Restoring and Sailing an Old Boat on a Budget
By Peter J. Baumgartner
224 pp. Maps, line drawings. 2004. Paperback. $19.95ISBN 1 57409 175 1
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LONDON Goes to Sea is Peter J. Baumgartner's candid and captivating account of restoring an aging fiberglass sailboat over the course of four years and then reintroducing it to its native New England waters. Baumgartner's precise records illustrate every trial and triumph of the restoration process, and his careful attention to errors made along the way provides crucial insight for anyone considering a similar project.
Baumgartner's writing combines the best elements of a brisk, entertaining narrative and a thoroughly practical handbook, making for a truly unique story that embraces every experience of the coastal sailor. Whether refining a new nautical skill, learning about the life cycle of a jellyfish, or narrowly avoiding a collision with a cruise ship off Cape Cod, Baumgartner's unflagging joy and enthusiasm for his old Cape Dory shine through on every page.
“Because he writes beautifully, shares his personal insights, and is so remarkably self-aware, Peter Baumgartner takes his readers with him on a voyage of boat ownership and the fulfillment of a dream.” —Karen Larson, editor of Good Old Boat
“To have the courage to recognize your passion and to pursue it is a rare virtue in our time. Peter Baumgartner is passionate about sailboats, and about the restoring of one long-neglected boat, and about sailing the coves and bays and inlets of the New England coast. His determination and dedication are inspiring…” —William L. Simon, author of The Art of Deception and producer of the documentary film Setting Sail: THE STAR OF INDIA Goes to Sea
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About the Author:
Peter J. Baumgartner grew up in New Jersey, but at age 10 he moved with his family to England. Their 5-day ocean voyage made a lasting impression, and Baumgartner has since been powerfully drawn to the sea. When he finally bought his own boat, a neglected 1977 Cape Dory 27, he named it LONDON. He now runs a software company and lives with his wife in Massachusetts.