9780245535741 - Fastnet Force 10 von Rousmaniere, John (5 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: As New. 1st Edition. This copy is in as new, unmarked condition bound in black cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. The unclipped dust wrapper is in as new condition. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. In August 1979, 303 yachts began the 600-mile Fastnet Race from the Isle of Wight off the southwest coast of England to Fastnet Rock off the Irish coast and back. It began in fine weather, then suddenly became a terrifying ordeal. A Force 10, sixty-knot storm swept across the North Atlantic with a speed that confounded forecasters, slamming into the fleet with epic fury. For twenty hours, 2,500 men and women were smashed by forty-foot breaking waves, while rescue helicopters and lifeboats struggled to save them. By the time the race was over, fifteen people had died, twenty-four crews had abandoned ship, five yachts had sunk, 136 sailors had been rescued, and only 85 boats had finished the race. John Rousmaniere was there, and he tells the tragic story of the greatest disaster in the history of yachting as only one who has sailed through the teeth of a killer storm can. With a new introduction by the author. Ref YY 2.

Zustand: Very Good. 8vo. hardcover. 287pp. index, b/w illus. Very good. / Good d/w.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Edition. Copy in black cloth on boards in unclipped D/J. Previous owners inscription on FFE. Clean text with b/w plates.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1980 hardback. 23x15cm. 287 pages. Clean & tight. No inscriptions. Front flap is price-clipped. Jacket has only a little edge wear. Jacket is now under clear removable covers. Dispatched ROYAL MAIL FIRST CLASS with TRACKING next working day or sooner securely boxed in cardboard. ref OFBLB.