Against All Odds
Around Alone in the BOC Challenge
Allan Nebauer
In this fast-moving account of high adventure at sea, sailor Alan Nebauer weaves a
compelling tale of eight months (1994-1995) in the longest race on earth--the grueling
solo, around-the-world BOC Challenge that begins and ends in Charleston, S.C., covering
27,000 nautical miles. Nebauer, whose unshakeable faith pulled him through a dismasting
near Cape Horn and the loss of his rudder, managed to finish midfleet and win two
seamanship medals along the way--one for rescuing a competitor whose boat sank in
midocean. This well-illustrated account propels readers along with Nebauer for the
adventure of a lifetime.
** Review **
"[Nebauer's] first-hand account of this star-crossed voyage is a lesson in
perserverance and, ultimately, a tale of triumph."--McCormick, Herb, Executive
editor, Cruising World
"Sailing around Cape Horn under jury rig is like climbing Mount Everest in thongs.
Alan's seamanship and tenacity are tremendous."--Adams, David, 1995 Australian
Yachtsman of the Year
** Contents **
On My Way. Rescue at Sea. The Dynamic Duo. Cape Town Stopover. Heading Home. Australian
Stopover. To Bluff for Repairs. Trouble Brewing. Jury-Rigged Around Cape Horn.
Intermission in the Falklands. Down But Not Out. Punta del Este: A Five Day Reprieve.
Match Race to Charleston.
Hard: (Oct 1996) 166p. 60 Illus. 7 x 9 1/2
Mfg. Part Number 0074703315
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