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A Voyage of Uncommon Sense is

about how to “get off the dock” and live the life we dream of living, whatever that is for each of us. Told as a narrative of the undersigned’s sail across the South Pacific Ocean, the book teases out “7Cs” of uncommon sense meant to help us all set sail for our dreams. Each of the 7Cs of uncommon sense emerge from the sea story as a set of values, principles and practices we might all employ to step out of “the life we are born into” and into “the life we are born to live”. The uncommon sense of the 7Cs

resonates with sailors and ‘seekers’ of all ages. Sailors relate to the offshore passage stories, the challenges, the scary

In the opening months of 1781,

General George Washington feared his army would fail to survive another campaign season. The spring and summer only served to reinforce his despair, but in late summer the changing circumstances of war presented a once-in-a-war opportunity for a French armada to hold off the mighty British navy while his own troops with French reinforcements drove Lord Cornwallis's forces to the Chesapeake. The Battle of the Capes would prove the only time the French ever fought the Royal Navy to a draw, and for the British army it was a catastrophe. Cornwallis confidently retreated to Yorktown, expecting to be

As any sailor knows, not every

sailboat makes for a good cruiser. Designs and equipment meant for sailing close to shore can produce disastrous results if subjected to the rigors of bluewater voyaging. In Choosing for Cruising, Bruce Roberts-Goodson guides readers through the labyrinth of decisions involved in choosing the right boat for their individual cruising needs. He examines every aspect of a

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stuff, the fun stuff. Young adults find the 7Cs message reinforces what they understand intuitively is possible in their lives, but seldom see confirmed by ‘common sense’. Midlife adults welcome the invitation to express their passion and gifts and appreciate some ideas on how to do it. It is both a fun and funny

story of putting to sea with real people on a real voyage, on a real adventure. Its also a reflective book, something to make us think about what

great adventure we might make of our lives.

A Voyage of Uncommon Sense,

by Cresswell Walker, published by Coaching Works Pte Ltd Press, www.sail7cs.com, $24.95

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evacuated by a British fleet that never arrived. In the end he had no choice but to surrender. Although the war sputtered on another two years, its outcome was never in doubt after Yorktown. This is the story of the

greatest naval engagement of the American Revolution. It is also a study in leadership, good and bad, political machinations and the wild, unpredictable circumstances that led to the extraordinary confluence of military and

naval resources at that time and place. General Washington’s Great Gamble

by James L. Nelson, published by McGraw-Hill, www.mhprofessional. com, $26.95

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cruising boat's design and equipment — from a professional's point of view — and discusses the benefits and drawbacks of each. After reading this book, you will be thoroughly prepared to choose a boat that is safe, comfortable, and well- equipped.

Choosing for Cruising,

publ ished by Sheridan Ho u s e P u b l i s h i n g , www.sheridanhouse.com, $29.95

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