He received a ba in sociology from the university of georgia in 1959. It seemed like he had found an ideal career based on the thing he loved most, sailing. Blue water, green skipper a memoir of sailing alone across the atlantic. Of the 125 boats that started in 1976, 36 dropped out and five sank, and there were two deaths by drowning. Dec 04, 2019 best podcasts if you like stuart woods. This book is now out of print and is very rare from this famous author. How, at the age of thirtyseven, did this selfproclaimed novice go from small ponds to the big sea. A memoir of sailing alone across the atlantic ebook written by stuart woods. Mystery authors first book, a nonfiction recounting his participation in the singlehanded transatlantic race. Blue water, green skipper by woods, stuart and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Praise for blue water, green skipper a welltold tale of adversity and triumph on the high seas, this fine work deserves a new and wide audience. This memoir was originally published on june 17, 1977 before being rereleased in 2012.
Woods characters tend to appear in eachothers series. Stuart woods is an american author who writes the will lee, stone. June 1977 saw the release of blue water, green skipper, an account of stuart woodss solo sailing journey across the atlantic ocean. Stuart woods had never owned more than a dinghy before setting out on one of the worlds most demanding sea voyages, navigating singlehandedly across the. Stuart woods has written an immensely entertaining and captivating personal tale of his early days prefame as a sailing newbie who decides to take on a transatlantic passage in the days before gps. He also wrote a travel book called a romantics guide to. Publication date 2012 topics observer singlehanded transatlantic race. What was one of the most memorable moments of blue water, green skipper. Nov 25, 2012 stuart woods is a prolific author, but some of his latest works seem to be dashed off to meet a contract. The british publisher of blue water and green skipper sold the american rights to w. Author decides he wants to sail, buys a boat, learns how, practices a bit, and participates in the 1976 ostar, observer singlehanded transatlantic race. While this book shows signs of an inexperienced writer, inordinate details that do nothing to move the book along, it does provide a great framework of what is involved in undertaking such a challenging race including the dangers at sea which become quite clear in the last 8th of the book.
This book, blue water green skipper is a rerelease of an earlier book and it is a darn. Blue water, green skipper, published in 1977, is a memoir of stuart woods and. Blue water, green skipper audiobook by stuart woods. A memoir of sailing alone across the atlantic by stuart woods 2012, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Synopsis stuart woods had never owned more than a dinghy before setting out on one of the worlds most demanding sea voyages, navigating singlehandedly across the atlantic. Publication date 1977 topics observer singlehanded transatlantic race. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Blue water, green skipper audiobook, by stuart woods. About blue water, green skipper stuart woods had never owned more than a dinghy before setting out on one of the worlds most demanding sea voyages, navigating singlehandedly across the atlantic.
A decent copy of the first edition, first printing of woods uncommon first book. Interviewing woods on his fiftieth stone barrington novel, this gives a fascinating insight into the character and his creation. Buy a cheap copy of blue water, green skipper book by stuart woods. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and. Stuart woods had never owned more than a dinghy before setting out on one of the worlds most demanding sea voyages, navigating single. List verified daily and newest books added immediately. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. To continue reading, get the full word biography in stuart woods books in order. Its a nonfiction account of, as the name suggests, when he sailed across the atlantic ocean by himself. Stuart woods books list of books by author stuart woods. Both the narrator, steven collins, and the author, stuart woods, provide huge entertainment and information value. Woods began writing about his experiences in his yacht races and he was published in 1977, with the book blue water, green skipper. Blue water, green skipper audiobook listen instantly.
Stuart woods has written an immensely entertaining and captivating personal tale of his early. He also has written quite a number of standalone novels, although not since 1995. A memoir of sailing alone across the atlantic kindle edition by stuart woods author visit amazons stuart woods page. In addition to sailing, stuart woods is also a licensed private pilot. It also allows woods to speak about his own creative process too. Blue water, green skipper by stuart woods fictiondb. First edition, first printing on authors first published work. Stuart woods is a prolific author, but some of his latest works seem to be dashed off to meet a contract. For sale a signed copy of blue water, green skipper by stuart woods. Corners of jacket slightly worn and there are two scratch marks on front panel otherwise very good jacket now protected in brodart jacket sleeve. Blue water, green skipper, an account of his irish experience and the transatlantic race, and a romantics guide to the country inns of britain and ireland, a travel book, done. The next couple of years were spent in georgia, writing two nonfiction books.
