Endless Sea
Alone Around Antarctica-
as Far South as a Boat Can Sail
By Amyr Klink
272 pp. 17 maps. 2008. Paperback. $19.95ISBN 978 1 57409 259 2
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Amyr Klink, whose sailing exploits have made him a hero in Brazil, tells of his daring single-handed circumnavigation below the Antarctic Convergence. Klink, who prefers to call his adventures “organizational challenges”, relies on methodical planning, innovative (and sometimes controversial) technology, and raw courage as he takes on the non-stop white-knuckle dangers of the Southern Ocean. Humbly and handsomely he achieves his goal: to circle the Earth below the Antarctic Convergence – alone.
Surfing the waves in his custom-built 50-foot “aluminum red truck”, Paratii, Klink enjoys the quiet confidence that comes from proper planning, common-sense technology, and a life-long fascination with the history of Southern Ocean sailing.
Klink proves his seamanship handling tricky boat repairs while underway, navigating icebergs, negotiating gales and williwaws, and surfing gigantic waves. He shares his love of boats, nature, history, and great books. Through self-deprecating humor we also meet Klink as family man, father, cook, and swab. Guided by the mystical wisdom he acquired as a boy from Brazil’s sea-hardened jangadeiros and caiçara boatbuilders, Klink is a modern Moitessier, sailing before an Aerorig mast.About the Author:
Amyr Klink is a phenomenon to be discovered. A Brazilian sailor, a circumnavigator, prolific author and businessman, his books are hugely successful all over South America, in some European countries and especially in Brazil, where he enjoys the popularity of a national soccer star. No living sailor anywhere can claim such fame, and this book, his first to be published in English, will introduce him to readers in this country.