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Gerard Mittelstaedt's avatar

Some time ago I read some of Roger Taylor's comments on MingMing and the rig. It is amazing that one has the courage to navigate in the far north just sail and muscle. Generally his rig is one that I can understand, having one somewhat like it on my 25 ft Aleutka hull. However I am off the Texas coast and have much different weather considerations. I can also understand the drive to do something "foolish" getting too close to danger. In each case we are lucky to have survived. More power to him.

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Patrick Filardi's avatar

As a former Dracombe lugger owner I'd love to hear the entire story.

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Carolyn & Kees's avatar

It sounds like another winner to me! Count me in on the lottery, If someone else wins it I will have to buy a copy, but read it I shall!

~Kees~

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Andy's avatar

I always enjoy Roger & Ming Ming’s adventures and look forward to buying the book, winning it, or both!

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Warren Palmer's avatar

Looking forward to a good read

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Capt Steve Heare's avatar

OMG! Have to read this one!

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Tom Belknap's avatar

What an adventure, and what a great writer. I’d love to have the book! Thanks for the opportunity.

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Andrew Reicher's avatar

Looking forward to reading the whole book.

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Kevin McNeill's avatar

Without knowing the full story, it appears to me that Roger became hypnotized by the immensity of the volcano and its cliffs, only the failure of the mainsheet broke the spell. In and of itself this misadventure would not compel the apparent later decisions regarding the log book. I look forward to reading the entire account.

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Jonathan Lewis's avatar

I’m in!

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bayousara WWP15 2634's avatar

I am astonished at his courage in setting out anywhere on the high seas, in that size of a boat, without a motor, much less heading up into the far north. Hmmm…!

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Joshua Colvin's avatar

Congrats to Kyle Taylor, whose comment was chosen at random to win the signed book copy!

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Eric Russell's avatar

I have been wondering what had happened to Roger since he left the publishing business. Glad to see he is still with us and sailing the seas.

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brad's avatar

All in. Thank you

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Kyle Taylor's avatar

It’ll be an interesting read, for sure! Reflections from a usually conservative, risk-averse sailor

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Bob Triggs's avatar

I would love to win a copy of this book!

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