Sail with Jim

The Dream

By: James G Whitelaw

Narrated by: Calum Bannerman

Length: 3 hrs

Publisher's summary

As a young lad of only 10 years old, Jim Whitelaw is taken sailing with a friend of the family. Jim is totally enthralled, and from that day forward, Jim decides that one day he will buy his own yacht. It is 40 years later before Jim eventually keeps his promise to himself, and this book reflects the story and steep learning curve during Jim's 40-year journey. Jim buys his first boat without too much knowledge, and makes many mistakes and gets into quite a few scrapes. This book follows Jim's dream and nightmares.

©2021 James George Whitelaw (P)2021 James George Whitelaw

Amazing stories of life on the water!

As a person who loves to travel, loves adventure and is always curious about different avenues to fulfill those desires, sailing has always intrigued me.

Anytime I see someone out on a sailboat, whether in person or in a move, the thoughts are always "how difficult is it to learn that?" and "do you have to be born into that lifestyle?"

The stories Jim lays out really entertain all thoughts and ideas I've ever had about sailing. The stories are all fun and entertaining, mixed with some subtle education, but I really enjoyed the story about his experience going through the Caledonian Canal.

Thank you for sharing your life experiences with us!

Very inspiring

I enjoyed this Audiobook. I don't have any sailing knowledge, but through this, I found sailing is enjoyable. The story is very inspiring and gives a lot of lessons. I love how Jim works for his dream. Thank you for sharing your experience. This Audiobook is highly recommended.

Enjoyable!!

I enjoyed every chapter of this book, this is a source of inspiration for everyone, either a kid or adult, I wish I could have had the chance to listen to this book when I was a kid, this fun and adventurous story deserves a big push and five stars review, I highly recommend it

Fantastic story telling

My My! the Irish narrator's accent is so mesmerizing! It represented life in Scotland perfectly. Scenic description and time spent on the sea. Learning how the yacht works. Exciting yearn to own your own yacht. Maintaining and rebuilding the boat.
After listening to this book, I have a want to experience some of what was told here. It encourages determination to go for what you want, for what will make you happy. Look, this book is so well crafted and engaging you can not stop. Listen to this book; you will be happy you did

What a ride!

I really enjoyed this audiobook and especially the narrators accent. It was such a great story and it has inspired me into looking at sailboats nearby. Life's journeys are mysterious and this story does a great job unveiling just how amazing it can be!

Great sailing memoir

I live on an island, and I love talking to people about sailing. I'm particularly interested in yachts, and the author goes into some detail about them. This audiobook satisfies on so many levels. Following the author's search to find a suitable boat to sailing across the open ocean was captivating. If you like ocean adventure, then this audiobook is for you.

A very satisfying journey!

If you are Interested in the sea and how it can change a person this is the book to listen to. The journey you will experience will show you how much your world can change if you let it

Stirring and Inspiring Account

Bought this as I recently took up an interest in sailing, and while I don't yet have a boat, wanted to see someone else's path towards the pursuit. Sail With Jim is a thoughtful and inspiring chronicle of the author's journey towards his passion. The book details the swings of his sentiment towards sailing, which as he gets older only becomes clearer the degree of his passion for the pursuit. It explores some of the challenges and mistakes he encountered, which only made the ultimate realization of his dream that much more fulfilling.

The narrator speaks clearly and engagingly, which keeps the listener engaged and emotionally connected to the content.

I can definitely say that the story of his journey has inspired my own, and plan to take up a hobby of learning to sail, and eventually buying my own boat when the time is right. Would absolutely recommend to anyone who is a fan of sailing, or considering to get into the past time.

Fun encounter with Jim!

This was definitely an interesting audiobook, very much unlike what I usually listen to. However, I enjoyed it thoroughly. It felt like I was having a chat with a friendly stranger who ended up telling me all about his life’s adventures. If only for a fun, entertaining story, Sail with Jim will not disappoint; and if you are really into sailing, this one’s a must!

Like an encyclopedia on sailing

I really enjoyed this book. After listening to it, I feel like I now know what it's like to not only own a yacht but what it's like to sail one. I could feel the spray in my face, the chill of the water, and the slap of the sail as it came about. Performance was good, at times a little slow for me, but the voice was very melodic and enjoyable to listen to.