
Left for Dead: The Untold Story of the Tragic 1979 Fastnet Race book by Nick Ward , Sinead O'Brien
By Nick Ward Sinéad O'BrienLeft for Dead: The Untold Story of the Tragic 1979 Fastnet Race book by Nick Ward , Sinéad O'Brien
The Fastnet Race is the world famous yacht race from the Isle of Wight to the Fastnet Rock off the southwest coast of Ireland and back. The race of 1979 began in perfect weather conditions but within 48 hours, the deadliest storm in the history of modern sailing struck off the south coast of Ireland. By the time it had passed, the havoc caused was immeasurable. Even more devastating, it had mercilessly taken the lives of fifteen sailors. It had been Nick Ward's childhood ambition to sail in the Fastnet Race, and after being asked to join the crew aboard the 30-foot yacht Grimalkin it was a dream come true. But then the storm hit.Grimalkin was capsized again and again, the skipper was lost overboard and after hours of struggle, three of the crew decided to abandon the boat for the liferaft. Nick and his fellow crewmember Gerry, both injured and unconscious, were left on the beleaguered yacht in the middle of the Irish Sea. Both were presumed dead, and were taken off the priority list for rescue. Gerry died a few hours later, and Nick was left to face the storm alone. Published By Adlard Coles on 2008
Book details
- Hardcover
- 279 pages
- English
- 0713689366
- 9780713689365
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