With Reckless Abandon: Memoirs of a Boat Obsessed Life

Overview

Here is the inspiring story of a man who overcame childhood polio to live an adventure-filled life as captain of Maine's most famous windjammer, the schooner Adventure, now a National Historic Landmark in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Captain Jim shares his adventures afloat, his battles with bureaucracy, and even how he created one of Maine's most unusual restaurants.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781608930166
Publication date:	10/09/2024
Pages:	272

About the Author

Born in Philadelphia in 1933, Jim Sharp has spent a lifetime afloat. As a boy, he “went down to the boat” with his father, and he’s been at it ever since. From coastal New England to European canals to the high seas, Captain Sharp has pursued his passion wherever it led. He is the recipient of the Caffrey Antique and Classic Boats Award for his dedication to maritime preservation. He lives in midcoast Maine where he owns and operates the Sail, Power & Steam Museum in Rockland.