McGraw-Hill Education’s mission is to provide individuals with vital knowledge, enabling them to “reach their full potential throughout their lives.”
And in celebration of helping people learn more about sailing McGraw-Hill has donated 5 copies of Sailing into Retirement: 7 Ways to Retire on a Boat at 50 with 10 Steps That Will Keep You There Until 80 by Jim Trefethen. - Just in case you thought you were getting 'too old to go sailing'.
Whatever form your yearning for aquatic retirement takes, Jim Trefethen can help you realize the dream. After sailing together for over 40 years, Jim and his wife have learned the secrets of living a content and productive life and share those with you in this book. Jim addresses specific age related dilemas such as
● Making sure you really want to do it, then making sure you are sure
● How to upsize your ambitions, while downsizing your life in ways that will enhance your retirement
● How to get all your shore-side affairs in order and make some important adjustments in your attitude, confidence and self esteem
● Easy-to-understand pointers and suggestions for deciding which type of retired cruising is best for you
● A ten-step plan to buying a boat with as little drama as possible
● How to modify your new/old floating retirement home to make it safer, more comfortable, and more elderly friendly.
There are also tips on how to simplify dealing with modern electronics, use mechanical advantage instead of physical strength and agility, and ways to overcome impaired hearing and eyesight.
**** I think I need this book, now!
McGraw-Hill began its journey in 1909 when New York based teacher, James H. McGraw, and editor, John Hill realized their mutual interests and merged operations to establish the legacy of innovation which continues to contribute to teaching and learning world wide. The McGraw Publishing Company’ and ‘The Hill Publishing Company’ shared the core values that still drive McGraw-Hill Education today - “…helping to create a smarter, better world by meeting critical needs for the knowledge, insights and analysis that help individuals, markets and countries grow and prosper.”
So sign up for Summer Sailstice and post your sailing plans. Not only will you have a great day, you’ll also be in the drawing for one of McGraw-Hills great nautical titles. And while you’re there, take a closer look at the ways in which McGraw-Hill helps educate the world!