Sailing Promise: Around the World on a Catamaran

by Alayne Main

Release Date: 01 March, 1999

Edition: Paperback

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Surprised!

I just finished reading this book in record time. I couldn't put it down! When my wife gave it to me, I was a bit worried that it would be more about feelings and less about adventure. But I was wrong! The cover was correct when it says that Man, Woman, Sailor or not, everybody, especially those in a relationship will love this book! And if you love sailing and adventure, this is a must read. Congrats to Alayne and Alec!

Great book for men and women alike

Both men and women will benefit from reading this book about sailing around the world and the differences between men and women in their perceptions, reactions and coping with the unknown. This book really helped my husband (who loves adventure, sailing and isolation) understand my fears and my need for outside friendships. We both laughed at the similarities in our experiences with those of Alayne and Alec in coming to terms with being two separate people trying to compromise and work together. This isn't just a book about sailing - it's a book about making loving relationships work at the worst of times. All couples (sailors or not) will benefit from reading it. I loved the frank and honest way it was written. It took a lot of guts to write about their experiences in this way.