Sailing into Oblivion: The Solo Non-stop Voyage of the Mighty Sparrow

De: Jerome Rand

Narrado por: Jerome Rand

The true account of the 2017-2018 solo nonstop circumnavigation by Jerome Rand aboard the Westsail 32 Mighty Sparrow. A testament to endurance and adventure, this memoir recounts what life is like aboard a small sailboat during a 271-day voyage around the globe, alone, and without stopping. One of the greatest challenges of both body and mind, the author will take you onboard during the good times and the bad. As one of only a handful of people to have ever succeed in such a small boat, this story is truly the adventure of a lifetime.

©2020 Jerome Rand (P)2021 Jerome Rand

good story.

really easy listen. don't think one reviewers critique about the death of the albatross was fair.

Felt like you were there

Great writing style. Simply worded and vivid. I tore through it in a couple days

Incredible story!

You will not regret giving this book a chance! What an incredible story of trials and tribulations, sharing what is takes in order to sail nonstop around the world!

Loved the book

As a fellow adventurer (though not sailer), I really enjoyed the story. The author did a fantastic job narrating. My only critique is I wished to story was told in chronological order as it was hard to follow. All in all glad I bought the book.

Great sailing story with satisfying detail.

The narration is very exaggerated or exclamative at times. I either got used to it, or it settled midway through. Stick with it! I thoroughly enjoyed the story. The honesty and detail were great, and I didn't want it to end.

Fascinating

Whery interested story about a amazing achievement. I felt like I was in the southern ocean and realized I never would like to be there on a smal boat 😁

Tenacity

It was narrated a bit too fast for my liking, it could have been a bit slower.

Great Adventure

I really enjoyed this as a casual lesson. I would love a follow up book with more technical aspects of his sailing experience and personal motivations. Certainly a great story and a good lesson, definitely recommend.

Perfect portrait of 270 days at sea solo

Love it he wrote it and is reading it. I definitely recommend it. He take you on the emotional battle with him. Definitely cried

Meeting the Auther

September 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana, I had the pleasure to meet Jerome and hear of his adventures first hand and to see pictures and videos he shared. He is exactly in person who you can imagine he is reading his book. So genuine, likable and an inspiration to us all. Thank you for sharing your adventure for all to enjoy.