Once Around

Once Around chronicles the fulfillment of the authors’ life-long dream to sail around the world — the dangers, adventures, challenges, lessons learned, the many fascinating people they met, and the places they traveled during five years on board their 39-foot cutter, Cormorant. This book provides inspiration for anyone who loves sailing, travel, and adventure, especially for those considering a long-distance sailing journey.

Once Around chronicles the fulfillment of the authors’ life-long dream to sail around the world — the dangers, adventures, challenges, lessons learned, the many fascinating people they met, and the places they traveled during five years on board their 39-foot cutter, Cormorant. This book provides inspiration for anyone who loves sailing, travel, and adventure, especially for those considering a long-distance sailing journey.

Judy and Ward LeHardy were both raised in Navy families, but spent thirty-two years of their married life with the U.S. Army, until Ward retired as a brigadier general. They then spent two years finding Cormorant, learning how to sail her, and preparing the boat, their families, and themselves for a sail around the world. They have four children, thirteen grandchildren, and one great-grandson. The LeHardys live near the Chesapeake Bay in Kilmarnock, Virginia.