Some interesting points on seamanship and equipment but otherwise just the ramblings of a disjointed man. Fascinating character with a great story. : Classement des meilleures ventes d'Amazon : Comment les évaluations sont-elles calculées ? This book is about his Round the World Race for singlehanded yachts. BERNARD MOITESSIER: Sailing Mysticism and The Long Way. As an avid sailor they sit fine in my head, but I could imagine those unused to the terms wondering what the hell is being referred to, which rather detracts from the images the mind wishes to make in imagining this man's journey as per the words. Don’t expect rip-roaring excitement (being so calm means he makes the impossible sound easy) but do expect to be haunted by his words. of Calif. Press, 2008), and Julien Parme, by Florian Zeller (Other Press, 2008). I wanted to like this, but ultimately it wasn't for me. Most sailors probably would also agree that the book Moitessier wrote about his experience, The Long Way (La longue route in the original French, 1971), though it obviously has never spawned any sort of religion, is the closest thing we have to a spiritual text. I loved living the sailor's life with Bernard Moitessier! As a sailor I really enjoyed the book. Bernard Moitessier was born in 1925 in Indochina and much of his sailing knowledge was gained during time spent at sea with the fishermen of the Gulf of Siam.

Certainly Both sailors have made their peace with the sea, their boats, and the universe. Nombre de pages de l'édition imprimée  Not once had he touched land. Worth the effort to see it through to the end. Nous utilisons des cookies et des outils similaires pour faciliter vos achats, fournir nos services, pour comprendre comment les clients utilisent nos services afin de pouvoir apporter des améliorations, et pour présenter des annonces. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published

To get familiar with Bernard Moitessier's mindset towards his participation and the reflections of getting under way is the first level of identification, and as the first a second capes are rounded I started to get into grips with his relationship with his little ship Joshua and even more so with the sea and the rich sealife.

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With the media attention there was even more of the romanticism always intwined in The Sea. On the other hand, these men want to be alone most of the time.

Moitessier did not originally go to sea seeking enlightenment. He lives in Berkeley, California. The Long Way is Bernard Moitessier's own incredible story of his participation in the first Golden Globe Race, a solo, non-stop circumnavigation rounding the three great Capes of Good Hope, Leeuwin, and the Horn. 4.0 out of 5 stars As a sailor I really enjoyed the book. They will rave about how inspiring he is...how he just so amazing...etc etc etc. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Was this originally in English? I had to put all I had into the hull alone, without thinking about the rest. Trying a little too hard with jargon.

The Cancer Industry: Crimes, Conspiracy and The Death of My Mother, Moitessier is better known as one of the greatest ocean voyagers and was a legend in his time. Does this book contain inappropriate content? Definitely an amazing adventure to read about, but for me it had an air of pretentiousness about it. Definitely an amazing adventure to read about, but for me it had an air of pretentiousness about it. At the end, he finished the race not as a sailing activity, but a war with a man’s ordinary and cheap passions. 1982 : Départ pour le Costa Rica avec à bord l’acteur Klaus Kinsky comme client. Les membres Amazon Prime profitent de la livraison accélérée gratuite sur des millions d’articles, d’un accès à des milliers de films et séries sur Prime Video, et de nombreux autres avantages. Smash and Grab: Action-Packed Thrilling Romantic Suspense (Callahan Security Series... To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Such a great story and such a great storyteller.

Excellent and somewhat romantic description of an epic voyage, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 18, 2020. The race began and ended in Plymouth, UK. I enjoyed learning some of the sailor's lingo and techniques for dealing with different situations.

Veuillez réessayer. But it was completely tainted by my feeling that the author was a major douche. The Emptiness of Our Hands: 47 Days on the Streets. I'll read it again just to hang out with this precious man. Provides a view of the past, which is a bonus. I admire the strength of the author and the other solo sailors. Then, nearing the finish, Moitessier pulled out of the race and sailed on for another three months before ending his 37,455-mile journey in Tahiti. Il analyse également les commentaires pour vérifier leur fiabilité. I enjoyed the book.

No fancy navigational aids were allowed(there was no GPS then in any case), no radio, nothing. Cet article dispose d’une quantité maximum de commande. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 29, 2013. Ce livre contient-il un contenu inapproprié ? Lone sailing with a differnce. This is an appropriate time to read or revisit Bernard Moitessier's book, The Long Way, describing his own experience in that race. Une autre version réalisée sur K7 VHS par Moitessier aux USA en 1980 : « The Long Way », 55 mn. This is a an amazing saga and the writer delivers the story in a captivating style that is not the least bit egotistical. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed.

Excellent and somewhat romantic description of an epic voyage, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 18, 2020. Fast, FREE delivery, video streaming, music, and much more. The Sea and the Sand: One man, his daughter, vengeance and the sea. The Long Way (Sheridan House Maritime Classic) eBook: Moitessier, Bernard, Rodarmor, William: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store Enfin, « La longue route » 25 mn, au sein du DVD «Itinéraire d’un marin de légende » par Olivier Champeaux en 2004. Télécharger Cap Horn à la voile - 14 216 milles sans escale - ebook (ePub) Bernard Moitessier Jean-Michel Barrault. 48 Horror Recommendations by Terrifying Tropes. Even the untamed seas. Une erreur est survenue.

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His view on life and how he describes our destructive habits is a nice reminder to how fragile life is. Fascinating read and very well-written. Sélectionnez la section dans laquelle vous souhaitez faire votre recherche. with the help of the gods. A World of My Own: The First Ever Non-stop Solo Round the World Voyage, Sailing to the Edge of Time: The Promise, the Challenges, and the Freedom of Ocean Voyaging.

Very interesting. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 28, 2014.

1 6 €99. --This text refers to an alternate, Rise to Greatness: The History of Canada From the Vikings to the Present, To Hell and Back: Europe, 1914-1949 (Penguin History of Europe 8), 40 Memorable Life Experiences: 2020 Edition. His actions were never explained by the news media; they could not have been, for the voyage had always been seen by Moitessier as something other than a sponsored, publicized, competitive event.

... little bit preachy but if you are sailing addict like me you will love it. Tipping Point (Fast Paced Action Thriller Novels - Robert Spire Book 1), MAROONED: Will YOU Endure Treachery and Survival on the High Seas? 9 sailors set out...only one finished, but this man, Moitessier, was in position to win at least one prize before chosing to keep on around the globe another 1/2 turn. In 1968, the Sunday Times of the UK held the first (and only) Golden Globe race: sailors had to single-handedly circumnavigate the globe in a sailboat race with the sailboat staying within certain specifications. Not perfect, but nowhere near the point we are now. Just before reaching the finish line, he then turned his boat away, abandoning the race completely and keep sailing. This eBook has: The publisher has been notified to correct these issues. The world could use a few more barefoot, hippie, vagabond French poets like Moitessier. Après avoir consulté un produit, regardez ici pour revenir simplement sur les pages qui vous intéressent. I just have to rate this because...this guy is a GOD among so many sailors. Moitessier writes well, and with detail. We forget in our city lives that we are relying on our surroundings. (, Bernard Moitessier was born in 1925 in Indochina and much of his sailing knowledge was gained during time spent at sea with the fishermen of the Gulf of Siam.

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I do not think anyone has the means of pulling it off—at the start.”. Comment Report abuse. In 1968 the London Sunday Times sponsored a circumnavigating the globe single handed sailing race.