With Reckless Abandon: Memoirs of a Boat-Obsessed Life

Schooners, Tugs, and More! Here is the inspiring story of a man who overcame childhood polio to live an adventure-filled life as captain of Maine's most famous windjammer, the schooner Adventure, now a National Historic Landmark in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Captain Jim Sharp shares his adventures afloat, his battles with bureaucracy, and even how he created one of Maine's most unusual restaurants. Captain Sharp is the recipient of the Caffrey Antique and Classic Boats award for his dedication to maritime preservation. 272 pages, paperback.