This is a true account of a world voyage undertaken by three young Japanese crew members aboard a small yacht called the HINEMOSU II. They departed Japan on October 17, 1970, and circumnavigated the globe in approximately three years, visiting Guam, New Britain, Mauritius, Cape Town, Spain, Barbados, Hawaii, and other locations. This work has been widely featured in newspapers, magazines, and on television, and is introduced as a classic that has been read by many yachtsmen and adventurers. This is the original edition, with the following details: * Author: Mitsuki Kunishige * Publisher: Marine Books * Hardcover, first edition published March 10, 1973 * Number of pages: Approximately 361 (as stated in the colophon) While revised editions and e-books have been reprinted, this book allows you to enjoy the pop illustrations of the Marine Books edition. 【Contents】 The book vividly depicts, in diary-style writing, how young people with little to no yachting experience set out on the world's oceans in a small yacht they built themselves. It's a book that realistically conveys the excitement and fear, joy and conflict of the journey, including storms, equipment troubles, anxieties about food and water, and heartwarming interactions with local people. It is recommended for those who love yachts and the sea, as well as those who enjoy "Showa adventure non-fiction," "world voyage accounts," and "journeys of self-discovery." 【Condition】 The cover has sun damage, scratches, stains, and soiling, with folds and small tears at the edges, and stains and discoloration on the spine. It has a vintage feel appropriate for its age, but it is in a condition that allows for reading without any problems. There are no noticeable damages such as writing or damage (please forgive any oversight). Please consider this beforehand if you are sensitive to the condition. 【Shipping】 We will carefully pack it with cushioning material and ship it. Please consider this item with an understanding of its used condition. #HINEMOSUVoyage #MitsukiKunishige #MarineBooks #VoyageAccount #Yacht #WorldCircumnavigation #AdventureNonfiction #ShowaRetroBooks #OutofPrint #UsedBooks #Seabook