Occupation Circumnavigator

A hippy Sell Up and Sail, this entertaining and inspiring book is morethan just a cruising narrative - it is an instructive account showing howanyone can circumnavigate (or even sail for an extended period) withouthuge funds. Lars Hassler originally set off intending to sail forthree years, but by judiciously using his funds, and topping them up bytaking charter guests on cruises, he sailed around the world for ten years.Woven into the book is advice on costs, distances, timing, powerneeds, food and medication - in other words, the practicalities thateveryone who sails needs to know about. And at the end, there is a forward-lookingchapter providing advice on 'After the Circumnavigation - What Next?'With a Foreword by Jimmy Cornell and a gorgeous photo section, this isan enjoyable and useful read for anyone thinking, or dreaming, about making anextended cruise.'Lars, the modern day Odysseus...is in many respects an extraordinaryperson, a man who had the guts to chuck it all in and opt for alifestyle that others dream of their entire lives... Any readerplanning to follow the author's example will find many useful tips onhow to earn a living while cruising. Thank you Lasse!'From the Foreword by Jimmy Cornell