Northwest Passage Solo

by David Scott Cowper

Overview

David Scott Cowper was the first man to circumnavigate the globe via the Northwest passage single-handed. He faced many dangers and delays including impenetrable pack-ice, leaks and the eventual sinking and salvage of his boat, but with his persevering spirit he was able to successfully complete his journey.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781574093520
Publisher:	Sheridan House, Incorporated
Publication date:	03/03/2014
Pages:	254
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

David Scott Cowper was the first man to sail around the world in both directions, which he followed by a solo circumnavigation under power. Both of these challenges pale in comparison to what he faced in his solo circumnavigation via the Northwest Passage. Elected Yachtsman of the year in 1990 in recognition of his achievements, he spends his time on land as a chartered surveyor in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne.

Table of Contents

1. The tantalizing goal 2. The final link 3. The Seaman's apprenticeship 4. First sail, now power 5. The first year 6. A hard grind 7. Escape from Fort Ross 8. The passage completed Postscript

Editorial Reviews

This involving account of four round-the-world solo voyages by a British yachter will enthrall lovers of sea lore. In 1980 and 1982 Cowper circumnavigated the globe in a sloop--first easterly, then westerly--both times via Cape Horn; he was the first sailor ever to do so. In 1984-1985 he repeated the trip, this time in a motor vessel, a converted lifeboat. But these adventures served as preludes to his solo circumnavigation via the Northwest Passage, which consumed four and a half years and ended triumphantly in 1990. Cowper's sloop was generally sturdy and dependable, but the elements were unforgiving, as he had to battle ice and fog even in August, and several times had to abandon his ship during the winter. A stirring story. Photos. (Mar.)

Publishers Weekly - Publisher's Weekly

Recounts the author's remarkable four-year sea voyage, his solo circumnavigation of the world via the Northwest Passage. Includes a selection of his color photos. Co-published with Seafarer Books (UK, 1993). Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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