Adlard coles nautical is a nautical publisher, with over 300 books in print. Maralyn bailey, who has died aged 61, spent 117 days adrift in the pacific in a rubber dinghy with her husband maurice after their yacht was capsized by a whale. During the early morning of their 7th day at sea when it was just light, as maralyn and maurice were below preparing breakfast, there was an alarming bang. Together alice bailey and the tibetan produced 19 books of esoteric philosophy, and alice bailey wrote five additional titles independently. All books are returnable within ten days if returned in the. Essential reading for all who enjoy a gripping true story, 117 days adrift is an inspiring tale that has become one of the classics of the sea. Another chance to make a good sailing movie lost at sea. As the ship was sinking, they collected supplies and some food into a dinghy. Maurice and maralyn bailey survived for 117 days adrift in a liferaft.
Maurice and maralyn bailey were a british couple who, in 1973, survived for 118 days on a. See all books authored by maurice bailey, including 117 days adrift, and second chance, and more on. Buy 117 days adrift world of cruising new ed by bailey, maurice, bailey, maralyn isbn. The baileys is a fantastic human story of adaption to totally alien conditions. He first set sail from britain at the age of 25, in 1972. Survive the savage sea, the robertson familys 37day life raft ordeal. They were always surrounded by animals which saved their lives and helped them to alleviate their isolation. Buy 117 days adrift by maurice bailey, maralyn bailey online at alibris. Maurice and maralyn bailey spent 117 days on a liferaft, after their yacht was struck by a whale and severely damaged. Top 10 harrowing tales of people who survived months at. Story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers editorially. Diary of maralyn bailey on the liferaft nov 03, 2019 castaway books, castaway survival, castaways alvaro cerezo maurice and maralyn bailey spent 117 days on a liferaft, after their yacht was struck by a whale and severely damaged. Nottingham is a city and unitary authority area in nottinghamshire, england, 128 miles 206 km north of london, 45 miles 72 km northeast of birmingham and 56 miles 90 km southeast of.
Second chance voyage to patagonia first edition hardcover 1977 new york. The gripping tale of how maralyn and maurice bailey spent almost four months adrift in a liferaft after their yacht sank in the pacific ocean. The boat was a caprice, a robert tucker design originally named super shrimp but. Maurice and maralyn bailey in june of 1972, maurice and maralyn bailey set off from southampton, england on their 31 foot yacht, auralyn, and headed to new zealand. Maurice and maralyn bailey s yacht sank after a 39ft sperm whale crashed into the hull 300 miles from the galapagos islands, leaving them adrift in a tiny inflatable dinghy in the pacific ocean.
Fishpond new zealand, 117 days adrift by maurice bailey maralyn baileybuy. The couple was sailing from southampton, england to new zealand on march 4th, their yacht was struck by a whale and damaged. To this day, maurice bailey goes to sleep trying to understand what happened on nov. Some of the writing is polished, some amateurish, but these books have page. You can leave condolences in the guest book, buy sympathy flowers, and pay your respects. On march 4th, their yacht was struck by a whale and damaged.
The company publishes books on topics of interest to sailors and motorboaters and also landlubbers with an interest in the sea. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. In 1973, somewhere off the galapagos, maralyn and maurice bailey s small sloop auralyn was attacked and sunk by a killer whale. Fortunately, maurice and maralyn bailey had time to launch their liferaft and dinghy and load them with supplies before auralyn disappeared beneath the waves. Shane acton was a sailor, known for circumnavigating the globe in an 18foot 5. This book captivated me when i was very young and i have always wanted to know more about this couple. But they were not happy because they didnt want to abandon the isolated life and they already became sea creatures themselves. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Jan 02, 2002 buy 117 days adrift world of cruising new ed by bailey, maurice, bailey, maralyn isbn. A voyage for madmen about anaroundtheworld sailing race in the 60s the boy who sailed around the world alone selfexplanatory, great git for a teenager or kid into boating or adventure. Staying alive by maurice and marilyn bailey pp 184. Bailey, written in cooperation with a tibetan teacher between 19191949, constitute a continuation of the ageless wisdom a body of esoteric teaching handed down from ancient times in a form suitable to each era. Voyage to patagonia hardcover january 1, 1977 by maurice and maralyn bailey author. Sailings library shelves fairly creak with them, from the castaway tales of alexander selkirk and robinson crusoe to the likes of steve callahans adrift 76 days in a life raft compared to redfords day or two.
The boat suffered a fatal portside hole below the waterline. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Early one march morning in 1973 the 31ft sloop auralyn, on passage from panama to the galapagos islands, was rammed by a whale. Top 10 harrowing tales of people who survived months at sea. A gripping true story, this book tells the story of the bailey family, whose yacht sank beneath them in the pacific ocean and their survival for nearly four months in. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This book really isnt written for entertainment, its simply a record of what the bailys experienced during their ordeal. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The barleys soon found themselves adrift on a raft where they remained for 117 days until rescued by a korean fishing vessel. On march 4, 1973, the couple had just passed through the panama canal when they were hit by a giant whale that left a hole in their boat. Steven callahan, survived 76 days adrift in the atlantic. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
Maurice bailey, along with his wife maralyn, departed southampton in a 9. Maurice bailey books list of books by author maurice bailey. Bailey, written in cooperation with a tibetan teacher between 19191949, constitute a continuation of the ageless wisdoma body of esoteric teaching handed down from ancient times in a form which is always suitable to each period. Brit who survived 117 days lost at sea on raft with his. Excellent condition with only minor signs of external wear. Buy 117 days adrift by maurice bailey, maralyn bailey from waterstones today. Maurice bayley, who survived 117 days lost at sea with his.
The story that maurice and maralyn lived through is now well known in this extensive article that i have written, but also in the old book 117 days adrift which has was converted into a classic for sea lovers of the 70. Apr 23, 2019 maralyn bailey was born maralyn harrison on 24 april 1941 in nottingham, england. Shane acton project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Together alice bailey and the tibetan produced 19 books of esoteric philosophy, and. The couple was sailing from southampton, england to new zealand. Maurice and maralyn bailey were a british couple who, in 1973, survived for 117 and a third days on a rubber raft in the pacific ocean before being rescued. The company was founded by yachtsman kaines adlard coles in 1947. In 1973, maurice and maralyn bailey survived 117 days drifting out in the pacific ocean. This is, hands down, the most readable survival book ive ever read and ive read a few. In 1973, somewhere off the galapagos, maralyn and maurice baileys small sloop auralyn was attacked and sunk by a killer whale. Original hardcover with dustjacket in protective mylar. Reviews of simonmorriss books, not including simonmorriss.
The bailey s is a fantastic human story of adaption to totally alien conditions. Desert island experience, virgin beaches castaway channel. Maralyn bailey was born maralyn harrison on 24 april 1941 in nottingham, england. Abaa second chance voyage to patagonia by bailey, maurice. Maralyn bailey is the author of the galley handbook 0. Obituary for maralyn bailey from the daily telegraph, london, june 2002. One hundred seventeen days adrift by maurice bailey and maralyn bailey 1992, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. They quickly inflated a rubber dinghy as their yacht filled with water and dumped anything they could get their hands on into it just before their ship sank. They spent 118 days in their small liferaft and rubber dinghy, and for most of this time were utterly dependent on the resources that were provided only by the ocean and the sky. Our marketplace offers millions of titles from sellers worldwide. Maurice maralyn bailey castaways adrift 117 days liferaft.
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