The Story
PAST, PRESENT, & FUTURE.
Sailing Into Oblivion the Book
THE FIRST ADVENTURE OF JEROME RAND, SAILING 271 DAYS, SOLO, NON-STOP AROUND THE GLOBE.
The true account of the 2017-2018 solo non-stop circumnavigation by Jerome Rand aboard the Westsail 32 "Mighty Sparrow". A testament to endurance and adventure, this memoir recounts what life is like aboard a small sailboat during a 271 day voyage around the globe, alone and without stopping. One of the greatest challenges of both body and mind, the author will take you on board during the good times and the bad. As one of only a handful of people to have ever succeed in such a small boat, this story is truly the adventure of a lifetime.
a solo journey
In October 2017 Jerome set off alone to sail around the world via the 5 Stormy Capes and through the Southern Ocean. On June 30th 2018 Jerome sailed back into Gloucester Mass after 271 days at sea. Only a handful of people have ever made this voyage in an unsponsored cruising boat.
Departure Video
THE FINAL DAYS BEFORE HIS FIRST SOLO, AROUND THE WORLD JOURNEY.