Beyond The Horizon
Sailing Around The World on "Colombine"
by Werner H. Kraus
Most of the people can only dream of traveling or sailing around the world. For author Werner H. Kraus, this life-long dream was formed in his mind when he was six years old. And at the right time, this vision came true. His sailing around the world allowed him to discover the wonders and splendor Beyond The Horizon and in this book, he invites everyone to join him on his unforgettable voyage.
Beyond The Horizon is a highly-entertaining and interesting book that chronicles Kraus’s seven-and-a-half-year circumnavigation, starting and ending in Hawaii. This voyage led him as far north as Alaska and south to New Zealand and into the relatively uncharted waters of the Black Sea, up the Dnieper River in the Ukraine and to Saudi Arabia. In addition to covering the places he visited, there are many descriptions of problems encountered and how they were solved—ranging from experiencing seventy-knot winds, fifty-foot waves, equipment and engine failures and the dealings with officials and bureaucrats around the world. Boarded by armed vigilantes in Indonesia, the author holding a Rumanian marine’s Uzi hostage and a fellow cruiser killed by escaped convicts in Panama, add excitement, not generally found in a sailing adventure.
Through Beyond The Horizon, readers will witness the author’s satisfying experiences of natural beauty, the encounters with wildlife and the interaction with wonderful people along the way. The author meets his future wife in Tonga and previously single-handling, he is now able to share his adventures with this lovely Polynesian maiden.
Entertainment, helpful information on various technical aspects, explanations to help even the non-sailors understand and enjoy the sailing life, anecdotes that illustrate the challenges and rewards of a life at sea are also brimming within the pages of this interesting book.