50 South to 50 South

The thrilling record of the voyage of the 85 ft. pilot schooner Wander Bird around Cape Horn in the course of a voyage from Tangier to San Francisco. A salty tale of a magnificent voyage. Many photos."Captain Warwick M. Tompkins has told a remarkable story in a vivid and comprehensive fashion. It makes thrilling reading. Fifty South to Fifty South will be enjoyed by every one having a spark of interest in the sea." - Christian Science Monitor"Record of the voyage of the Wander Bird, an eight-five-foot pilot boat, around Cape Horn. Captain Tompkins had sailed the Wander Bird over 80,000 miles before he attempted this trip, which began at Tangier and ended at San Francisco." -Booklist"It is the story of a remarkable achievement, told in a careful and complete manner which will interest all amateurs of blue water sailing. The many illustrations are unusually good, and the varied information in the appendices almost amounts to a small reference library on what one needs for serious cruising." - Saturday Review of LiteratureTompkins, Warwick M. is the author of '50 South to 50 South' with ISBN 9781881987161 and ISBN 1881987167.