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Sailing to the Edge of Time

The Promise, the Challenges, and the Freedom of Ocean Voyaging

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Sailing to the Edge of Time

By: John Kretschmer
Narrated by: Matthew Kevin Anderson
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Bloomsbury presents Sailing to the Edge of Time by John Kretschmer, read by Matthew Kevin Anderson.

John Kretschmer is sailing’s practical philosopher – as much a doer as a thinker. And that is the overarching theme of this chronicle of a sailing life. Often amusing, sometimes poignant, occasionally terrifying but always inspiring, his deeply personal account is a welcome reminder of the good life waiting at sea.

With hundreds of thousands of nautical miles under his keel, John’s adventures have taken him several times around the world, with challenging crossings of the Atlantic and the Pacific, a narrow escape from a coup in Yemen, an unlikely deliverance from a coral reef off Belize as well as more serene, introspective passages where trade winds are blowing and stories are flowing. His crew has included CEOs, actors, writers, teachers, kids – in essence, everyone.

John’s narrative is interwoven with practical tips and advice in seamanship, but also, and just as importantly, his hard-won insights about making the most of our lives. He truly believes we find out who we really are, and what we are capable of, far from the shackles of land, when we find a place where time changes shape – days may merge into one another, but minutes are memorable.

To live adventurously is to live more fully, and that is the life John Kretschmer continues to live. In this book he shares his simple profundities that will inspire those who live to sail, and those seeking something more rewarding from life.

©2018 John Kretschmer (P)2020 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
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"A remarkable and very enjoyable cocktail of blue water, action and wisdom. Kretschmer is a fine writer and an inspiration." (Tristan Gooley)

Captivating Sea Stories • Informative Sailing Content • Vivid Maritime Descriptions • Valuable Sailing Insights
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a nice collection of short stories and experiences for all sailors to enjoy. If you're looking for a book this is a good one.

another great novel by John

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John Kretschmer has the unique ability to take you along on his many ocean voyages with every word. I wish the narrator had taken the time to find out how to pronounce words he was unfamiliar with. He had several versions of “Quetzal” and she’s one of the most important characters in the book. Despite this, the beautifully written stories came through.

Excellent writing, fantastic sea stories

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As always Kretschmer's book was very good. However, I did not enjoy the narration. It's tough to listen to a young sounding narrator when listening to a book filled with wisdom. It does not help that there are a good number of mispronunciations. All and all worth a listen.

Good book, narration not great.

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I love Kretschmer, but I couldn’t make it more than 20 minutes with the narrator. Basic words are mispronounced and the tone is too serious and dramatic. Who the heck is Moe-tessiyay?

Quetzal doesn’t rhyme with pretzel

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I found the occasional unusual pronunciation of common nautical terms and places jarring, but I'm being nit-picking.

I enjoyed it

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Informative, thought provoking, and makes me quite envious of the time the author has been able to spend doing what they love

Well written

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the book is amazing. However the reader ignores proper pronunciation on easily searched terms. If you sail, it's worth wincing at the bad words and moving forward.

great book, mediocre reader

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i absolutely love the way John Kretschmer writes, and like his other books, this is a constant inspiration to improve my sailing. The only issue is with the reader, who does not seem to be able to pronounce many words. It is not just sailing terms (i.e., leeward), but place names and many common English words. I am not sure why this person was paid to read something when they have little ability to do so, but otherwise the book is great!

Excellent book, awful reader.

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I loved it. Don't let the reviews with complaints about the narrarator throw you. The whole thing is superbly done. I own over 300 audiobook titles and it is RARE for there to be no mispronunciations. Also I don't know what else the narrarator could have done without being over the top. I enjoyed it immensely and believe you will too.

Well written, and well read.

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I love Kretschmer's writings. This reader drones and doesn't know how to pronounce most maritime terms and the names of places around the world.

great story. marginal reader

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