Swell: A Sailing Surfer’s Voyage of Awakening

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Chasing a dream is never easy, but if you go far enough, it will set you free.

Captain Liz Clark spent her youth dreaming of traveling the world by sailboat and surfing remote waves. When she was 22, she met a mentor who helped turn her desire into reality. Embarking on an adventure that most only fantasize about, she set sail from Santa Barbara, California, as captain of her 40-foot sailboat, Swell, headed south in search of surf, self, and the wonder and learning that lies beyond the unbroken horizon. 

In true stories overflowing with wild waves and constant challenges, at the whim of the weather, of relationships sweet and sour, of nature’s marvels and colorful cultures, Liz captures her voyage in gripping detail in this memoir, sharing tales of sailing in high seas, of solitude and surprises, of finding connection to the earth and commitment to living in harmony with it. She witnesses how her dream leads her to understanding the unity of all things.

More than ten years, 20,000 miles, countless adventures, and one cat later, she’s still out there.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Patagonia
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 28, 2024
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1952338220
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1952338229
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.55 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 1.1 x 9.4 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #273,674 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #41 in Surfing #42 in Sailing (Books) #259 in Environmentalist & Naturalist Biographies
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Customers find this book to be an excellent adventure on the ocean, with a fantastic job of telling a story of personal and physical voyaging. Moreover, they appreciate the author’s honesty, describing it as the most truthful account of her experience, and consider it a must-read. Additionally, customers praise its readability, with one noting they look forward to rereading it for years to come, while another describes it as a gift to read.