| Author/Contributor(s): | Charpian, Katharina |
| Publisher: | Prestel |
| Date: | 3/9/2027 |
| Binding: | Hardcover |
| Condition: | NEW |
In this captivating collection of compelling profiles and vibrant photographs, journalist and sailor Katharina Charpian travels from offshore races to floating artist studios in search of women whose lives have been defined by the ocean.
Readers are introduced to Brazilian Tamara Klink, the youngest woman to sail the Northwest Passage solo; ocean advocate Emily Penn, whose all-women expeditions are tackling the global crisis of marine plastic pollution; and Cole Brauer, the first American woman to complete a solo, nonstop circumnavigation in the Global Solo Challenge.
Framed around five engaging themes—Explorers, Tide Shifters, Ocean Advocates, Creative Voyagers, and Horizon Chasers—the book introduces artists, scientists, environmental advocates, record breakers, and liveaboards whose stories capture the remarkable breadth, adventure, and ingenuity of today’s sailing world.
- Thirty inspiring sailing stories, each offering unique insights into life at sea
- Spans seven continents, celebrating diversity in the sailing community
- Engaging narratives are paired with striking visuals to captivate and inspire
- Features a vibrant layout combined with more than 260 stunning photographs
- Ideal for sailing enthusiasts and aspiring adventurers alike
From open-ocean races to everyday life aboard, this inspiring book explores the courage, resilience, and spirit of adventure that unite these trailblazing women.
“A beautiful and inspiring book. The writing draws you in and makes you wish you could meet each and every one of the people Katharina describes. Better yet, this book shows the width and breadth of what sailing offers, not only for women but for anyone who dreams of adding adventure to their lives.”
— Lin Pardey, cruising legend, author & inductee to US Sailing Hall of Fame
“I’ve read countless sailing books in my life. Sisters of the Sea was the one that was missing: it captures the many facets of women’s adventures at sea – profound and timely!”
— Boris Herrmann, world-class ocean racer & climate activist