Synopsis "Making Waves"
Narrowly surviving a post-war shipwreck in which her husband dies, Ann Davison writes a book and funds the refurbishment of a tiny, 23-foot yacht. Flouting convention, she then determines to sail across the Atlantic Ocean. Alone! Starting her journey in 1952, Ann overcomes huge challenges and encounters many colourful characters in the various ports she makes. The voyage pits her against ferocious high seas, the elements and her own inner-demons, ultimately becoming an inspirational, life-affirming story of self-discovery. This book is a dramatisation of real events, however Ann's remarkable character is true to form, giving a unique insight into a genuine British heroine. The author, a distant relative of Ann Davison, was inspired by this extraordinary lady's bravery and single-mindedness to bring her story to a wider, modern audience. At the time of writing, Ann Davison's original yacht, the Felicity Ann, is being restored by students at the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding in Port Hadlock, Washington, United States (www.nwboatschool.org). Ten percent of profits from the first 1,000 books sold will be donated to the School's Scholarship Fund.
