Transatlantic At Last - The Incredible Story of an 88 year Old Grandmother who sailed 8000 miles in a 26ft gaff cutter

"For Helen Tew, the question was never 'Why sail across the Atlantic in a small boat at the age of 89 but, rather, 'Why not'. This simple, positive philosophy has determined her entire attitude to life, from that first encounter with the sea as an impetuous toddler, to her 'trip across the pond' as a seasoned and experienced yachtswoman. In fact her epic voyage not only grabbed the headlines, but repaired an earlier disappointment when her father, Commander Graham, promised they would make the crossing together in the family boat but eventually decided to go alone. This then is a remarkable book, about a remarkable life, by a remarkable woman whose sense of adventure is both infectious and inspirational. PB 192pp."