A mesmerising and poignant story that shares how the sea can bring together people, places and purpose. This is a must-read book not just for sea kayakers, but for anyone looking for inspiration to make the most out of life. * Doug Cooper, author of Scottish Sea Kayaking and coach * After many years travelling the world in business storytelling roles, Katie had always expected to write a book, just not this one. She can currently be found at home in Barcelona, wrangling two young boys or learning to kayak to finish Toby's adventure. Best Books Set in the 1920s — from Stories That Shimmer with Champagne and Social Change, to Rip-roaring Reads Covering Crime, Colonialism and Beyond. It was quite hard listening to his voice, and also the notebooks smelt of his house and stuff, so some of it, emotionally, was really hard, especially in the beginning. “Tobywas a fun-lovingadventurer really, but also a very normal bloke”. Photo: Michal Madera I wish I had told him. He never knew I’d taken on the book either and so he died with the book contract knowing he would never write it.

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It's rare to read a book that links place and motivation so clearly. Toby's story of seizing life's opportunities despite obstacles should inspire all of us to not let life pass us by. And the love of his sister Katie in finishing this story for Toby is profoundly moving. - Ash Bhardwaj, travel journalist and broadcaster We caught up with Toby in the autumn of 2018, listening to stories of the journey’s past and future plans. In May 2019, he was the main speaker at the Jersey Sea Kayaking Symposium, from where he headed out on the next part of his journey with his good friend Michal. A summer of Breton tide races plus the north and west coasts of the Iberian Peninsula. This project was approaching completion when world events and personal health issues intervened. While here she held a book signing at Walkers, in Oakham, followed by a launch event at Rutland Sailing Club. Toby wasn’t particularly well-behaved at our wedding in 1982. He appeared to spend significant amounts of time filling glasses with food while making a mess of the table. Toby was 11 months old and had been encouraged into these mischievous antics by sister Katie and brother Marcus. With an infectious grin, he could get away with almost anything, his blond hair contributing to his angelic looks.An incredible read of adventure and life that will draw you in and inspire you to pursue your own journeys. Katie has truly honoured her brother with this gripping recount. * Jenny Tough, adventurer and author of Tough Women Adventure Stories and Solo * She first set foot in a kayak in January, but within two months she had navigated Toby’s kayak around the Bristol Channel leg. The person disappears or fades away and it’s not very nice when they were such a strong personality.

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Katie has lived in Barcelona for the last 10 years, but following publication, she returned home to Rutland as part of a nationwide book tour. Katie Carr returned home to Rutland from Spain as part of a national book tour Heartbreaking, and utterly wonderful. A journey that had to be made, and a story that had to be told. * Alex Bescoby, adventurer and author * They have allowed Katie to deal with her grief and family loss in a uniquely personal way, adding a positive full-stop to a dark chapter. The perfect book for our times: from tragedy and stormy seas, come hope, connection, and elemental awe. Exceptionally beautiful and moving, a book that conjures connection to people, places and the ocean with the immediacy, grace and clarity of a kayak cutting through sea spray. - David Gange, historian and author of The Frayed Atlantic Edge It’s intended to be for people who just like a good story, a bit of an adventure and be whipped off to a few different places around the world.” Toby in South East Iceland in the first summer of his adventureHistory Makers: Female Writers Dominate the 2023 William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award Shortlist

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Armchair travel at its best. And I say armchair because I was very happy to just read this one, with all its thrills and spills, without feeling the need to go and do it myself. At times, I could practically feel the ocean churning beneath me, and my queasy stomach doing somersaults. A unique and heart-warming adventure, and beautifully written too. Bravo. * Simon Parker, journalist and author of Riding Out * Unscheduled storm warnings are broadcast via Safetynet and in bulletin WONT54 EGRR available via some internet and ftpmail outlets Storm warnings Toby didn’t sit at home and dwell on the difficulties that he knew he would face in the coming years, and neither should we. What a special book. A manifesto for living, loving and laughing full-heartedly, whatever life's storms and forecasts bring. A guide and companion for us all, whether we are embarking on voyages of our choosing or dealing with waves and storms dealt to us. - Sarah Outen, adventurer and author

The perfect book for our times: from tragedy and stormy seas, come hope, connection, and elemental awe. Exceptionally beautiful and moving, a book that conjures connection to people, places and the ocean with the immediacy, grace and clarity of a kayak cutting through sea spray. * David Gange, historian and author of The Frayed Atlantic Edge * What a special book. A manifesto for living, loving and laughing full-heartedly, whatever life's storms and forecasts bring. A guide and companion for us all, whether we are embarking on voyages of our choosing or dealing with waves and storms dealt to us. * Sarah Outen, adventurer and author *

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We just grew up running around the village and having a wonderful time.” Toby pictured with a geyser amid the natural beauty of South East Iceland

Southerly veering westerly, becoming cyclonic later, 6 to gale 8, perhaps severe gale 9 later in west. Moderate Becoming Good Later is a wonderfully salty adventure, a quixotic odyssey driven by equal parts grit and good humour around the stormy shores of western Europe. But what really elevates this above other travellers' tales is the astonishing and moving story of the book's completion - a remarkable collaboration across the ultimate gulf. - Tim Hannigan, travel, nature and history writer