Altering Course

Vogt, Richard J.: 1978 Boston, hardcover with dust jacket, 214 pages, with photos. Altering Course by Richard J. Vogt is a sailing memoir about a couple who leave their professional lives to design, build and sail their own custom ocean‑going cruiser, documenting the transition from shore‑based careers to full‑time life afloat. The book interweaves practical experience of blue‑water cruising, boatbuilding and seamanship with personal reflections on risk, changing priorities and the realities behind the dream of long‑term voyaging under sail. ISBN 9780914814122 In good condition.