Come Sail With Me: A real-life adventure book by Wendy Leo-Smith

 “Authentic.. Immersive..” - Yachting Monthly 

 One woman, one man, 13,500 miles of open sea—pirates, hurricanes, and a wild adventure that would test their limits and change their lives forever.

Embarking on a 13,500-mile voyage around the Atlantic might sound like an impossible dream for some, but for Wendy, it became a life-changing reality. After meeting Rory, a man who shared her passion for the sea, they set sail together—just the two of them—on an extraordinary adventure. Living in the most confined of spaces, they navigated the unknown, relying on trust and determination.

Their voyage took them to breathtaking destinations: from the vibrant culture of Gambia in Africa to the remote beauty of the Amazon Rainforest and the lively shores of Rio de Janeiro. Along the way, they explored remote anchorages and bustling cities, immersing themselves in diverse cultures and landscapes.

But this was no ordinary trip. The ocean relentlessly tested their limits, with hurricanes, dismasting, and encounters with pirates, throwing them into life-threatening situations time and again. Yet, amid the dangers, they also witnessed the ocean’s awe-inspiring beauty—stunning sea life and moments of serenity.

About Wendy Leo-Smith

“At 40, I chucked it all in to sail across the Atlantic and never looked back..”

The Yacht - 'Zingara'

Zingara, a racing yacht built for speed, pushed the two sailors to their breaking point, testing their endurance and placing them in life-threatening peril more than once.

The Route

Each leg of the 13,500 miles told a different story—from moments of awe inspired by nature’s beauty to the sheer terror of surviving the ocean’s fury

Destinations

Their five-year adventure led them far off the beaten path, where Wendy vividly captures the essence of vibrant yet dangerous cities and the remote, untamed communities they called home.

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