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Old Man Sailing

Some Dreams Take a Lifetime

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Old Man Sailing

By: John Passmore
Narrated by: Charles Robert Fox
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When COVID-19 struck the UK, the government advised the over-70s to "shield" while the country went into lockdown. One old man went sailing instead. Single-handed and self-isolated, retired journalist John Passmore used the pandemic to achieve an ambition that had eluded him for 60 years. For 3,629 miles, he disappeared into a world of perfect solitude, adventure, and adversity, arriving back 42 days later, short of water and with shredded sails, to find himself celebrated on national radio as the embodiment of everybody’s lockdown dream. This is his story. It is also a story for anyone who ever thought a dream was unattainable.

©2021 John Passmore (P)2021 John Passmore
Water Sports Sailing Funny Inspiring Witty Heartfelt
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Inspiring Journey • Engaging Storytelling • Delightful Narration • Insightful Reflections • Lighthearted Adventure
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What a pleasure that was. Very well written, honest, simple and funny. I also picked up a few good ideas about what to do and not do when sailing.

Lovely Book

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As a working boat captain I enjoyed listening to this audible. Stay healthy and have fun.

Inspiration and honesty found inside.

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Wonderful journey, a statement of freedom! It is never too late to live your dream.

Inspirational

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I am enjoying the story greatly, including the nuggets of sailing information sprinkled in. Also, I like the delivery of the book by Charles Robert Fox. Recommended!

Great story

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Inspirational book love the idea of sailing off to get away. Will be waiting for the next one.

Really enjoyed this story

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As fascinating as it is funny, not to mention inspiring. To be recommended to as many as possible.

Fascinating, finny, inspiring.

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Throughly enjoyed the book, in fact listened twice! While listening my wife overheard the book and I could hear her chuckle at the humorous bits. keep up the great work!

fabulous wordsmith

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I really enjoyed this story. Made me smile a lot. I hope to be an old man sailing. :)

A Fun Adventure

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If you even kinda like sailing and have ever felt for a second life was passing you by, you 100% need to read this book!

What a brilliant book!

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I appreciate the knowledge John shares. Some dreams do take a lifetime. Thank you and Cheers John.

Excellent

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