Richard J. King

Praise for Sailing Alone

Sailing alone is a dream that goes from a magical to a mystical atmosphere, depending on who you are. For those who have done it, it’s an extreme experience, sometimes indescribable. Writers may find the words to sh ...

Isabelle Autissier

An engaging, beautifully written history of single-handed sailing ... Packed with ripping yarns and driven characters.

The Economist

Those who have chosen to face the dangers of the ocean alone are a colourful and inventive bunch ... I was delighted to read of [King's] amazement.

David Mills, The Times

Sailing alone is a dream that goes from a magical to a mystical atmosphere, depending on who you are. For those who have done it, it’s an extreme experience, sometimes indescribable. Writers may find the words to sh ...

Isabelle Autissier

An engaging, beautifully written history of single-handed sailing ... Packed with ripping yarns and driven characters.

The Economist

Those who have chosen to face the dangers of the ocean alone are a colourful and inventive bunch ... I was delighted to read of [King's] amazement.

David Mills, The Times

Sailing alone is a dream that goes from a magical to a mystical atmosphere, depending on who you are. For those who have done it, it’s an extreme experience, sometimes indescribable. Writers may find the words to sh ...

Isabelle Autissier

An engaging, beautifully written history of single-handed sailing ... Packed with ripping yarns and driven characters.

The Economist

Those who have chosen to face the dangers of the ocean alone are a colourful and inventive bunch ... I was delighted to read of [King's] amazement.

David Mills, The Times