Delius Klasing book Atlantic crossing alone, adventure book, inspiring travel story

Johannes Erdmann has just graduated from high school, barely had any money, but one great longing: the ocean. When his university start date is delayed by a few months, his chance arrives. The small, 36-year-old yacht MAVERICK, acquired at auction on eBay, is quickly made ready. Then he sets off solo on a Atlantic crossing from Lisbon to the Caribbean. It turns out to be a grand adventure, a journey through all the highs and lows of single-handed sailing, with storms and calms, toothaches, euphoria and seasickness, torn sails and various damages. Erdmann reaches his dream destination, Barbados. Then it's on, 2000 km up the Intracoastal Waterway to Charleston, South Carolina, where Erdmann sells the MAVERICK and flies home. What remains is a memorable journey that inspires courage because it shows: If you want to live your dream, you don't need riches. A few good ideas and a strong will are enough. This book is a plea to pursue even seemingly impossible goals and shows a young, carefree person who, shaped and formed by the sea, has taken on a great responsibility.

Paperback, Edition 202