Avant que la mémoire s'efface

Synopsis of Avant que la mémoire s'efface

«Avant que la mémoire s'efface. Quelques propos maritimes», by Olivier de Kersauson, is a maritime memoir in paperback (Le Cherche Midi).

Olivier de Kersauson, a French sailor, reviews in this book his long career at sea: the freedom he finds in the ocean, the risks of the crossing, difficult decisions in extreme conditions, meteorology and life on board. Between anecdotes and reflections, the work presents itself as a personal balance of a lifetime dedicated to sailing.

Published in French on November 19, 2024, with 216 pages; the editorial categories frame it within travel literature and maritime adventure.

Aimed at the general public, especially sailing enthusiasts and fans of travel and maritime adventure stories.