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Seasoned by Salt: A Voyage in Search of the Caribbean | 
 enlarge | Authors: Jerry L. Mashaw, Anne U. Macclintock
Publisher: Sheridan House
Category: Book
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Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 814108
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 288
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.3 x 1
ISBN: 1574091557
Dewey Decimal Number: 910.916365
EAN: 9781574091557
ASIN: 1574091557
Publication Date: October 2003
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Product Description
An account of a one-year cruise, from Connecticut to Grenada and back, undertaken by an adventurous sailing couple. Their story is brimming with humour and high adventure and reflects a deep respect for and understanding of the history, people and economy of the many islands that they visit. Over the course of their voyage they come to realise the historical bond between North America and the Caribbean, particularly their intertwined colonical past and racial division. A romance, a comedy and a shared speech for personal meaning, "Seasoned by Salt" is an engaing and intelligent sailing story that finds parallels between individuals' relationships and nations and explores the crucial and continuing ties between the sea and history.
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 We,too,are seasoned by salt. October 26, 2008
Barbara Walls (San Diego,CA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
We are 86 year olds who have,in the past, spent a lot of time sailing. We have read so many books about voyages, from Capt. Cook to the authors of this most entertaining book. Our sailing was in our Catalina 27 along the local coastal waters. Catalina and the islands off Ensenada do not make us blue water sailors. How we enjoyed it all. Day sailors or circumnavigaters its all to be enjoyed. This book,Seasoned by Salt, was great. Both participants making their contributions, made it even more interesting.
 Great read May 25, 2008
Robert White (Maiduguri Nigeria)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I liked this book. It was fairly informative and gave some great tips. I like the different viewpoints of the two authors. I did think that some of the historical information tended to drag on a little and you can definitely pick up on the political views of the author but it was still a good read... It really reinforced my desire to go cruising!
Realism in Paradise April 8, 2008
Dave Lochner (Syracuse, NY)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Who among us has not dreamed about an idyllic life sailing in paradise: sun, snorkeling, azure blue waters, and tropical refreshments in hand? After sailing for years including frequent charters in the Caribbean, Jerry Mashew and Anne MacClintock set sail from Connecticut to Grenada on a 10-month adventure.
Chronicling a sabbatical cruise is not new; Joshua Slocum first published his story more than 100 years ago. Before that there was Homer's Odyssey. What sets the authors' story apart? Why take the time to read it?
For those contemplating a similar voyage, Seasoned by Salt presents a realistic portrayal of life at sea and anchor. Cruising is more than gorgeous sunsets viewed from a cockpit with an "umbrella drink" in hand. It is also about the people and cultures visited, broken boats, seasick crew, and unsettled weather. Other works often gloss over these unpleasantries. Anne and Jerry do not hide the raw truth about cruising on a small sailboat. It can be tough unpleasant work.
As their story unfolds, Anne and Jerry bring forth their experiences and place them in an historical context. Beyond the crescent beaches, swaying palm tree, and mangroves there is an unsettling history. As Mashew presents this history we get to understand and know him, his beliefs, and biases.
From time to time, Mashew's wife MacClintlock provides a counterpoint to his narrative. While Jerry's approach is often academic (he is a Yale Law Professor), Anne approaches the cruise from an artist's perspective, focusing on the emotional experience of cruising. Together a more complete picture of the lifestyle unfolds.
Will Seasoned by Salt convince you to go cruising? No, but reading it is time well spent if you are curious or contemplating a similar adventure.
Dave Lochner
Nauticalreads
An engaging adventure January 9, 2007
andrew (Canada)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a good read. The adventure is unpacked by the author, Jerry Mashaw in a very engaging way with a lot of information about the varous places they encounter along the way down the east coast of the US and into the Caribbean. A good deal of history and insight into the sorted history of the slave trade and economic struggles that are the reality of much of the caribbean. The story is further enhanced by Jerry's partner and crew, Anne MacClintoc with journal enteries interspersed throughout.
The authors capture the anticipation, excitement, and even fear very well and draw you into their world. I truly felt like I shared their adventure. I considered this along the lines of Ann Vanderhoof's "Embarrassement of Mangos' Anchor Canada, a division of Random House Publishers - which is a must read if you're into sailing adventures!
Escape Into History January 29, 2006
Carlene Garrick (Anoka, MN United States)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Part escapist adventure and part historical journey to the Caribbean, Seasoned by Salt tells the tale of a couple who took a year off from their careers to sail the Caribbean. It's a well written yarn, and Mashaw does an excellent job of blending the history of the islands into the contemporary account of his voyage in a way that puts current events into historical perspective. A great added bonus are Anne MacClintock's Passage Notes. She provides a more personal view of the journey, and an occasional counter-point to Mashaw's narrative. - Joe
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