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  • Journey to the Ragged Islands

  • Sailing Solo Through the Bahamas
  • By: Paul Trammell
  • Narrated by: Paul Trammell
  • Length: 8 hrs and 31 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (6 ratings)

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Journey to the Ragged Islands

By: Paul Trammell
Narrated by: Paul Trammell
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From the author of Becoming a Sailor, Chasing the Nomadic Dream, Sailing to Newfoundland, and The Gold Box.

In this dramatic, immersive, nonfiction, firsthand account of a single-handed sailing voyage, Trammell sails alone in a 30' Dufour Arpege from Jacksonville, Florida to the central and southern Bahamas. Searching for uninhabited islands, blue holes, serenity, surf, natural beauty, and adventure, he encounters all this, as well as foul weather, sharks, at least one near-death experience, beautiful sunsets, enchanting islands, a hermit, friendly sailors, coral reefs, whales, eels, and an old girlfriend.

Solo-sailing technique is occasionally discussed, and both successes and mistakes are included. Descriptions and GPS coordinates of all anchorages and islands visited are included.

Islands visited include Eleuthera, Cat Island, Long Island, Water Cay, Flamingo Cay (the Jumentos Cays), Raccoon Cay, Buenavista Cay, Hog Cay (the Ragged Islands), Rum Cay, Conception Island, Georgetown, Little Galliot Cay, Bitter Guana Cay, Warderick Wells, Shroud Cay, Highbourne Cay (the Exumas), Bird Cay (the Berry Islands), New Providence, and Gun Cay.

Buy the book, step outside of your comfort zone, and come along for the ride!

©2018 Paul Trammell (P)2023 Paul Trammell
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Great book about a 2 month cruise!

This is a great book describing what your average solo sailor can experience on a journey that’s not a big global circumnavigation. It allows for a detail you rarely get from books that cover much longer voyages and that makes it in many ways more informative for newer sailors. Well written and well read. I highly recommend this and the authors other book becoming a sailor. Well done, Paul!

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A call to embrace exploration and self-discovery

His storytelling is straightforward and accessible, painting a vivid picture of his adventures in these distant and rugged landscapes. As he encounters the untamed beauty and unique inhabitants of the islands, his journey becomes a compelling exploration of both the outer world and his inner self. Readers are inspired to embrace their own quests for adventure and self-discovery. This book offers a refreshing perspective on exploration and the human spirit, leaving readers eager to set sail on their own voyages of discovery.

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A fantastic view into cruising

A must read
I've followed Paul for years and finally bought the book. A great soul and humble sailor. Fair winds Paul and keep a weather eye out for those sharks!
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