Crossing an Ocean Under Power
Paperback, 274 pages
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Crossing an Ocean Under Power follows a retired software entrepreneur and his computer game designer wife, as they cross the Atlantic on their 62’ trawler. Although sailors have been crossing oceans for hundreds of years, the era of couples cruising the world in small powerboats is just beginning. As the book begins, Mr. Williams frankly admits to serious doubts about his boating skills. Mr. Williams chronicles his journey across the Atlantic, as well as his personal journey from “coastal cruiser” to “ocean crosser”. Along the way, we learn with him. Sans Souci, his boat, made the trip as part of the historic first Atlantic Power Boat rally (18 small power boats, averaging only 50 feet long, owned and captained mostly by retired couples.) Best described as a “Dummy’s Guide to Crossing Oceans”, Mr. Williams’ honest, and entertaining, style will keep you turning pages as you take this important step in readying yourself for your own long-distance cruising.
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"Review of Kens Book"
I followed the NAR Rally closely and was excited that someone took the initiative to publish the event. After Ken sent an e-mail via the Trawlerweb stating that he took on this task I browsed Lulu's website, downloaded the sample PDF file and liked the layout, i.e. color pics.
I ordered the book on the 13th of December 2004 and received it a few days later (today 21 Dec.) and found that the pictures are black and white and very grainy. I don't understand why the PDF shows color pics and the real thing is a grainy b/w photo. I love the way Ken wrote of his adventure, maybe I got a bad print, but for $19.95 I felt I was getting color pictures of this... More >
I followed the NAR Rally closely and was excited that someone took the initiative to publish the event. After Ken sent an e-mail via the Trawlerweb stating that he took on this task I browsed Lulu's website, downloaded the sample PDF file and liked the layout, i.e. color pics.
I ordered the book on the 13th of December 2004 and received it a few days later (today 21 Dec.) and found that the pictures are black and white and very grainy. I don't understand why the PDF shows color pics and the real thing is a grainy b/w photo. I love the way Ken wrote of his adventure, maybe I got a bad print, but for $19.95 I felt I was getting color pictures of this... More >
"A view from the shore"
I’ve never owned a boat - and probably never will - but I do appreciate a good narrative.
I used to know Ken Williams (the author) in his old life as a programmer, and a mutual old friend passed his book along to me recently. I didn't expect I would ever take the time to read it, but intended to show it off to others that used to know Ken and his wife from their glory days as computer game developers.
On a recent flight, I found I had no other reading material but Crossing an Ocean under Power in my carry-on. I started reading and didn't put it down until hours later when my plane touched down. I was so caught up in Ken's travels that I didn't... More >
I’ve never owned a boat - and probably never will - but I do appreciate a good narrative.
I used to know Ken Williams (the author) in his old life as a programmer, and a mutual old friend passed his book along to me recently. I didn't expect I would ever take the time to read it, but intended to show it off to others that used to know Ken and his wife from their glory days as computer game developers.
On a recent flight, I found I had no other reading material but Crossing an Ocean under Power in my carry-on. I started reading and didn't put it down until hours later when my plane touched down. I was so caught up in Ken's travels that I didn't... More >
"Under Power..."
I loved reading this book, enough to refer to it often, knowing the answers are in this very enjoyable read, as I prepare for a day in the distant future that I hope to cross an ocean under power.
If your plans are to own/operate/maintain any power boat, I highly recommend this book.
I am aware that everytime I leave the dock, I am at the bottom of the food chain.
Thanks Ken for creating the time and giving of yourself so freely in writing this wonderful book.
Enjoy your journey,
joe
If your plans are to own/operate/maintain any power boat, I highly recommend this book.
I am aware that everytime I leave the dock, I am at the bottom of the food chain.
Thanks Ken for creating the time and giving of yourself so freely in writing this wonderful book.
Enjoy your journey,
joe
"Black and White VS Color"
JPower is right -- the actual printed book is black and white. My apologies if the preview mislead anyone. I just received my copy of the book today. The paper is good, the overall print quality is good, and the pictures in Black/White are not bad. I definitely believe the pictures bring the text to life. They are not nearly as nice as if they were in color, but the physical print cost, in low quantity, would be over $40 per copy, for a book of 300 pages! Unfortunately, the market for nautical books is reasonably small. As I write this, there are probably under 200 people who have taken small power boats across the Atlantic. If all of them, plus everyone thinking about doing the same, buys the book -- the book still has a really tiny market. Maybe someday the market will grow, or printing costs will fall....
-Ken Williams
-Ken Williams
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