Synopsis – Young Salt at Sixty
Why settle for ordinary when you can make your retirement extraordinary? This is your time to embrace adventure, push boundaries, and live your boldest dreams.
For Deborah Hammett, that dream didn’t reveal itself until after she retired from teaching on Martha’s Vineyard. Only then did she set her sights on an audacious new chapter—becoming a sailor. With her sharp wit and seasoned teaching skills, she not only masters the art of sailing but also guides and inspires fellow adventurers of all ages.
Join Deborah on her remarkable solo voyage from New England to the Southern Bahamas and back. Along the way, she conquers fears, navigates unexpected challenges, and reexamines long-held beliefs. Her journey is more than a sailing expedition—it’s a testament to the power of reinvention and the limitless possibilities that await when you dare to chase the horizon.
Author Bio
Deborah Hammett grew up in Katonah, NY and received her bachelor’s degree in elementary education at Western Connecticut State University. She moved to Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, on the island of Martha’s Vineyard in 1986 when she began her career as a teacher. She commuted off-island for graduate school and received her MEd. in school leadership from Salem State University. Within her thirty-three years as an educator, she taught at several grade levels and became a school principal. She has two grown daughters, Rilla and Emily. She now lives everywhere aboard her boat, Mavia.
My Review
Young Salt at Sixty: Becoming Better Than Retired by Deborah Hammett
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This is very sailing heavy. If you are interested in sailing, then there is lots of information here to learn. For someone like me who knows nothing about sailing a lot of this went over my head – though I did learn quite a bit.
I think the sentiment here was good, about reinventing yourself at any age or never being too old to pursue new passions. However, I found the author sounded kinda judgy in parts about people who may choose to live differently from she did.
Despite that, this is quick read, and I did find it interesting to see how she took on and conquered quite an amazing challenge.
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