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  • Sailing into Oblivion: The Solo Non-stop Voyage of the Mighty Sparrow

  • By: Jerome Rand
  • Narrated by: Jerome Rand
  • Length: 5 hrs and 8 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (125 ratings)

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Sailing into Oblivion: The Solo Non-stop Voyage of the Mighty Sparrow

By: Jerome Rand
Narrated by: Jerome Rand
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The true account of the 2017-2018 solo nonstop circumnavigation by Jerome Rand aboard the Westsail 32 Mighty Sparrow. A testament to endurance and adventure, this memoir recounts what life is like aboard a small sailboat during a 271-day voyage around the globe, alone, and without stopping. One of the greatest challenges of both body and mind, the author will take you onboard during the good times and the bad. As one of only a handful of people to have ever succeed in such a small boat, this story is truly the adventure of a lifetime.

©2020 Jerome Rand (P)2021 Jerome Rand
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Fascinating

Whery interested story about a amazing achievement. I felt like I was in the southern ocean and realized I never would like to be there on a smal boat 😁

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Loved the book

As a fellow adventurer (though not sailer), I really enjoyed the story. The author did a fantastic job narrating. My only critique is I wished to story was told in chronological order as it was hard to follow. All in all glad I bought the book.

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Great Adventure

I really enjoyed this as a casual lesson. I would love a follow up book with more technical aspects of his sailing experience and personal motivations. Certainly a great story and a good lesson, definitely recommend.

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Perfect portrait of 270 days at sea solo

Love it he wrote it and is reading it. I definitely recommend it. He take you on the emotional battle with him. Definitely cried

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good story.

really easy listen. don't think one reviewers critique about the death of the albatross was fair.

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Felt like you were there

Great writing style. Simply worded and vivid. I tore through it in a couple days

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Felt like I was on the boat.

Loved every minute. Excellent narration and an amazing adventure. I could easily relate to him.

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Spell Binding Story

A wonderful accounting of a sailing adventure that every wannabe sailor will enjoy. You’ll enjoy every minute.

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Epic Adventure

Well done Jerome! Your bravery and sense of adventure comes through with flying colors. Mighty Sparrow held together amazingly well and I’m so glad she brought you through it all safely. Your persistence and perseverance is an inspiration. Cheers

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Great adventure

For a recent solo around the world in the 21st-century, it’s nice to know that he went with guts, not gadgets. Not quite Slocum, but damn close in our time. Enjoyed every chapter. W Scales.

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