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The Man Who Loved Schooners

Name: The Man Who Loved Schooners
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Book Synopsis: After a German submarine sinks the merchant barkentine Angelus, her ten crew are left to face the cold and merciless north Atlantic in a small open lifeboat without food or water. Over the next ten horrifying days, 24-year-old Walter Boudreau witnesses the death of all but one of his shipmates. Miraculously, Boudreau survives. Just as incredible, this agonizing introduction to life before the mast does nothing to cool his passion for sailing. Over the next four decades, Captain Boudreau's love affair with the sea aboard his various schooners takes him through nautical adventures both thrilling and extraordinary. This book plots an exciting voyage from a shipwreck in the far north and the dramatic rescue of a stranded U.S. naval vessel, to an eerie encounter with a tiger shark. We witness the terror of confronting a 65-foot rogue wave, a fight with drug pirates in the Bahamas, and the onslaught of a vicious hurricane. Journeying from Canada's East Coast to the Caribbean islands, across the raging Atlantic and, finally, home to Canada, the trials and tribulations of a life at sea - including the tragic loss of several of Boudreau's beloved schooners - are tempered by the wonderful adventures of a life under sail. In this book, Walter Boudreau's son, Robert Louis (Lou) Boudreau, has chronicled the stories his father passed on to him. As Lou Boudreau writes, "Although I have put pen to paper, it is my father who speaks in his own voice." Read more

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Discover the gripping true story of Walter Boudreau, the man who loved schooners, in this thrilling and extraordinary book. "The Man Who Loved Schooners" takes you on a heart-pounding journey across the treacherous north Atlantic, where Boudreau and his crew face unimaginable hardships after their ship is sunk by a German submarine. Witness the triumph of the human spirit as Boudreau survives against all odds.

But this is just the beginning of Captain Boudreau's incredible adventures. From shipwrecks to dramatic rescues, encounters with sharks and drug pirates, and the wrath of vicious hurricanes, "The Man Who Loved Schooners" is a captivating read that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Boudreau's love affair with the sea spans four decades, and the pages of this book are filled with thrilling nautical tales that will transport you to the open ocean.

Authored by Boudreau's son, Robert Louis (Lou) Boudreau, "The Man Who Loved Schooners" offers a unique perspective on a life lived under sail. Through the vivid storytelling, you'll feel as if you're right there alongside Captain Boudreau, experiencing the wonders and perils of the maritime world. It's a powerful testament to the enduring spirit and unwavering love for adventure.

Are you ready to embark on a thrilling voyage of courage and resilience? Dive into the pages of "The Man Who Loved Schooners" and let Captain Boudreau's captivating tales transport you to a world where the sea reigns supreme. Order your copy today and join the adventure! Click here to grab your copy now.

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