Pacific Lady

Discover the inspiring journey of Sharon Sites Adams in her captivating memoir, Pacific Lady, published by the University of Nebraska Press in 2008. This 277-page hardback chronicles her groundbreaking adventures as the first woman to sail solo from the mainland United States to Hawaii in June 1965. Four years later, she achieved another remarkable feat, navigating a thirty-one-foot ketch across the tumultuous Pacific Ocean from Japan to California—a grueling 74-day journey that tested her limits.

Adams not only shares her thrilling sailing experiences but also delves into the profound personal growth she encountered along the way. Pacific Lady is a must-read for anyone interested in sailing, women's biographies, or adventurous travel tales. Join Sharon on her extraordinary voyage and be inspired by her resilience and courage as a pioneering woman sailor.