Somewhere South: Sailing Through Polynesia, 1977

By: Clay Hutchinson

Editor: Jane Crosen

Illustrator: Clemson Lam 

Throwing off the dock lines in Hawaii in 1977 and leaving everything familiar behind, three young, inexperienced sailors head out into the open ocean aboard “Lille Dansker,” a beautiful old wooden-gaff-rigged ketch. Bound for an unknown destination, anywhere in the South Pacific, the sailors face challenging and life-changing encounters with the natural world. After landfall in Bora Bora, they voyage through French Polynesia, working alongside and fishing with the islanders.

During the trip, the sailors gain a deep appreciation for teamwork and self-sufficiency and respect for Mother Nature. They learn to listen to the boat and help her along the way, finding that the ocean always has the final word. As they get to know the people of French Polynesia, they grow to admire the simplicity and genuine goodness of island culture during the 1970s.

Supplemented with photos, illustrations, and other artifacts from the trip, “Somewhere South” offers an intimate view of an unforgettable journey for both experienced sailors and armchair adventurers alike. 

Product Details

• ISBN-13 Paperback:  978-1-941573-74-7, 184 pages

• ISBN-13 E-Book: 978-1-941573-77-8

• Book Dimensions: 7 x 10