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Swell
A Sailing Surfer's Voyage of Awakening
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Swell will resonate with readers who love adventure memoirs, sailing and surfing enthusiasts, and those drawn to stories of personal growth and connection with nature. Its themes of resilience and discovery make it an inspiring read for fans of true-life journeys and ocean exploration.
Sailing Ten Years and 20,000 Miles In Search of Surf and Self
Amazing Social Marketing Platform: 100,000 Instagram Followers to @captainlizzy Over 30,000 Facebook followers, over 50% male Over 20,000 blog followers from all around the world Featured in a 6-8 minute film made by Chris Malloy of Farm League Featured in Patagonia Spring catalog (1.1 million in home, drops in early March) Featured in Patagonia Surf catalog (1.4 million in home, drops in April) Liz will be the face of the Spring 18 Women's Swim campaign, featured in stores and through all media outlets Support from Patagonia social media Support from Patagonia Books social media Nationwide tour (and Canada and Hawaii) T-shirts and hats with illustrations from the book posters available
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Chasing a dream is never easy, but if you go far enough, it will set you free.
Captain Liz Clark spent her youth dreaming of travelling the world by sailboat and surfing remote waves. When she was 22, she met a mentor who helped turn her desire into reality. Embarking on an adventure that most only fantasise about, she set sail from Santa Barbara, California, as captain of her 40-foot sailboat, Swell, headed south in search of surf, self, and the wonder and learning that lies beyond the unbroken horizon.
In true stories overflowing with wild waves and constant challenges, at the whim of the weather, of relationships sweet and sour, of nature's marvels and colourful cultures, Liz captures her voyage in gripping detail in this memoir, sharing tales of sailing in high seas, of solitude and surprises, of finding connection to the earth and commitment to living in harmony with it. She witnesses how her dream leads her to understanding the unity of all things.
More than ten years, 20,000 miles, countless adventures, and one cat later, she's still out there.
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Foreword Magazine offers a starred review celebrating Clark's gripping storytelling of the physical, mental, and emotional challenges she endures. The review highlights her moments of despair being lifted by the sea's beauty, the kindness of strangers, and the exhilaration of surfing. It praises her transformation from fearing solitude to finding it deeply satisfying. Despite storms and difficulties, her journey is marked by resilience and a sense of purpose to make a difference.
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ISBN: 9781938340543
Publisher: Patagonia Books
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 17 May 2018
Country: United States
Imprint: Patagonia Books
Illustration: Color photos throughout
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Daniella Manini
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 165.0mm
Height: 241.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 320
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About the Author
When Liz Clark was nine, her family spent seven months sailing down Mexico's Pacific coast. After returning to land life in San Diego, she dreamed of seeing the world by sailboat one day. While earning her BA in Environmental Studies from UC Santa Barbara, she fell in love with surfing. After college, she turned her voyaging dream into reality, sailing south from Southern California through Central America and the Pacific Islands. For more than a decade, she has kept her nomadic ocean lifestyle going through writing, blogging, photography, representing conscious brands, and earning recognition as a surf adventurer, environmental activist, and captain. She hopes to inspire people to live their passions and reconnect with nature and our inherent oneness. She was featured in the film Dear and Yonder (2009), and nominated for National Geographic Adventurer of the Year in 2015.
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