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Welcome to the website of Lois Joy Hofmann, Author, Circumnavigator, Photographer, Adventurer

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Lois writes about additional travels and adventures in her blog Sailor’stales.wordpress.com

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Lois has taken thousands of spectacular photographs of her journeys abroad, some of which can be seen here.

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Lois continues to travel and from time to time, makes appearances where she lectures on her adventures abroad and in the United States.

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A Warm Welcome to my website! 

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I appreciate your taking the time to visit and I hope you’ll find what you’re searching for—whether it’s books, information, or inspiration. I’d love to help you in any way I can. An experienced life-long traveler, I’ve circumnavigated the world twice—once by sea aboard Pacific Bliss, our Catana catamaran, and again, by air and land. After visiting over 100 countries, I still enjoy traveling because I suffer from incurable curiosity and wanderlust. I love to meet other people and learn about different cultures. If you have questions about sailing or traveling, please do contact me. Gunter and I love to share what we have learned about cruising–from both a man’s and woman’s perspective. 

Gunter and I never regretted our decision to sail around the world. The process of writing and producing the In Search of Adventure and Moments of Bliss trilogy has allowed us to relive our circumnavigation. Although I’ve written most of the text, Gunter contributed his own Messing with Boats column and served as my technical advisor. We feel blessed and thank those who attend our presentations and read our books. You’ve allowed us to fulfill our purpose, which is to share. We wish you well as you pursue your own passions and live your dreams. I write about travel as well as these current passions in my blog, Sailors Tales. Visit me on Instagram. and Facebook

 

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My award-winning Books 

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Book Reviews…

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Editorial Reviews, Maiden Voyage

“The work is illustrated with gorgeous color photography throughout, and sidebars furnish interesting cultural and historical information.”
“Over the course of their travels—with memorable, thoroughly described stops in Morocco, Panama, El Salvador, Guatemala, and many other locations—the two wrestle with tumultuous weather, injury, and mechanical malfunction.”
“The book is an eclectic hybrid of multiple genres, including travelogue, personal memoir, and photo essay. It can even be understood as inspirational self-help when Hofmann reflects deeply on the lessons she learned at sea.” “A companionable…tale of adventure.”
─Kirkus Reviews

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John Ekdahl (Spring, Texas, US)

What a beautiful well written book!! This book has something for everyone who enjoys adventure, travel, and learning about different cultures. The photos in the book are absolutely beautiful and tell a story by themselves. Lois has incorporated side bars titled “Did You Know” and “Messing With Boats” which gives interesting facts about the countries visited and her husband Günter’s perspective. You don’t have to be a sailor to appreciate this book. You can share their experiences as they sail from France to San Diego and share in the terror of a Force 10 storm at night. Learn about the cultures of the countries visited and the comradery of fellow cruisers. If the reader is interested in learning more about sailing the appendix has sailing terminology and a brief primer on sailing. I highly recommend this book! You won’t be disappointed.
5.0 out of 5 stars

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About

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Lois Joy Hofmann is the author of Maiden Voyage, Sailing the South Pacific, and The Long Way Back, all part of the nautical trilogy entitled In Search of Adventure and Moments of Bliss. Her first two books won first place in the Travel category of the San Diego Book Awards: Maiden Voyage in 2011 and Sailing the South Pacific in 2013. The Long Way Back won in 2019 in the category of Published Travel.

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Books

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Lois Joy Hofmann’s books offer something for everyone. From retirees and those dreaming about retirement, to boat owners, sailors, adventurers, travelers, geography buffs, and armchair sailors alike, Hofmann gives the reader “slice of life” moments through her compelling stories and captivating photos.

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Persons buying books within the continental U.S should use Buy Books U.S. Contact Lois or Anna for purchases outside the United States

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Reviews

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“The book is an eclectic hybrid of multiple genres, including travelogue, personal memoir, and photo essay. It can even be understood as inspirational self-help when Hofmann reflects deeply on the lessons she learned at sea.” “A companionable…tale of adventure.”
─Kirkus Reviews

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Publications

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This page features Publications & Reviews Featuring Lois Joy Hofmann

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Gallery

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Book One:
Maiden Voyage Portfolio

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These photos were taken by Lois Joy Hofmann on the Maiden Voyage from France to San Diego aboard their 43′ catamaran Pacific Bliss.

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Book Two: Sailing the South Pacific Portfolio

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These photos were taken by Lois Joy Hofmann, as they sailed from San Diego to Australia, continuing their challenging but fulfilling circumnavigation aboard their 43′ catamaran Pacific Bliss.

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Book Three: The Long Way Back Portfolio

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These photos were taken by Lois Joy Hofmann. Their last series of voyages commenced in Australia and circled back to France, where their journey began…the entire trip landed them in 62 countries…”

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Collection 4: Additional Images

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These will be images taken from recent trips since the completion of the Circumnavigation. Coming Soon.

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About Lois

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Her stories have appeared in magazines such as Latitudes and Attitudes, Cruising World and Living Aboard. Hofmann has been a contributor to online magazines and blogs such as: Multihull Magazine, Yacht Blogs, Multihull newsletter, Top Dekk and The Log. Hofmann has also been a keynote speaker for various organizations including: yacht clubs, optimist clubs, book stores and libraries. Now that she has completed writing the book trilogy, Lois has further enjoyed travel with her husband Günter to those countries they did not visit during their 8-year, 62-country sailing circumnavigation. She currently posts her adventures on her blog Sailors Tales.

To learn more about Lois, please connect like her Facebook page or use the contact form today.

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Author

Lois Joy Hofmann is the author of, Maiden Voyage, the first in a trilogy called In Search of Adventure and Moments of Bliss. The book won first place in the travel category of the 2011 San Diego Book Awards.

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Gallery

Enjoy these breathtaking travel photographs selected from the books in the trilogy.

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Books

Lois Hofmann writes in a first-person style as if she is on location sending stories from the front in real time. Stories often begin with the date, location, and—for the nautical buffs—latitude and longitude.

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Contact Lois 

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Lois Joy Hofmann 858-333-1946

 sailorstales@gmail.com

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