The fight of the "Firecrest" : the record of a lone-hand cruise from East to West across the Atlantic

The Fight of the "Firecrest" is an autobiographical account by Alain Gerbault, detailing his solo sailing voyage across the Atlantic Ocean in his yacht, Firecrest. The book recounts his adventures, sailing expertise, and the challenges he faced during the journey. As one of the early pioneers of solo sailing, Gerbault shares practical insights and philosophical reflections that emerged from his solitary experience on the open sea.