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How I sailed a viking ship across the ocean

Self publishing a book about my adventure sailing from Norway to Newfoundland on an open ship

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How I sailed a viking ship across the ocean

How I sailed a viking ship across the ocean

How I sailed a viking ship across the ocean

How I sailed a viking ship across the ocean

How I sailed a viking ship across the ocean

Self publishing a book about my adventure sailing from Norway to Newfoundland on an open ship

Self publishing a book about my adventure sailing from Norway to Newfoundland on an open ship

Self publishing a book about my adventure sailing from Norway to Newfoundland on an open ship

Self publishing a book about my adventure sailing from Norway to Newfoundland on an open ship

Polina Shubina
Polina Shubina
Polina Shubina
Polina Shubina
1 Campaign |
Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation
$5,060 USD 139 backers
101% of $5,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Overview
Hi, my name is Polina Shubina. I am from Saint Petersburg, Russia. Two years ago I sailed on a viking ship Draken Harald Hårfagre across the ocean. I saw icebergs and whales as well as shivered from the constant cold and wet. I had my sailor's journal, where I wrote and drew every day. Now, I am publishing a book to share with you the experience, discoveries and observations I made while traveling on an open wooden ship as part of the ExpeditionAmerica2016.

My story

  • Three years ago I was simply a girl who was passionate about the sea and sailing as well as theatre, lighting design and drawing. One day I realised I wanted to get into a big adventure, after a year of search and volunteer work I found Draken. A viking ship. Going across the North Atlantic.
  • While sailing I was writing and drawing every day to record the daily routine and observations of life onboard and nature surrounding us. The adventure became one of my most life changing experiences. Going through my notes and putting them into a book helped me to adjust to land life when I got back. It was also a way to preserve precious details of the experience and emotions while they were fresh in my memory!
  • After 2 years I finally decided to publish this book based on my journals so I could share this story with you. Now the only thing I need to accomplish the goal is to make sure there are people who are interested in this project and find the financial support to make it real!

 

The book

The book is in English.

A working title of the book is 3 o'clock Mackerel time.

The book will be hardcover and contain about 64 pages with text and drawings/sketches on every page. Most of them I made on the ship and some were made later as illustrations.

The book is based on my sailor's journal. It tells the story of 21 days at sea, crossing the North Atlantic on the Draken Harald Harfagre, sailing from Norway to Newfoundland. It tells about our daily routine onboard and the way we adopted to the challenging conditions, the nature we encountered and things I learnt. The narration is divided in 21 day

 

A short extract from the book:

Living on the ship you get used to the idea that there’s no such thing as a simple, one-move action. Everything has to be planned, choreographed and given at least triple the amount of time to which you’re used to whilst on land. Making a cup of coffee might take about 10 minutes. Going to the heads takes up to 20. Simply walking from one end to another (which is less than 34 metres distance) can easily take about 3 to 5 minutes.

With every other step you think a few steps ahead, you need to maintain your balance, make sure to avoid all the lines and blocks flapping in the air, be ready for seaspray and expect the unexpected. With all that considered, you leave a little room for your dance through the ship to appear in the least bit graceful.

 

From now on we have two people to watch out for icebergs. We’re getting closer to the ice. No ships, no buoys, not a single sign of human intervention. It is a new and very special feeling when being on bow duty your main mission is to spot a white giant. A little white dash on the canvas of the sea, which can bring big troubles to our little wooden “canoe” if missed by the radars and the sharp eye of the lookout.

 

The story is written in English because I lived through the experience mainly speaking English and using English (as well as Swedish and Norwegian) sailing terms. Though, I am considering printing a Russian version too.

 

The campaign

For those who contribute, you have a few cool perk options. Starting from a single postcard to the physical printed copy of the book, with a hemp line from the ship as a bookmark!!

By the time the campaign finishes (May 2019), the final version of the layout will be ready. 

I will print as many copies as possible, based on the money raised and number of books claimed here. The quality also depends on the financial support I receive.

The goal I've set is flexible. It's based on covering all the expenses: the Indiegogo fee, credit card fees, editing and layout made by professionals, printing in offset and having about 500 copies in the end. If the campaign does not reach the goal, I might reconsider quality and quantity.

Though the book WILL BE PRINTED in any case.

I would be really grateful for any support and interest in the project! Thank you and fare winds to everyone :)

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Light air

Light air

$5 USD
Light air is already better than calm! With this you will get a printed postcard which is based on a sketch from the trip. Thank you for your help!
Included Items
  • postcard
Estimated Shipping
May 2019
1 claimed
Ships worldwide.
Gentle breeze

Gentle breeze

$10 USD
Smooth sailing! With this, you will get three printed postcards that are based on sketches from the trip. Thank you for your contribution!
Included Items
  • postcard (3)
Estimated Shipping
May 2019
5 claimed
Ships worldwide.
Smolny breeze

Smolny breeze

$10 USD
Smooth sailing! With this, you get a physical copy of the book! Thank you for your support! (This perk will NOT be shipped, it will be delivered in person to Smolny College, or anywhere central in Saint-Petersburg).
Included Items
  • book
Estimated Shipping
June 2019
3 claimed
High wind

High wind

$30 USD
The sail is full! With this, you will get a physical copy of the book with additional 3 printed postcards! Thank you so much for your strong interest in the project!
Included Items
  • postcard (3)
  • book
Estimated Shipping
June 2019
35 claimed
Ships worldwide.
Strong gale

Strong gale

$50 USD
What a good push our sail got with a strong gale! With this you will get a physical copy of the book, 3 ink-drawn postcards and a cotton bag with my lino print! Thank you so much for your terrific support!
Included Items
  • postcard (3)
  • book
  • cotton bag
Estimated Shipping
June 2019
19 claimed
Ships worldwide.
Whole gale

Whole gale

$100 USD
We're running before the wind! With this, you will get physical copy of the book, 3 ink drawn postcards, a cotton bag and a 30 cm piece of tarry hemp yarn (it smells just like the ship). Thank you for your incredible support! I really appreciate and thank you for participating in this project.
Included Items
  • postcard (3)
  • book
  • hemp line
  • cotton bag
Estimated Shipping
June 2019
8 out of 15 of claimed
Strong breeze
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Strong breeze

$20 USD
Estimated Shipping
June 2019
50 out of 50 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

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