McCartney Times

On June 4, 1980, at age 40, former Beatle John Lennon — the man who had compared himself to Jesus, staged Vietnam War protests from a bag, and written songs that captivated millions — found himself facing his greatest challenge to date: He was at the wheel of a ship in serious danger of going down.

At his summer home in Long Island, Lennon had decided he wanted to learn to sail. On an early voyage, his 14-foot sailboat was beset by a fierce storm with 40-knot winds.

Luckily, there was an experienced seaman on board — but that man grew tired of manning the wheel in the gale. So he gave it to the singer of “Give Peace a Chance” who, perhaps unexpectedly, rose to the occasion.

Source: Rare John Lennon photos taken two days before his murder up for auction | HeraldNet.com – Entertainment