With several successful mystery series going at once the most popular featuring jetsetting copturnedlawyer stone barrington stuart woods more than manages to keep focused on a bestselling streak that shows no signs of slowing down. Blue water, green skipper ottawa public library overdrive. The teddy faye and the herbie fisher series are co. Blue water, green skipper audiobook stuart woods audible. Stuart woods books in order stone barrington books in order. Booklist praise for stuart woods stuart woods is a nononsense, slambang storyteller. Blue water and green skipper, which was an account of his irish experience and the transatlantic race. The stone barrington novel reckless abandon is a sequel to the holly barker book blood orchid. Stuart woods is an american author who writes the will lee, stone barrington, holly barker, ed eagle and rick barron series. Read blue water, green skipper a memoir of sailing alone across the atlantic by stuart woods available from rakuten kobo. A memoir of sailing alone across the atlantic stuart woods on. Blue water, green skipper by stuart woods 1 edition first published in 2012. This was his first novel and not only won him the edgar award for best first novel, but it was also adapted for a tv miniseries that featured charlton heston and.
Mar 31, 2017 open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. After the 1976 race, stuart woods spent the next couple of years writing two nonfiction books the green skipper and blue water. Interviewing woods on his fiftieth stone barrington novel, this gives a fascinating insight into the character and. Blue water, green skipper and a romantics guide to the country inns of britain and ireland. Blue water, green skipper, an account of his irish experience and the transatlantic race, and a romantics guide to the country inns of britain and ireland, a travel book, done on a whim. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read blue water, green skipper. Blue water is one of the best transatlantic sailing books ive read. In addition to frightening winds and other nasty weather, woods challenges included disturbed sleep, diminishing food and water, a series of structural failings and mechanical. The author finished 63rd, an impressive accomplishment. Blue water, green skipper a memoir of sailing alone across the atlantic book.
It was from this he would go on to create his first novel titled blue water, green skipper in 1977, telling the true story of his transatlantic trip the previous year. Blue water, green skipper by stuart woods goodreads. Blue water, green skipper, 1977, best hardcover price best paperback price. Blue water green skipper published by user, 10 years ago if you enjoy stuart woods books, and especially if you enjoy sailing storoes, then this is a great picture of his early years, how he got started writing, and a great story of his preparing for and then sailing the ostar transatlantic sailing race. The nook book ebook of the blue water, green skipper. Blue water green skipper by stuart woods signed 1st1st ebay. Woods second book was to be written about the 1977 round britain yacht race but the book was canceled because of light winds and calms during the race.
Stuart woods is apparently a bestselling author although i confess i havent read any of his books. Originally published in 1977, novelist woods s first book tells the true story of the authors journey to and participation in the 1976 observer singlehanded transatlantic race ostar. A memoir of sailing alone across the atlantic by stuart woods. In addition to that, he has a couple of nonfiction books to his credit as well. Blue water, green skipper, published in 1977, is a memoir of stuart woods and his time in ireland, where he began writing chiefs, and prepared for the 1976 observer singlehanded transatlantic race. This is the order of stuart woods books in both chronological order and publication order. Stuart woods had never owned more than a dinghy before setting out on one of the worlds most demanding sea voyages, navigating singlehandedly across the atlantic. He worked in the advertising business and eventually wrote two nonfiction books. Blue water, green skipper book chicago public library. A memoir of sailing alone across the atlantic was his first book to be published. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Blue water green skipper by stuart woods signed 1st1st. Originally published in 1977, novelist woodss first book tells the true story of the authors journey to and participation in the 1976 observer singlehanded transatlantic race ostar.
Where does blue water, green skipper rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far. Blue water is about stuart woods love of sailing and his adventure in participating in a transatlantic race solo. Stuart woods was born in manchester, georgia on january 9, 1938. Author stuart woodss complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases. Blue water, green skipper, was an account of his irish experience and the ostar, and a romantics guide to the country inns of britain and ireland, was a travel book, done on a whim. Jan 01, 1977 blue water, green skipper by stuart woods pp 190. If you love stuart woodss books you need the most comprehensive book list available, which includes a check list, alternative titles, page counts, movie adaptations, coauthors, star ratings, and a host of other features, plus. Now with a new afterword that looks back at how one transatlantic race changed his life, woods takes readers on a spectacular journey not just of traveling across the world, but of being tried in fire, learning by accepting challenges, appreciating the beauty of the open water, and living to tell about it.
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