Looking back at the lives and sailing careers of some of our lifetime’s finest yachtsmen; this collection of eleven original; moving accounts is just as much a celebration of the good – tales of hope; achievement and courageous spirit – as it is an account of their tragic final voyages.Included are world-renowned racers; like Eric Tabarly and Rob James; highly experienced cruisers and adventurers; like Peter Tangvald and Bill Tilman; and the notoriously ill-prepared Donald Crowhurst; as well as other famous and some less well-known sailors. Starting with the sad loss of Frank Davison and Reliance in 1949; the book concludes with the amazing last voyage of Philip Walwyn in 2015 – crossing the Atlantic single-handed in his 12 Metre yacht Kate.All of the men and women described were friends with or known to the author; Nicholas Gray; who himself competed in several short-handed long distance races; where he met and raced against many of these fascinating characters.Peppered with photographs showcasing the sailors and their yachts; this is a refreshing look at those who have helped to shape this sport’s history; honoring their lives and accomplishments before detailing their tragic last voyages.
#817659 in Books 2017-11-30Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 12.00 x 1.00 x 9.00l; #File Name: 1906537534272 pages
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