In June of 1994, a dangerous "bomb" storm caught dozens of cruising sailors by surprise as they voyaged north from New Zealand. This book tells the true story of how the crews of the nine yachts struggled to survive the hurricane-like conditions in seas well over 50 feet high. Both a shock course in survival for bluewater voyagers and a riveting human drama for sailors and non-sailors alike. 21 illustrations.
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In June of 1994, a dangerous "bomb" storm caught dozens of cruising sailors by surprise as they voyaged north from New Zealand. This book tells the true story of how the crews of the nine yachts struggled to survive the hurricane-like conditions in seas well over 50 feet high. Both a shock course in survival for bluewater voyagers and a riveting human drama for sailors and non-sailors alike. 21 illustrations.
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