Before The Wind : A New Zealand Yachting Anthology

Stock Code:
BAE3689
Price:
$15.00

Description

Before The Wind : A New Zealand Yachting Anthology. Compiled by Loris Chilwell. 'This book captures for the first time the highlights of the very best writing on New Zealand yachting through the years. Some of the stories have been published before. Others have been written especially for this book. Sagas of collisions with whales in the Tasman and struggles with hurricanes in the South Pacific can be read alongside yarns of gentle cruises round the New Zealand coast and thrilling reports of New Zealand international racing triumphs. A solo yachtsman reflects on the mental pressures of single-handed ocean racing. A survivor of the ill-fated Sospan Fach relives nine weeks marooned on the treacherous Middleton Reef. Peter Mander remembers early days racing 18-footers, while the legendary Ronald Carter tells of old-time yacht delivery trips which almost didn't make it.' The dust jacket has gentle wear (now covered with clear protective plastic) several tape ghosting spots on the flyleaf pages and front paste-downs. There is a Prize sticker on the inside front page but the book remains tight and bright.

Details

  • Author:
    Chilwell, Loris
  • Book Condition:
    Good
  • Publisher:
    A. H. & A. W. Reed, NZ
  • Edition:
    First
  • Jacket Condition:
    Good minus
  • Binding:
    Hard Cover
  • Location:
    FR3
  • ISBN:
    0589011065
  • Size:
    8vo
  • Pages:
    216
  • Publish Date:
    1979
Stock Level:
1 In Stock
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