200,000 miles in all oceans of the world, and three circumnavigations including voyages to the Arctic and Antarctic, are the background to this impressive book by one of today,s most experienced voyagers under sail. A Passion for the Sea conveys the essence of Jimmy Cornwell,s experience gained in over three decades of offshore sailing as well as sharing with the reader the valuable observations made whilst organiser of 20 transatlantic rallies, 5 round the world rallies and one round the world race that attracted 3,000 yachts and 12,000 sailors it is a tour de force. 487 pages h/b