A dream, a steel boat from the '80s, and a good dose of (self)irony: welcome aboard:
The (dis)adventures of the Coconut
13,000 miles between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic
by Elia Favaro
What drives a young worker from Veneto to leave everything behind and set off alone to cross the Atlantic on a sailboat from the '80s? Perhaps a healthy recklessness. But also passion, determination, and a strong desire to truly live.
In bookstores from Mursia “The (dis)adventures of the Coconut” by Elia Favaro who, in his literary debut, amazes readers with a book that is both an engaging logbook, a coming-of-age novel, and a nautical stand-up comedy, enriched by a 106-page online color insert - travel photographs, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable moments, all accessible via QR code within the book. His narrative – direct, funny, and never predictable – takes us on an adventure spanning 13,000 miles, amidst three-meter waves, moonless nights, and unforeseen challenges that could shake even the most seasoned sailors.
The logbook of an ambitious dream: crossing the Atlantic and discovering the world aboard a sailboat. Elia Favaro guides us through stormy seas and starry skies, candidly recounting the challenges of solo sailing, from choosing the perfect vessel to its meticulous preparation. Amidst amusing anecdotes, technical mishaps, and memorable encounters, a story of passion and perseverance emerges, where every obstacle becomes an opportunity for growth. The Coconut, a steel boat from the '80s, transforms from a simple means of transport into a companion of adventures, leading its captain to discover not only new geographical horizons but also personal ones. A book that celebrates the courage to follow one's dreams, even when the sea seems too vast and the waves too high. Because as the author writes:
“Perhaps, the hardest part of a journey like this is precisely deciding to depart, to cast off the moorings, and to leave the safety of life on land for the unknown. And I am extremely happy to have had the courage to do so.”
Elia Favaro, born in the province of Treviso in 1993, has always been a free spirit with a thousand passions. In love with the sea since childhood, he spent his youth dreaming of distant horizons. After graduating, he began working with a clear goal: to buy a boat and cross the Atlantic. After years of sacrifices and adventures, he turned that dream into reality, recounting it with irony and passion in this first book, to inspire those who dream of a life outside the ordinary.
Event promoted by the Youth Council of Caorle in collaboration with the Santa Margherita Nautical Club
