Sandra Clayton

Osprey Summer: a Very American Experience (Voyager Series) (Volume 4) Sandra Clayton 1st edition

Sailing their catamaran, Voyager, up America?s Atlantic coast Sandra and David Clayton explore its stunning waterways from the marshes of southern Florida to the rugged shores of New England. And what better way to visit some of its most famous towns and cities than by simply stepping ashore into the Old South or anchoring in the heart of Washington. Through rivers and creeks, lakes, canals and ocean passages their route takes in the scenic beauty of the Intracoastal Waterway, Chesapeake Bay, New York Harbour, Long Island Sound and Cape Cod. With wry humour and a keen eye Sandra combines the practicalities of life afloat with memorable descriptions of wildlife: from the teamwork of dolphins to sociable manatees; not to mention the unexpectedly touching parenting skills of the osprey. And there is, of course, the unforgettable kindness of the people the Claytons meet along the way. Along with her own original perspective Sandra has woven into her narrative some fascinating historical threads, bringing a liveliness and very human focus to famous places, buildings and monuments and making Osprey Summer a rare treat for armchair travellers and sailors alike.