Marco Polo: The remarkable first-hand story of the first Kiwis to sail around the world
In 1951, an 18-year-old Kiwi lad named Tony Armit decided to build a 28-foot wooden yacht. Three years later, he christened her Marco Polo, then with a former school rugby mate, Brian ‘Tig’ Loe, set sail from Auckland on an epic voyage… and whatever adventure may await.
In the process, Tony and Tig became the first New Zealanders to circumnavigate the globe.
First heading to Australia, then across the Indian Ocean to South Africa, round the Cape, across the Atlantic to the Caribbean, North America, the Panama Canal, the Galápagos, the Pacific Islands – and points between – encountering a host of colourful and unique characters along the way.
A must-read for lovers of sailing and true-life adventure, and a perfect book for the boat or bach.
By: Tony Armit
Publisher: Tony Armit / Andrew Killick (September 13, 2022)
