Half Fast

(mis) Adventures in Slowly Sailing around (on) the World

Ever thought of ditching your conventional life to buy a sailboat and go traveling the world as a modern-day sea nomad? Half Fast is the true story of a married couple in their thirties who do just that—a move some of their family and friends consider to be a 'half-assed scheme' at best. With little money and even even less nautical experience they leave their small-town home in Arkansas to embark on an adventure they hope will last for a year or two but which evolves into a quarter-century voyage of discovery spanning half the world. Come along with Randy and Cheryl as they cruise their small boat to intriguing destinations that you won’t find in any tourist brochure. Along the way they discover the best and worst the sailing life has to offer as they visit twenty-nine countries in the Caribbean, Central and South America and the South Pacific. Their adventures and misadventures include encounters with hurricanes, thieves, drug smugglers and a disastrous tsunami as well as lasting new friendships formed with local people and fellow sailors all along their route. Cruising under sail is a lifestyle like no other and though there are sometimes hardships, those who take the plunge will be rewarded with a life of adventure and freedom that may be impossible to find any other way in the modern world.

Unbelievable Cruising Stories

Awesome stories in great detail. Not a ton of sailing content, but I stuck with it and I'm glad I did.

Sailing

Lots of details that are great to hear to an old sailor. The best thing was dancing with the waves amongst friends. Thanks

having ice in the middle of the Pacific.

great story by Randy and Cheryl. very descriptive. I can't wait to go on my own trip. fifteen word minimum is now reached. well almost.

Great adventures and overcoming adversity!

I like how the author prioritized the things that would be of greatest interest interest to the lesser and leaving out some of the small details that just weigh some Sailing books down.

Sailing in the nude

Glad to stumble upon this inspiring book. I now am planing on stung sail across the pacific.