Close to the Wind
an extraordinary story of triumph over adversity
$34.79
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
8 June 2000
Summary
Close to the Wind: A Sailor’s Tale of Courage and Survival
Pete Goss’s gripping account of the 1996 Vendee Globe, where he risked everything to rescue fellow yachtsman Raphael Dinelli from the icy grip of the Southern Ocean. His selfless act made him an international hero, earning him the Legion d’Honneur and a lifelong friendship.
Close to the Wind recounts not only the dramatic rescue but also the challenges of the race, his innovative boat Aqua Quorum, a…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780747259381 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0747259380 |
| Author: | Pete Goss |
| Publisher: | Headline Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Headline Book Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 8 June 2000 |
| Weight: | 218g |
| Dimensions: | 178mm x 110mm x 24mm |
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Critics Review
‘This is a wonderful book, a book to make the reader realise that he or she could never be a hero. I recommend it.’ Michael Beaumont, Spectator
CLOSE TO THE WIND - Quotes
‘Nothing Ian Fleming wrote has you wondering so anxiously how the hero is going to get out of this pickle’ Independent‘Parents, wives and sisters who buy this book for the family daredevil must read it first. It celebrates an ancient, beautiful way of being human.’ Libby Purves in The Times‘This is a wonderful book, a book to make the reader realise that he or she could never be a hero. I recommend it.’ Michael Beaumont, Spectator‘More impressive than fiction could ever be … compelling’ Independent on Sunday‘Goss takes you so vividly on board with him … he has a genuine talent for writing tense narrative.’ Independent‘The story of a brave man; a man who turned into the teeth of a hurricane to save the life of a fellow competitor in a single-handed round-the-world yacht race. A wonderful book. I recommend it.’ Spectator‘Just buy it, you’ll love it, a real life adventure story’ Royal Yachting AssociationAbout The Author
Pete Goss
Pete Goss is a professional yachtsman and a former member of the Royal Marines. After nine years in the Marines he left to embark on a full-time sailing career which led to success in the single-handed transatlantic race and the Vendée Globe, during which he rescued fellow-yachtsman Raphael Dinelli. He continues to sail all over the world and lives in Cornwall with his family.
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