Escape from Tonga by Cale-Huebner, Amy

Escape from Tonga

Back in 1986, 25-year old California surfer Randy Dale was living the carefree life as a fisherman....
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Author: Amy Cale-Huebner
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Escape from Tonga by Cale-Huebner, Amy

Escape from Tonga

$34.29

Escape from Tonga

$34.29
Author: Amy Cale-Huebner
Format: Paperback
Language: English

Back in 1986, 25-year old California surfer Randy Dale was living the carefree life as a fisherman. Wrongfully accused of a crime he did not commit and facing a prison sentence on the remote island of Tonga, he makes a daring decision. In the dead of night, Randy steals a twenty-foot fishing boat with one clear intention: to set sail for Australia, where the promise of freedom awaits. With over two thousand nautical miles of open ocean sailing experience, Randy embarks on a treacherous fifty-two-day journey that will have him teetering on the edge of starvation and severe dehydration, testing the limits of human endurance.

The days turn into weeks and weeks into months, and Randy's battle against the elements becomes a relentless test of character. Starvation, thirst, isolation, and the ever-present threat of death shape this narrative into one rollicking sea yarn. The story of his harrowing voyage delves deep into Randy's psyche through excerpts from his journal, offering a mesmerizing look at the psychological intricacies of his ordeal. Randy's memories, woven throughout the narrative, transport him to some of the world's most iconic surfing destinations. Indonesia, Hawaii, Australia, Mainland Mexico, and Baja. These idyllic waves become his mental refuge, a connection to the surfer's soul that refuses to be extinguished. These reveries, juxtaposed with the stark reality of his situation, illuminate the mind's capacity for resilience and escapism. He faces the ferocity of storms, encounters awe-inspiring marine creatures, and grapples with solitude's distressing toll.



Author: Amy Cale-Huebner,Randy Dale
Publisher: Seacoast Press
Published: 10/29/2025
Pages: 242
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.54lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.51d
ISBN: 9781967458561

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