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  • Swell

  • A Sailing Surfer's Voyage of Awakening
  • By: Liz Clark
  • Narrated by: Liz Clark
  • Length: 12 hrs and 31 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (72 ratings)

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Publisher's Summary

Chasing a dream is never easy, but if you go far enough, it will set you free.

Captain Liz Clark spent her youth dreaming of traveling the world by sailboat and surfing remote waves. When she was 22, she met a mentor who helped turn her desire into reality. Embarking on an adventure that most only fantasize about, she set sail from Santa Barbara, California, as captain of her 40-foot sailboat, Swell, headed south in search of surf, self, and the wonder and learning that lies beyond the unbroken horizon.

In true stories overflowing with wild waves and constant challenges, at the whim of the weather, of relationships sweet and sour, of nature's marvels and colorful cultures, Liz captures her voyage in gripping detail in this memoir, sharing tales of sailing in high seas, of solitude and surprises, of finding connection to the earth and commitment to living in harmony with it. She witnesses how her dream leads her to understanding the unity of all things.

More than 10 years, 20,000 miles, countless adventures, and one cat later, she's still out there.

©2018 Patagonia Works (P)2019 Random House Audio

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An inspiring can do and don’t give up, goods and bads adventure.
A must listen.

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Thank you so much !

Awesome book ! Thank you for sharing and being so open and honest , stay true to yourself and all of the best for your adventures ahead - I hope that we can one day meet and share waves together !!

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great story about adventure, love and the universe

The writer Liz totally gets why we go sailing. So much about being at one with and feeling the planet that surrounds and nurtures us through the best and the worst times of life. Wonderful adventure and story of seeing through the noise of life to the truly beautiful and important things life has to offer. Thankyou

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I’m glad you’re here

Every now and then, the paths we take get blurry. Then at some point something comes along that helps guide you back toward it. Reading your book at a tricky time in my life has done just that. Captain Liz, I’m glad you’re here. Thank you :) Baz

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Thankyou Liz for your inspirational story!

I was really touched reading Swell in so many ways and i feel it has given me a view into my own life and the potential to be better and listen to my body and intuition more. I felt i could relate to Liz on more then one occasion and mixed with my passion for adventure and travel Liz has inspired me to push through whatever boundaries or hardships may arise and see the lesson in them! So grateful to of found this book!

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keep going and don't look back.

very interesting, thanks for sharing your experience with us landlubbers. I would like to do what you are doing but we only work to live nothing left at the end of the week for our dreams. keep going and don't look back.

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Incredible!! Inspirational!

Loved every minute of it! A beautiful and honest telling of and incredible journey of self development and ocean adventures! A beautiful perspective with many lessons to be taken away. Thank you Captain Liz Clark! Thank you for your honesty and wisdom!!

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I want to learn to sail and dream of adventures like Liz

Captain Liz Clarke makes you dream and sail away on her adventures with her. Great listening and a great adventure. Thanks Liz!

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B e a you tifful

What a lovely book, I was with her on her magical journey which speaks volumes for her crafts, highly recommended for an escape to a true reality and great recommendations of other great works, thanks liz.

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A Swell read

Great story and well told. This book makes me want to sail away on a grand adventure of my own.

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