The Pacific Alone

I was gifted this book for Christmas and really enjoyed it.

An in-depth look at Ed Gillet's famous successful crossing between Monterey and Maui.
Dude paddled for over two months in basically an off the shelf 22' Necky Tofino, self supported without any real sponsors or coverage.

The book covers his crossing, the aftermath, and a number of attempts both before and after Gillet made it.

Highly recommended!
https://www.amazon.com/Pacific-Alone-Untold-Kayakings-Boldest/dp/149302681X

On your endorsement, I just ordered a copy, sounds good!

On your endorsement, I just ordered a copy, sounds good!

same.  thanks

"you come far"

This is a great story. Launched from our shop. He didnt talk about it for years because it was just too much. You don't see crossings like this anymore. This was before affordable GPS too!

Just got the book. Looking forward to reading it.

This is a great story. Launched from our shop. He didnt talk about it for years because it was just too much. You don't see crossings like this anymore. This was before affordable GPS too!

Indeed, I was interested due to our local connection. I was only 16 when he made the trip .
there's about a third of the book about his dealing with the re-entry and issues he had dealing with such a close call.

We had a couple of Neck Tofinos in the rental fleet where I worked in '97 and they were of the mid-80's vintage. It was an odd boat, but we had a few regulars that would request 'em specifically because they hauled so much beer

Me too. Sounds enjoyable with a drink and a cigar

First read of it right here:  http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=6896.0  Just awe inspiring!  I'd love to read the book now. 

Hauls more than beer! 

"Must've taken you two or three days, huh?"

Just ordered a copy!

I was gifted this book for Christmas and really enjoyed it.

An in-depth look at Ed Gillet's famous successful crossing between Monterey and Maui.
Dude paddled for over two months in basically an off the shelf 22' Necky Tofino, self supported without any real sponsors or coverage.

The book covers his crossing, the aftermath, and a number of attempts both before and after Gillet made it.

Highly recommended!
https://www.amazon.com/Pacific-Alone-Untold-Kayakings-Boldest/dp/149302681X

Just finished this book. The best read I’ve had in awhile. Thanks for the recommendation!

Just finished this book. The best read I’ve had in awhile. Thanks for the recommendation!

happy to hear it!

Thanks for putting this out here... I’ve always said if I “ever”  get terminal, before I’m unable I will do something like this...