Tag: Book Review

Photo Credits: Photo courtesy of Jordan Hanssen.

“Rowing into the Son” Chronicles Historic Transatlantic Row

10/21/2025 - By Norris Comer, Published in best4boats.com. For harbor enthusiasts and maritime adventurers, few stories capture the raw reality of ocean rowing like Jordan Hanssen's account of the first unassisted row from mainland USA to mainland England. The 2006 expedition, which set a Guinness World Record, offers valuable insights into seamanship,… SEE MORE

Book Review – The Neptune Factor, Mahan and the Concept of $ea Power

6/17/2024 - By John Konrad. Alfred Thayer Mahan’s importance and strength lie in his groundbreaking ideas on sea power and its crucial role in national security and power projection at sea. His seminal work, “The Influence of Sea Power upon History,” underscored the strategic importance of a formidable naval presence to deter… SEE MORE

Artic terns are the world's longest migrants.

Exploring the Animal ‘Supernavigators’ That Can Fly 56,000 Miles a Year

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6/2/2019 - By Frans de Waal BOOK REVIEW: SUPERNAVIGATORS Exploring the Wonders of How Animals Find Their Way By David Barrie As I stood peering up in the sky to see the “river of raptors” moving through the Mexican state of Veracruz, I needed to adjust my expectations. The birds were much… SEE MORE