Second Wind

In this charming memoir, bestselling author Nat Philbrick recounts his quest to reclaim the national sailing championship he won at twenty-two, reflecting on his midlife yearning for the exhilaration of competition. Living with his family on Nantucket in the spring of 1992, Philbrick embarks on a journey of solitary training in his Sunfish, navigating the island's scenic waters while confronting both the beauty of his surroundings and the complexities of his own life. As he races toward the championship, he discovers not just the thrill of sailing, but deeper insights about himself along the way.