What’s Inside
It’s a collection of memories I’ve carried with me ever since we cast off in 2016, and I’m thrilled to finally share them with you in this eBook edition.
Shoestring Sailors – South Pacific Dream is the true story of low-cost cruising through one of the most beautiful oceans on Earth.
It’s the tale of a sailor (that’s me!) learning on the go.
This little book has been years in the making — captured between anchorages, shared meals with locals, unexpected storms, and moments of pure South Pacific magic. It’s a shoestring-budget adventure written straight from my heart to yours.
Growing up in a landlocked country, Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), I had only ever sailed once or twice on a Fireball dinghy. Before I met my partner Ken, I’d never even set foot on an ocean-going yacht. I was fascinated by the idea that one could actually live on board a yacht — and now I do!
Inside you’ll find:
- Real-life sailing adventures
- Shoestring-budget tricks that kept us afloat
- Island communities and unforgettable friendships
- Highs, lows, reef passes, mishaps, and magic
- Reflections from the ocean that changed my life
Travel is wonderful… but distracting when you want to write a book!
Link to Booktopia
I’ve been writing this book for so long that I even wrote a blog about the process, hoping to help other aspiring authors avoid some of the pitfalls I stumbled into:
https://bronhogan.com/i-wrote-a-book-so-can-you/
The challenge? Over the years, we just kept travelling and exploring further — which made it tricky to stay focused on the book. But finally, it’s here!
About the Author, Bron Hogan
Travel writer, sailor, podcaster, and lover of slow journeys. When I’m not on the water, you’ll find me exploring by land in our campervan. I never stop writing blogs, and I have an absolute ball sharing stories with fellow travellers on my podcast, Travel With Us a While, where I chat with adventurers by land, sea, air, and beyond.
If you love sailing, travel, adventure, or simply escaping to warm tropical waters for a while… this one’s for you.
