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About ken medernach

Squeezed into this world in Savannah, Georgia September 16, sometime after the Great Depression and before WWII, attended Savannah public schools. Episcopalian, Boy Scout, Sailor, Adventurer, Author, Balloon Pilot, U.S. Coast Guard, Fisherman, Teller of Tall Tales. Ken's first sailing adventure is outlined in his book, "On the High Seas", other adventures followed in random order of distance, excitement, danger, intrigue.

He has explored the back streets of Bimini, Nassau, Havana, Savannah, Old Cancun, Miami, Villa Rica, Ga., Bismarck and Minot, ND and many others. He scuba dived with Jacques Cousteau's crew (Jacques was absent), climbed pyramids in Central America and the Yucatan. Hunted and captured rattlesnakes in south Georgia, 'rasseled' an alligator with Seminole Indians, .... ... .. .

Ken lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife Meg and two dogs and 2 cats.

You can see more of Ken on his web pages http://www.kenmedernach.com

 
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On The High Seas
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A swashbuckling seaman and adventurer, tells some of his true life tales.

'On the High Seas' is a collection of short... More > stories based on true life experiences of Ken Medernach, involving the author’s life on the water. On the High Seas was written to inspire young people to seek their dreams, but only after they have adequately prepared themselves for the task.

--The first story in the book illustrates that careful preparation and training help and is critical to the successful accomplishment of one’s goals.

--The second tale illustrates that even though the participants were well trained, the lack of adequate preparation brought them in close proximity with calamity.

--In the final episode two men embrace haphazard and “devil-may-care” attitudes which, without their prior experiences, could have had much more serious consequences.
The book has many illustrations, maps, a glossary of nautical terms and much more.
The ideal book for anyone interested in adventures on the water. < Less
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The Nautical Companion a Glossary of Terms & Knowledge
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This is the finest collection of Nautical terms and knowledge availale today. This book is a must for the Novice and the... More > Experienced boater. It is the 'Black Book' of Nautical Knowledge, and it is the 'Indispensable' tool for teaching and settleing disputes.
By Far the Book you have been waiting for IS FINALLY HERE.
You can stop searching and put these 170 pages packed with information and knowledge in your Seabag. A must for every library. < Less
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On The High Seas
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A swashbuckling seaman and adventurer, tells some of his true life tales.

'On the High Seas' is a collection of short... More > stories based on true life experiences of Ken Medernach, involving the author’s life on the water. On the High Seas was written to inspire young people to seek their dreams, but only after they have adequately prepared themselves for the task.

--The first story in the book illustrates that careful preparation and training help and is critical to the successful accomplishment of one’s goals.

--The second tale illustrates that even though the participants were well trained, the lack of adequate preparation brought them in close proximity with calamity.

--In the final episode two men embrace haphazard and “devil-may-care” attitudes which, without their prior experiences, could have had much more serious consequences.
The book has many illustrations, maps, a glossary of nautical terms and much more.
The ideal book for anyone interested in adventures on the water. < Less
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The Nautical Companion a Glossary of Terms & Knowledge
 More Detail 		The Nautical Companion a Glossary of Terms & Knowledge By T. K Medernach
Ebook (PDF): $6.25
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This is the finest collection of Nautical terms and knowledge availale today. This book is a must for the Novice and the... More > Experienced boater. It is the 'Black Book' of Nautical Knowledge, and it is the 'Indispensable' tool for teaching and settleing disputes.
By Far the Book you have been waiting for IS FINALLY HERE.
You can stop searching and put these 170 pages packed with information and knowledge in your Seabag. A must for every library. < Less
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