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Rescue in the Pacific: A True Story of Disaster and Survival in a Force 12 Storm
Rescue in the Pacific A True Story of Disaster and Survival in a Force 12 Storm
Author: Tony Farrington
In June of 1994 a dangerous "bomb" storm caught dozens of cruising sailors by surprise as they voyaged north from New Zealand. This is the true story of how nine yachts struggled to survive the hurricane-like conditions. Boats were battered by fierce winds and capsized by seas towering well over 50 feet high. Equipment was ripped loose, and wate...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780070486195
ISBN-10: 0070486190
Publication Date: 3/1/1998
Pages: 288
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Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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An excellent true adventure. This is a story of the survival and rescue of the men and women on 9 yachts that were caught in hurricane-like conditions in the Pacific Ocean on their voyage from New Zealand to Tonga and Fiji in 1994. A spellbinding and gripping story.


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