In the "in the style to which I would like to become accustomed" category, I really enjoyed 3 separate books by William F. Buckley Jr. covering 3 separate sails with his family and family friends. I don't necessarily share any political views with him, but he's a great writer, and the stories are nice.
"Atlantic High" and "Airborne", both about seperate Atlantic crossings, and
"Racing through Paradise" a pacific crossing.
Happily, while looking these up, I discovered another one I didn't know of, "Windfall" which I think I'll be picking up this next Amazon order, and see how it is.
-- James