Flirting with Mermaids: The Unpredictable Life of a Sailboat Delivery Skipper

The adventure-laden tales of a sailboat delivery skipper, in his own words. Consistently captivating, John Kretschmer's stories are alternately funny and harrowing.

ISBN-13: 9781574091649

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers - Inc.

Publication Date: 03-01-2003

Pages: 218

Product Dimensions: 5.86(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.66(d)

John Kretschmer has been a sailboat delivery skipper for over 25 years and has made over 100 deliveries. He is the author of Cape Horn to Starboard and Used Boat Notebook and has had articles published in numerous boating and travel magazines. He is a contributing editor to 'Sailing' and currently lives in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, with his wife Lesa and their two daughters.

Table of Contents

Foreword Introduction Chapter 1: A Shallow-Water Appointment Chapter 2: A Show of Presence Chapter 3: Famous Chapter 4: Yacht Delivery 101 Chapter 5: A Waterfront Office Chapter 6: Red Sky by Morn Chapter 7: She Drives Me Crazy Chapter 8: Just Another Crossing Chapter 9: Force Unlucky Chapter 10: A Home Delivery