Beyond

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Alone Together

By: Christian Williams
Narrated by: Christian Williams
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What happens when a man of today's overconnected world sets off alone across the Pacific at the age of 71? Christian Williams, a veteran sailor and writer, planned a 6,000-mile voyage as a test of his own seamanship and endurance, and to fulfill a lifelong goal. But he found his focus quickly turning from the surrounding sea to all of us. Is anyone the same person when no one else is there? Do we dare to find out? In a new world of soaring seabirds, violent storms, and majestic emptiness, Williams discovered answers to questions he had never asked about who we are, why we sail, and the universal fear of being alone.

Alone Together is a complete technical course in offshore sailing technique and yacht preparation, and a philosophical inquiry into what it takes to be truly alive in the 21st century.

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I found that I couldn't stop listening to this book... I loved the thoughts, wisdom and honesty that only a fine man of deep experience could tell. Absolutely lapped up the technical explanations too, and the processes that were clearly laid out with uncompromising self critique and humour.

A gem of a tale and well told!

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Christian Williams has created an account of his solo voyage to Hawaii from Mainland USA, and back in such a way that is both educational and insightful. Christian paints clear pictures with words with such clarity that with a little focus, you can visualize yourself being on the sailboat, living the daily routines and mindset of a solo sailor.
I'm inspired to get out their again.

Sailing Solo - Without getting wet

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I could not put this down the second I began. Christian's skillset as a writer has not filled at all. Working at the Washington Post now retired, his storytelling is still as sharp as ever. His wit, humor, logical procedures in problem solving and avoidance of disasters on board is captivating and engaging so much so that you as a reader feel the weight of the entire 1984 Ericson 30ft yacht on your shoulders. For someone who has yet to experience the sheer adventure of sailing at all, I was glad to be taken on board and travel with Chrisitian. Thank you and I cannot wait to read your second novel, 'The Philosophy of Sailing'.

Christian's a master storyteller and yachtsman

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An adventurous tale, endearing, funny, insightful and inspiring. Will take time to ponder the lessons.

Welcomed aboard

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Love this guy, very informative, funny, and entertaining. CW knows his sailing and life stuff if you've wanted to sail away and really wanted to know what's the story here we go.

Keep this one!

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