Overcoming fears &
facing challenges-sailing the South
Pacific
Anna Kirtlan
Publication
date: 1 April 2015, RRP $29.99 - David Bateman
Captivating
yachting tale that’s not all plain sailing, this is a travel story with an
unusual twist!
Anna was an uncoordinated office type when she agreed
to sail with partner Paddy up into the Pacific. Not only was she new to
sailing, she had mental health issues that made what was already an adventurous
decision even more challenging.
Scared witless of the venture, she somehow does it
anyway and in this humorous story of love, travel and overcoming the odds, Anna
openly discusses her battle with OCD and how she dealt with anxiety and panic
attacks while learning to sail and navigate, operate the radio, be up to speed
with maritime safety procedures (and also to cook).
About the author:
Anna Kirtlan
has a background in journalism, and is currently a communications advisor and
magazine editor. Although she completed her Boatmaster’s certificate in 2010
Anna is still not sure which way starboard is! She lives between Wildflower, berthed at Chaffers Marina
in Wellington, and a flat in Hataitai which she shares with her cat Ollie.
Anna Kirtlan
has a background in journalism, and is currently a communications advisor and
magazine editor. Although she completed her Boatmaster’s certificate in 2010
Anna is still not sure which way starboard is! She lives between Wildflower, berthed at Chaffers Marina
in Wellington, and a flat in Hataitai which she shares with her cat Ollie.
She describes herself as a ‘short, loud, orange
cat-lady who enjoys reading, writing, sailing, scuba diving, gardening and
playing David Bowie at deafening volumes.’
Anna blogs
about her experiences at seamunchkin.wordpress.com and you can follow her on
Twitter as @SeaMunchkin.
Which Way is Starboard Again? is Anna's
first book.
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