A once-in-a-lifetime, unique, and unforgettable naval adventure is sure to amuse readers as innovative author Roger Cooke presents The Cruise of Lazy Daze, an invigorating book inspired by his ardent love for sailing.
The Cruise of Lazy Daze follows the exploits of a middle-aged old sea dog who finds the sailing schooner he has dreamed about and converts it from a cargo vessel to a beautiful passenger cruiser. He takes a number of guests on short cruises around the Gulf of Mexico, until he is approached for a circumnavigating cruise around the Gulf and the Caribbean. He, his first mate, and three couples encounter a variety of adventures, including an encounter with Colombian pirates. They barely escape, only to be chased by a hurricane up to the Yucatan peninsula, where they are forced to ground Lazy Daze in a river estuary.
There they encounter two groups who turn out to be opposing forces, plus an ancient pirate treasure. The latter they load onto their boat with the help of one group whom they have befriended. When they salvaged and repaired Lazy Daze, they attempted to leave the area. They were attacked by the other group, and after a battle for their lives, they barely make it away. From there they headed directly to the United States and to a hospital to treat the injuries they got from the battle. Will they have more pleasant adventures?
Jubilant, strong, and adventurous, The Cruise of Lazy Daze is a wonderful trip to remember. For more information, log on to Xlibris.com.
About the Author
Roger Cooke was born and raised in Galveston, an island off the Gulf coast of Texas. His youth was spent mainly in and around the water, swimming, fishing, playing with, and working on boats. His ardent love, besides girls, was his fascination with sailing. He became a very competitive racing sailor. Mr. Cooke’s freshman year at the University of Texas was interrupted by World War II, when he was trained as an aircraft pilot. After his training, he spent a year in Europe flying Troop Carrier. This experience led him into flying a variety of planes in his manufacturing career following his graduation from the University of Texas.
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