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Fastnet, Force 10: The Deadliest Storm in the History of Modern Sailing

ISBN: 9780393308655

Contributors: Rousmaniere, John (Author)

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company, 2000

Binding: Paperback (Readerbound Available)

Retail: $17.95

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1 copy: $15.26
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Description

In August 1979, during the 600-mile Fastnet sailing race on the Atlantic, fine weather was replaced with a "A Force 10, " 60-knot storm, resulting in a harrowing ordeal for a fleet of 303 boats. Rousmaniere, who was there, tells of the great disaster. Includes a new Introduction. 60 race photos. Maps.

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