THE PACIFIC ALONE: The Untold Story of Kayaking's Boldest Voyage

In the summer of 1987 Ed Gillet achieved what no person has accomplished before or since, a solo crossing from California to Hawaii by kayak. Gillet, at the age of thirty-six and an accomplished sailor and paddler, navigated by sextant and always knew his position within a few miles. Shively brings Gillet's remarkable story to life in this gripping narrative. Color photos.