The Story
Ever thought about dropping everything and sailing around the world? (C'mon, admit it.) How about doing it before modern communication and navigation systems existed? And long before we were under the spell of social media. Back when adventure travel was an authentic, analog experience.
Sally and her husband, Jon, left their jobs, sold their house, and set off to sail the world, not knowing if they might be making the biggest mistake of their lives. After a near sinking, sea sickness, and a couple groundings, (all in the first few weeks), they had serious doubts. However, with each mile traveled and each challenge faced, they gained confidence and skill. From the U.S. East Coast, through the diverse cultures of Central America and South Pacific islands, they were rewarded with dolphin escorts, tropical rainforests, waterfalls, and coral reefs. They met black pearl farmers and treasure hunters, were invited to feasts and dances, and shared many meals and adventures with the kind, generous people they met in remote coastal villages and atolls. This book covers the first year of a 4-year circumnavigation on a 37-foot sailboat, from Annapolis to New Zealand.
Pass the Kava is more than just a sailing adventure. It is a story about finding meaning and community while changing the course of your life. Let these sailors take you along for the beautiful ride.
Author: Sally Whitbeck
Publisher: True Wind Press
Published: 04/10/2026
Pages: 350
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.95d
ISBN: 9798994412008
About the Author
Whitbeck, Sally: - Sally and her husband, Jon, sailed from Lake Erie to the Bahamas on a 1939 Tahiti Ketch, and years later circumnavigated on a Tayana 37, from 1993 to 1998. Since then, they have crewed on offshore deliveries and have chartered in various parts of the Caribbean. They now live on White Lake in Michigan, where they continue to enjoy boating. Author website: https: //sallywhitbeck.com/
Description
Ever thought about dropping everything and sailing around the world? (C'mon, admit it.) How about doing it before modern communication and navigation systems existed? And long before we were under the spell of social media. Back when adventure travel was an authentic, analog experience.
Sally and her husband, Jon, left their jobs, sold their house, and set off to sail the world, not knowing if they might be making the biggest mistake of their lives. After a near sinking, sea sickness, and a couple groundings, (all in the first few weeks), they had serious doubts. However, with each mile traveled and each challenge faced, they gained confidence and skill. From the U.S. East Coast, through the diverse cultures of Central America and South Pacific islands, they were rewarded with dolphin escorts, tropical rainforests, waterfalls, and coral reefs. They met black pearl farmers and treasure hunters, were invited to feasts and dances, and shared many meals and adventures with the kind, generous people they met in remote coastal villages and atolls. This book covers the first year of a 4-year circumnavigation on a 37-foot sailboat, from Annapolis to New Zealand.
Pass the Kava is more than just a sailing adventure. It is a story about finding meaning and community while changing the course of your life. Let these sailors take you along for the beautiful ride.
Author: Sally Whitbeck
Publisher: True Wind Press
Published: 04/10/2026
Pages: 350
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.95d
ISBN: 9798994412008
About the Author
Whitbeck, Sally: - Sally and her husband, Jon, sailed from Lake Erie to the Bahamas on a 1939 Tahiti Ketch, and years later circumnavigated on a Tayana 37, from 1993 to 1998. Since then, they have crewed on offshore deliveries and have chartered in various parts of the Caribbean. They now live on White Lake in Michigan, where they continue to enjoy boating. Author website: https: //sallywhitbeck.com/
