About
A California native, Larry Jacobsongrew up on the beaches of the Pacific Ocean sailing, kayaking, swimming, andscuba diving. A recognized expert in the corporate marketing world, he waspresident of one of the premier incentive travel companies. An avid sailor, hehas over 50,000 blue water miles to his name. Larry is a motivational speakerand lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. He welcomes feedback and new friends.
Story Behind The Book
In the late summer afternoons, I would ride over to the marina where the big boats were docked. The gangways were always locked. I stood behind the gate staring at the yachts, imagining what it would be like to stand at the wheel, to back out of the slip, head up the channel, turn south, and keep going. Even then I didn’t want to be the boy behind the gate. I wanted to be the one at the helm calling, “Cast off the bow, we’re headed to sea.”
Thirty years later it dawned on me: we were docked right where I used to
stand behind the locked gates looking at the big boats. Only
there was one difference—the boy behind the gate—was now
standing at the helm.
Reviews
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:ArialMT;">A
riveting tale of determination, overcoming challenges and, ultimately, finding
inner joy. A must-read for anyone who wants to be inspired to live their
dreams. You won't be able to put it down.</span></p><p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:ArialMT;">What a
delightful read. Larry Jacobson's lively prose and vivid descriptions manage to
convey not only his sailing story and the amazing adventures of his
circumnavigation but also lets us into his heart in a way that few writers
achieve. The account of his inner journey, while he learned to overcome his
doubts and achieve "life lived to the fullest," is truly inspiring.
Even if I had never sailed on a boat in my life, I would still have found it
difficult to put down this charming memoir.</span></p><p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:ArialMT;">Nancy
Knudsen, Cruising Editor, <em>Sail-World</em></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:ArialMT;"> </span></p><p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:ArialMT;">Larry
Jacobson has lived life on the edge and, as a result, made his dreams come
true. In this amazing, riveting book, he shares his great adventure sailing
around the world. Every page I felt his fears and the storms and was right
there with him on that boat. This book is about honesty, fearlessness, and
having the courage to make your dreams come true</span></p><p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:ArialMT;">David
Mixner, Bestselling Author</span></p><p></p>
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