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Ward, Nick; O'Brien, Sinead

 
9780713682816: Left for Dead: The Untold Story of the Tragic 1979 Fastnet Race
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ISBN 10 : 0713682817 ISBN 13 : 9780713682816
Editeur : Adlard Coles Nautical, 2007

Synopsis

The Fastnet Race is the world famous yacht race from the Isle of Wight to the Fastnet Rock off the southwest coast of Ireland and back. The race of 1979 began in perfect weather conditions but within 48 hours, the deadliest storm in the history of modern sailing struck off the south coast of Ireland. By the time it had passed, the havoc caused was immeasurable. Even more devastating, it had mercilessly taken the lives of fifteen sailors. It had been Nick Ward's childhood ambition to sail in the Fastnet Race, and after being asked to join the crew aboard the 30-foot yacht Grimalkin it was a dream come true. But then the storm hit. Grimalkin was capsized again and again, the skipper was lost overboard and after hours of struggle, three of the crew decided to abandon the boat for the liferaft. Nick and his fellow crewmember Gerry, both injured and unconscious, were left on the beleaguered yacht in the middle of the Irish Sea. Both were presumed dead, and were taken off the priority list for rescue. Gerry died a few hours later, and Nick was left to face the storm alone. Left for Dead is the tragic and inspirational story of Nick Ward's survival against all the odds. It is the story of an ordinary man who survived an extraordinary event. It was an experience which affected him so deeply that for over 25 years his story has remained untold - until now.

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À propos de l'auteur

Nick Ward was born in Hamble, and was taught to sail at the age of four. He has retained his love of sailing throughout his life. Initially a keen dinghy sailor, he worked in the marine trade for most of his career and delivered and raced yachts of all kinds. Nick still lives in Hamble today, with his wife Christine and two children. Sinead O'Brien is an award-winning documentary maker and dramatist. She lives in Dublin with her daughter Eve.

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Éditeur
Adlard Coles Nautical
Date d'édition
2007
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0713682817
ISBN 13 
9780713682816
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
208
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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