A Spirit Companion: Celebrating the first 50 years of the Spirit of Adventure Trust

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Roger McDonald

A Spirit Companion

Celebrating the first 50 years of the Spirit of Adventure Trust

Roger McDonald

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Oratia Books
14 November 2023

Ships & shipping: general interest; Sailing

'All a trainee needed to feel - could not help feeling - was that their feet were on the decks of something pretty big, and change was happening all around them just by the motion that happened when the wind blew.' For 50 years, people from all walks of life have stepped aboard first the Spirit of Adventure, and today the Spirit of New Zealand Te Waka Herenga Tangata o Aotearoa, for a voyage of personal discovery. They've had fun, made friends, and been given a taste of expanded possibility. Distinguished author Roger McDonald captures stories from over 70 people who have made 'the Spirit' part of their lives - from those who have worked and sailed for the Spirit of Adventure Trust to the young people whom it has introduced to sailing and self-recognition. This attractive cloth-bound hardback is illustrated with drawings by Sue Fisher, which combines with writing of the highest standard to make this an ideal memento for anyone who has 'sailed the Spirit' or loves the sea.

By: Roger McDonald
Imprint: Oratia Books
Country of Publication: New Zealand
Dimensions: Height: 220mm, Width: 170mm, Spine: 35mm
Weight: 1.000kg
ISBN: 9781990042515
ISBN 10: 1990042511
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 14 November 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Roger McDonald is an acclaimed Australian novelist, non-fiction writer, poet, and screenwriter. Among his ten novels are The Ballad of Desmond Kale, winner of the Miles Franklin Award, multiple-award-winning Mr Darwin’s Shooter and his most recent, A Sea-Chase. Linked to the Spirit of Adventure Trust by family, Roger divides his time between Waiheke Island and rural Victoria, and is a keen sailor.