I can relate with Ken , I think we grew up on the waterfront about the same time; before fiberglass. Good stories. john wansor.

12/9/2007 Ned Buxton, Author & Blogger





There’s still a child in all of us and Ken Medernach’s On the High Seas resurrects and conjures up memories of our own youthful, formative experiences. Ken’s rites of passage are easily translated into the quest for adventure, truth and from my own estimation into the ultimate descent (per J. M. Barrie) into adulthood. His message is get out there and engage nature (Do it!), enjoy the adventure, but please - be prepared.


Ken employs a stream of consciousness style that makes for a fast and entertaining read. Anybody trying to recapture lost youth or document the history of the Georgia and South Atlantic coast community and a way of life long gone will be well served.


We do hope that this will be the first of many offerings that will delve further into the mind and personal experiences of this auld wanderer. When you get a chance to meet with Ken don’t forget to ask him about his Scottish experiences and his most august and well earned title as President of the Atlantic Ocean.





Well Done, Aye


Ned Buxton http://mightofright.blogspot.com/


Richardson, Texas

The first story was very intriguing and kept my interest from the start. T.K. "Ken" Medernach's writing is very good and his explanations show his love, understanding and knowledge of boating. His technical knowledge is shown in his pictures, knowledge and the glossary he has provided. He also has a knack for putting a good moral into the stories. The next two stories lacked a bit of what the first story had but they were good. Overall, I liked 'On the High Seas' and would consider purchasing it for my son who loves to read a good story of adventure. T.K. "Ken" Medernach tells a wonderful tale of youth, adventure and the love of boating in his collection of three short stories. Sail along with him and discover as he did the wonders of the waterways which surrounded him as a youth in Georgia.



4 Stars Reviewer: Cynthia Hepner - The Book Attic Literary Reviews

The Sailing Adventure: New Book Gets Young People Interested
On The High Seas

Sailing is one of those sports that gets into people's blood. If you have ever spent an extended period of time on the ocean, you most likely have dreamed of owning your own boat and hitting the high seas. Sailing provides physical, mental, and spiritual nourishment for those who enjoy this sport. Today, however, it is becoming harder and harder to get the next generation to appreciate this fulfilling sport. Young kids just don't understand how something so simple in appearance - cruising over the top of the water at a good clip - can provide so much. Well, the new book by T.K. "Ken" Medernach aims at showing young people just how amazing the sailing life can be.

On The High Seas is a collection of short stories based on the true life experiences of Ken. Written in the past tense as Ken now looks back and reflects about his younger days as his dad taught him to sail, this book inspires young people to seek their own dreams. Each story in the book provides some insight into what it takes to become a sailor (and a good person): from the preparation, training, and boat cleaning to how to avoid disaster on the high seas or in life.

The three short stories in On The High Seas are:

The Midway Odyssey
Three Days on a Raft on the Altamaha River
A Day sailing on “Duck” Baker’s Thistle

Just like in The Little Man in the Map, Ken Medernach's book provides young people a chance to both learn and read. The lessons taught are basic but essential: be prepared, know your environment, and understand how things work. These are the essential qualities of any sailor, and On The High Seas is a great book for grounding young people in this fulfilling sport.


REVIEWER: Peter N. Jones, Ph.D. Director and Editor: Bauu Institute and Press (http://www.bauuinstitute.com) Publisher: New Great Books (http://newgreatbooks.blogspot.com) Editor: Indigenous Issues Today (http://indigenousissuestoday.blogspot.com)

Ken Medernach shares some short stories based on his true life experiences on the water. The stories are not only entertaining for young and old alike; they are also inspiring and educational. As the pages turn, you can sense that Ken speaks from experience. When he writes about the South Georgia heat, you can feel the sweat running down your cheeks and the mosquitoes swarming about your face. When he writes about resurfacing a wooden boat, you can almost smell the paint and varnish and feel the sawdust tickle your nose. Ken didn't have to join the Boy Scouts to gain a deep appreciation for their motto, "be prepared," in some cases he learned the hard way. "On the High Seas" is a great book with good values that belongs in your library.

Statesboro, Ga
August 25, 2007
The Zack Henderson Library at Geogia Southern University has added On The High Seas to their collection on Georgia rivers and Rafting.