Overboard by His Own Will

Alain Bombard (1924–2005) — a French doctor and biologist, first in the world to conduct a risky experiment on survival at sea.

He crossed the Atlantic alone in a small inflatable boat, aiming to prove that shipwrecked people can survive for a very long time if they use their body's resources rationally and do not succumb to despair. Not a sailor, not a rescuer, and not a survival expert, Alain Bombard performed this feat in order to help people in distress believe in their own strength. His diary of the extreme journey, Naufrage volontaire, became a bestseller worldwide.

The invaluable experience of Alain Bombard is of great practical interest not only to thrill-seeking conquerors of water elements but also to those far from adrenaline-seeking travel enthusiasts. The book is addressed to everyone who wants to know how to survive in extreme conditions.