Eight Years Under the Mast

About the Book

“ Eight years under the mast ” is the story of a dream fulfilled. A journey around the world on a thirty-three foot sailboat. The author takes the reader from an idea and proceeds in steps facing the reality of pursuing a vision many have. It will not be easy removing oneself from society and walking away from friends and family. Can a man write his own destiny? Is the risk of adventure worth the hardships sure to follow. Is paradise to be found? Maybe some of these questions will be answered in the readers mind as he is transported to new and strange worlds. Explore new thoughts and introspection as the author asks many critical questions of his own life. Sail with Bonnie and Gary on “ The Road Not Taken ” and take a road less traveled and wanting wear.

About the Author

Gary McGee is a retired math teacher with over thirty years teaching experience. He lives with wife Barbara in a small town in Missouri during the warmer months and spends winters in Miami playing golf and relaxing poolside. In younger years an avid backpacker with years of experience walking the trails of the western national parks. A lover of canoeing in later years with time spent on rivers in Missouri, Arkansas, and Florida.