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If you are a fan of John Krakauer's books, "Into the Wild" and "Into Thin Air", I guarantee that you will enjoy this book on a solo sail around the world by the author!
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Close to the Wind
Close to the Wind
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On November 3, 1996, former Royal Marine Pete Goss embarked on the most grueling competition in his sailing career: the Vendee Globe, a nonstop, single-handed round-the-world yacht race. For the next seven weeks he met every challenge in his stormy path, from combating waves the height of six-story buildings to grappling with his spinnaker in hi... more »
Author:
On November 3, 1996, former Royal Marine Pete Goss embarked on the most grueling competition in his sailing career: the Vendee Globe, a nonstop, single-handed round-the-world yacht race. For the next seven weeks he met every challenge in his stormy path, from combating waves the height of six-story buildings to grappling with his spinnaker in hi... more »
ISBN-13: 9780753105764
ISBN-10: 0753105764
Publication Date: 4/1999
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ISBN-10: 0753105764
Publication Date: 4/1999
Rating: ?
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Publisher: ISIS Publishing
Book Type: Audio Cassette
Other Versions: Paperback, Hardcover
Members Wishing: 0
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Book Type: Audio Cassette
Other Versions: Paperback, Hardcover
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About perseverance & getting what you want. Some good exciting bits. Enjoyable.
Wow, talk about setting goals and sticking to them. This story is a true testament to the will and determination of the human spirit.
This was a very well-written book as Pete Goss takes the reader into his life and onto the Aqua Quorum as it battles the wind and water while various parts break down. I had read about Goss's rescue of French sailor Dinelli in Derek Lundy's book Godforsaken Sea but it was good to hear about it from Goss's point of view.
