Extreme Sail

by Dewar, Oliver; MacArthur, Dame Ellen

• ISBN13: 9781862057289
• ISBN10: 1862057281
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-06-01
• Publisher: Pavilion

Summary

The subculture of sailing thrives on adrenaline, with sailors vying to see just how far they can push their boats and crew. Today's competitors have an insatiable desire to smash records and make history, as they conquer treacherous waters and near-impossible weather conditions. And maritime marathons, in which sailors race to circumnavigate the globe, are drawing more and more fearless competitors. This stunning book offers a look at sailing's most extreme featsincluding The America's Cup, the Vendee Globe, the Sydney-Hobart, and the Ostarwith spectacular color photographs capturing the true spirit of the sport.Extreme Sailalso features an engaging text, commentary from those who have competed in extreme events, and a directory of all the races, events, and competitions featured in the book.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 4
Introduction	p. 6
Inshore	p. 10
The America's Cup Challenge	p. 24
The Volvo Ocean Race	p. 42
Offshore, Fully Crewed	p. 58
Solo Sailing Pioneers	p. 76
Offshore, Solo	p. 86
Solo Round The World Races	p. 102
For The Record	p. 114
Extreme Cruising	p. 124
The Southern Ocean	p. 134
When It All Goes Horribly Wrong	p. 146
Index	p. 156
Acknowledgements	p. 159
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