Get Real, Get Gone, Rick Page
Get Real, Get Gone, Rick Page
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Get Real, Get Gone
How to Become a Modern Sea Gypsy and Sail Away Forever…

Author: Rick Page

Narrator: Liam Gerrard

Unabridged: 6 hr 26 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 04/06/2021

Synopsis

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.

About Rick Page

Rick Page holds an honors degree in disaster engineering and management and is a regular contributor to Cruising Helmsman magazine. He became a RYA qualified skipper in 2008 and has lived aboard every day since 2007 when he bought his first boat Marutji-a steel Van de Stadt 34. Rick now lives aboard his current boat, Calypso II (an Island Packet 38) somewhere in the South Pacific.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ken Randall on January 21, 2018

This is the best psychology and economics book I’ve ever read – oh and sailing too Hands down the best description of both the Sailing live-aboard lifestyle and how to get there practical book I have ever read on the subject. The authors have done a fantastic job of truly explaining how to get out on......more

Goodreads review by Alex on March 12, 2019

Without reservations, I believe this is the best book for getting into the mindset of a sea gypsy for those who do not have deep pockets. With the proliferation of sailing YouTube channels, one can see slick videos of people sailing the world on 50+ ft boats, new catamarans or a fresh from the molds......more

Goodreads review by Anoni on June 25, 2020

Amazing Book about sailing just what I needed to get in the right mind and on the right course. Very good advice and also fun to read.......more

Goodreads review by David Ready on January 19, 2020

Good sitting in my recliner home from work during winter reader I enjoyed reading this book to reinforce my attitude about continuing my renovation of my 1982 Offshore 33 Cat Ketch that I lived on for several years and have owned since 1987 and now under extensive renovation deferred due to surgeries......more

Goodreads review by Tess on August 13, 2019

Inspiring stuff, built on a foundation of solid advice. I first read this book when I knew nothing about sailing. In response to a vague expression of interest about living on a boat, an RYA instructor friend told me to read this book. I did. "I can do that" I thought. The OH and I have learned the b......more

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