Tamata and the Alliance
He has an exquisite eye for imagery and detail....an enthralling book.(San Francisco Chronicle)It is a deeply meditative book whilst remaining an extremely appealing read. Described by Robin Knox-Johnston as one of the great free spirits of the sea, Moitessier tells of his early childhood in Vietnam and the subsequent call of the sea, that took him around the World in an endless quest. His extraordinary story is a book that prompts us to look within ourselves and seek that same spirit that dares to challenge destiny. It is also an incredible adventure story.(Royal Naval Sailing Association)This is the last book by Moitessier, the guru of the sea vagabonds, the author ofThe Long Waywho became the spiritual father of a whole generation of dreamers of the sea. Told with lyrical talent, this memoir is also the story of an endless quest around the world, from his native Indochina to the islands of the Pacific and to America. Moitessier will always remain the man who rejected security to follow in perfect freedom his Robinson Crusoe destiny.(Le Figaro)