MOANA
118,000 mile odyssey to the world’s most remote placesThis is a story of the sea, a young family, and a dream!
Through the eyes of the captain, comes the story of Moana. When two loving parents are unafraid to take their children on an adventure that will shape them forever, they find beauty and drama at the far reaches of the earth. This is a real story of real people in faraway lands.
In a saga stretching from islands offshore Cuba and Venezuela, to the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean, from the icebergs of Alaska to the South Pacific, and Marlboro Sounds of New Zealand, the reader learns of the endless challenges of open ocean cruising. Terrible weather, disease, hostile governments, strange cultures, and frightening situations are experienced.
Travel History
Countries
Continents
Thousand Miles
World-Class Fishing
Everyone has seen TV shows and photos of Alaska, but to appreciate the size and scope, the wild beauty and how it affects the senses, you must experience it! Summer months in southeast Alaska are not about ice and cold. The nights can get cold, but the days are all about blue skies, glassy calm waters, and warm sunshine. The wildlife is prolific, especially on islands like Baranof and Admiralty, where deer and bear can be seen every morning. And when the salmon arrive, the predators are everywhere, including the majestic bald eagle.
Photo: Rachel and Donald with world-class king salmon
Detailed Maps
Throughout the book, author Lew Maurer uses detailed maps to take the reader to the location. To see the below samples at full size, click the underlined links.
Take a Tour of Moana
In 2015 the family had considered selling the Moana. But, Moana was not to be sold. She was meant to motor on with a second generation of young adventure seekers—Michel and Martine’s grandchildren! This video was taken by the boat broker and is a beautiful look into the elegance and style that is Moana.
Press Kit
1. Lew Maurer Author Bio
Growing up on fishing boats, the author has spent his entire life on the water, repairing, building, and operating commercial and pleasure vessels all over the world. This depth of knowledge and experience gave him the ability to build and captain Moana a very special, long-range power catamaran. His love affair with the sea is tangible as he describes in authentic detail, his fifteen-year odyssey to the most remote places on our planet. He calls San Diego home … when he is home.
2. Author Photo
Author Lew Maurer with daughter, Lucyn, Cairns, Australia, 2007
3. Questions and Answers
Author Lew Maurer answers frequently asked questions about the book and his adventures.
4. In The News
“Imagine exploring hidden crystal-clear reefs all over the world. Some never seen by modern man. Imagine swimming with the most amazing sea creatures imaginable. And doing it all as a ten-year-old boy.
“This is a brief glimpse into what you will experience reading Moana. An amazing adventure and a compelling read. My advice, get it, relax and enjoy.”
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