The Sea is Not Full

Charlie Doane is among the most infectious prose-poets of today's marine literature. For more than twenty years his keen eye, trenchant wit, and off-center perspective have been delighting us in a voice that could never be confused for any other. In The Sea Is Not Full Charlie takes us to sea on several memorable voyages—some bound for the bottom, some for the heart of darkness, and some for the ages. Populated by an entertaining cast of wharf-rats, hucksters, even a real-deal guru or two, his stories are page-turners that'll surely stir the wanderlust in you.

Tim Murphy, Editor at Large, Cruising World magazine

The Sea Is Not Full is an eclectic personal sailing narrative that mixes accounts of two dramatic boat abandonments and a cruise up a West African river with practical advice on learning to sail, navigation, heavy weather tactics, and other topics. Also included are philosophical essays on ocean sailing and human evolution and theology, plus profiles of individuals the author has sailed with, including notable sailing personalities like Don Street and Jimmy Cornell.

Charlie Doane is among the most infectious prose-poets of today's marine literature. For more than twenty years his keen eye, trenchant wit, and off-center perspective have been delighting us in a voice that could never be confused for any other. In The Sea Is Not Full Charlie takes us to sea on several memorable voyages—some bound for the bottom, some for the heart of darkness, and some for the ages. Populated by an entertaining cast of wharf-rats, hucksters, even a real-deal guru or two, his stories are page-turners that'll surely stir the wanderlust in you.

Tim Murphy, Editor at Large, Cruising World magazine

Prologue: A Delivery Gone Wrong

Buzzard's Rowboat: Southeast U.S. Coast

Estocada on the Rio Odiel: Southwest Coast of Spain

First Boats: Learning to Be a Sensuous Sailor

Weather Rules: A Theology of Ocean Sailing

Celestial Reasoning: The Art of Where We Are Now

Heavy Weather Sailing: Too Much Wind and What to Do about It

South to Senegal

Finding My Toma

Africa Dances

Mauri Mullen: Until the End of His days

Reid Stone: The Longest Voyage

Epilogue: A Flight Back West