Ben Ho worked as an engineer and business manager for technology companies in Canada before taking off to do something different and see the world. Born in China, grew up in Hong Kong, and moved to study in Canada, he belongs to a generation faced with constant migration and cultural change. But the stories and artifacts of human civilizations remain unchanged; it is this cultural landscape and the boundless beauty of nature that Ben attempts to understand, absorb, and appreciate in his travels. Educated in technology fields, he started working on a MBA later in life, but found that building a wooden sailboat was more satisfying. From that point on there was no turning back: drawn to the sea and the wind, he and his wife go sailing and traveling whenever they can.
This is the whimsical story of a couple who decided to leave their comfortable suburban life in Canada and embark on a journey of exploration and self-discovery by living on board their sailboat and cruising the Mediterranean. More of a travelogue than a sailing how-to, this book takes the readers through the joys and challenges of the cruising life. Starting with how they became attracted to sailing in their hometown in southern Ontario, through how they acquired the sailing skills and competencies for sailing in open waters, selecting a suitable boat, to sailing and visiting exotic countries throughout the Mediterranean, the book is written with poise and humor. It is about life under the perpetual blue sky, on the warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea, the fascinating and varied cultures and histories from the Middle East to the Tuscan Islands, the warm and friendly people they met, the challenges of the boating life, and the irresistible cuisines. The book contains enough details on sailing to whet the appetite of the readers who are sailors, while introducing the world of boat handling to non-sailors without getting technical. For the arm-chair sailors and dreamers, this book vividly illustrates how a couple-next-door pursued and realized their dream. Yes, you can do it too!
Título : A Warm Sea - Dreaming of Sailing and Making It Happen: Tales of Our Cruising Life in the Mediterranean
EAN : 9781311502551
Editorial : Ben Ho
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