My Lively Lady

by Alec Rose

An account of a single-handed voyage around the world. Alec Rose describes how he gradually built up his plans for the trip; the disasters, gales and loneliness of the trip itself, the eventual arrival at Portsmouth, 318 days after setting out and his knighthood a few days after his return.

Paperback

First published January 1, 1969

About the author

Sir Alec Rose was a nursery owner and fruit merchant in England who had a passion for amateur single-handed sailing, for which he was ultimately knighted.

Alec Rose was born in Canterbury. During World War II he served in the Royal Navy as a diesel mechanic on a convoy escort, HMS Leith. In 1964, Rose participated in the second single-handed transatlantic race, placing fourth across the line in his 36 foot cutter Lively Lady, originally built of paduak by Mr. Cambridge, the previous owner, in Calcutta.

Reviews

[Tom Baker · Rating 4 out of 5]

No doubt this is a good adventure and Alec Rose is a decent writer for not being a writer. If I could only read one though, Francis Chichester would be the one to go to. But still a great steady sailor and what a feat!

[Stef · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ok read, a bit slow, could not finish it