Get Real, Get Gone

How to Become a Modern Sea Gypsy and Sail Away Forever...

By: Rick Page

Narrated by: Liam Gerrard

Length: 6 hrs and 26 mins

Publisher's summary

The idea that you have to be rich to travel the world on your own yacht is so universal that it goes largely unquestioned. The ubiquitous images of rich men on super-yachts sipping Martinis only help cement this image. This book hopes to change all that.

Rick's recent appearance on Ben Fogle's New Lives in the Wild chronicled his budget lifestyle and adventures aboard Calypso, and introduced the idea of budget sailing to a whole new audience - an audience who may have never considered the possibility that such a dream could be made a reality, on such a small amount of money. This book is for them and for any experienced sailors who want to cast off the yoke of consumerist yachting and get back to what really matters at sea.

If you are not rich, but dream of seeing our beautiful world from the deck of your own boat, this book is packed full of practical and spiritual advice to help you cut through the endless marketing and identify what it is you truly need to become a modern sea gypsy and sail away on the greatest adventure of your life...

Photos and diagrams referenced in this audiobook can be found on sailingcalypso.com.

©2015 Rick Page (P)2021 Tantor

Sea gypsy required reading.

Title says it all. Get real down to Earth guidance for making the dream happen.

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Fantastic perspective on the sea gypsy life! yeah it is not a book to teach you how to sail, doesn't claim to, and those who get but hurt foe being called out on their "american" mass consumption and capitalist life styles are the exact opposite of any gypsy let alone a sea gypsy. So yeah take this book for what it is and enjoy. Some great stories, and good tips, well written and entertaining.

Fantastic Book!!

So many helpful tips about sailing, sailboats, and attitude! The author has a wonderful sense of humor and I enjoyed every part of listening to this audiobook. I think I will even buy the book because there are so many helpful websites and notes given throughout! I highly highly recommend.

Love this book!!

This is full of so much great information and motivation!! I actually read it and went and bought my first yacht to start my sea gypsy life 😊

Top Notch

In every category, this is a superb book.
About half way through listening I jumped on Amazon and ordered a copy in print because I'm sure it will become a reference!

look no further if your looking to live aboard!

Igenerally don't leave reviews but, as my wife and I are starting our journey into live aboard sailing, this was one of the best books I've picked up out there. Rick puts into words what i have suspected but I haven't heard anyone else say. this book is about the mindset you need to try and make this transition and gives great technical advice too. it is absolutely wonderful and cheeky in all the right ways while cutting through bullshit. 10 out of 10 would recommend !

Fantastic

Warning!

DO NOT listen to this while driving to the rat race. You might not get out of the car when you get there.

This was a very enjoyable read. It brought tears to my eyes a couple times. The narration was perfect for the subject.

Thank yall for this book.

Good for intermediate sailors

Im a good sailor, I’m on my 5th small sailboat but daydream about a boat I could live on. In this book I learned a lot about very specific and useful info. The book must have had a few pictures because I had to google search some images along the way to understand what he was describing. It’s great to feel knowledgeable and have the embarrassment of asking a million stupid questions. I’ve listened to some sailing adventure books but this was the most useful I’ve heard by far and it remains interesting if you actually plan on getting gone!

Exceeded Expectations

I can’t say enough good things about this book. I’ve always struggled with the boating community’s obsession with materialism and competitiveness, so Rick’s message really resonates with me. I feel much more confident in pursuing my sea gypsy life on a sensible budget having listened to this audio book. Rick is bloody funny too and had me laughing out loud multiple times! The narrator is excellent too. There are a few references to illustrations which can be found on the author’s website. Absolutely essential reading for the budget cruiser. 10 stars!

Just get through the sermon…

and soak up the great how-to information. It is well worth it. Narrator great!