It is the best book on sailing I’ve read (of more than 200 I did!). I would like to congratulate Capt. Kopar mainly for his patriotic behavior and the way he expresses his feelings about everything. God bless him and his family,
Luiz N. Galetto – Brazilian Fighter Pilot and a sailboat captain with some blue water experience.

A remarkable feat told in remarkable detail with remarkable modesty. As an ocean sailor myself, I have such admiration for the author.

A truly extraordinary book – terrific nautical tale, superbly told.

Great sea voyage tale!

As a former sailor I found this book to be fascinating. I couldn’t put it down until the end! Great read for all ages!

What a great book! Easy reading, but compelling and enjoyable. Finished it over a weekend. Not full of technical jargon. Some nice thoughts on life and living. I wish I had the skill, time and drive to do what he did, and he has done it TWICE now! Bought one for my dad for father’s day as well. Good for anyone who likes adventures, sailing and want-to-be sailors.

What an amazing story. The book is so well written and edited that I couldn’t put it down. And this is not usually the type of story I read. The photos were astonishing and complemented the book quite well. Besides being entertained, I learned so much — about sailing, about the human spirit. A definite great read for a stormy night.

A real pleasure reading this book. What I enjoyed the most is the author’s understatement, although the achievement was far from negligible. I did appreciate the way the author depicts the hardships he faced, and eventually overcame, without triumphalism. Indeed,he mostly emphasizes the intimate human feelings that one experiences while confronting harsh conditions. Not to mention the many episodes of human friendship both with other sailors as well as with followers by radio contact. –Giorgio Landonio, Italy

This is a short, but extremely well written account of an inspiring journey. Full of heart and steely determination the reader is brought aboard for a perilous but rewarding adventure.

A good adventure tale makes you feel like you’re experiencing it for yourself, and this one doesn’t disappoint. It’s an enjoyable account of Kopar’s trials, hardships, and triumphs while spending nearly a year alone on a risky journey across the world’s oceans. It’s always interesting to learn about people like Kopar, who are driven to veer away from the traditional paths of society and to earn the title “adventurer.” He includes enough details to give you a sense of what the voyage was actually like, as he faced the day-to-day mental and physical challenges of the journey. An excellent read!

Great sea voyage tale!

As a former sailor I found this book to be fascinating. I couldn’t put it down until the end! Great read for all ages!

A real pleasure reading this book. What I enjoyed the most is the author’s understatement, although the achievement was far from negligible. I did appreciate the way the author depicts the hardships he faced, and eventually overcame, without triumphalism. Indeed,he mostly emphasizes the intimate human feelings that one experiences while confronting harsh conditions. Not to mention the many episodes of human friendship both with other sailors as well as with followers by radio contact. –Giorgio Landonio, Italy

A truly extraordinary book – terrific nautical tale, superbly told.

What a great book! Easy reading, but compelling and enjoyable. Finished it over a weekend. Not full of technical jargon. Some nice thoughts on life and living. I wish I had the skill, time and drive to do what he did, and he has done it TWICE now! Bought one for my dad for father’s day as well. Good for anyone who likes adventures, sailing and want-to-be sailors.

His account of the epic voyage is a thrilling document which gives the reader a chance to really comprehend and appreciate the enormous achievement of successfully finishing a seemingly impossible project that required an incredible amount of physical and mental strength to overcome all the difficulties and obstacles…

A good adventure tale makes you feel like you’re experiencing it for yourself, and this one doesn’t disappoint. It’s an enjoyable account of Kopar’s trials, hardships, and triumphs while spending nearly a year alone on a risky journey across the world’s oceans. It’s always interesting to learn about people like Kopar, who are driven to veer away from the traditional paths of society and to earn the title “adventurer.” He includes enough details to give you a sense of what the voyage was actually like, as he faced the day-to-day mental and physical challenges of the journey. An excellent read!

What an amazing story. The book is so well written and edited that I couldn’t put it down. And this is not usually the type of story I read. The photos were astonishing and complemented the book quite well. Besides being entertained, I learned so much — about sailing, about the human spirit. A definite great read for a stormy night.

It is the best book on sailing I’ve read (of more than 200 I did!). I would like to congratulate Capt. Kopar mainly for his patriotic behavior and the way he expresses his feelings about everything. God bless him and his family,
Luiz N. Galetto – Brazilian Fighter Pilot and a sailboat captain with some blue water experience.

A remarkable feat told in remarkable detail with remarkable modesty. As an ocean sailor myself, I have such admiration for the author.

This is a short, but extremely well written account of an inspiring journey. Full of heart and steely determination the reader is brought aboard for a perilous but rewarding adventure.