An edition of Force of Nature (2007)

Force of nature

racing around the world: a true story of courage and endurance

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June 14, 2024 | History
An edition of Force of Nature (2007)

Force of nature

racing around the world: a true story of courage and endurance

In 1968, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston became the first person ever to sail solo, non-stop round the world. His epic, record-breaking voyage aboard his boat, Suhaili, inspired Ellen MacarthurIn October 2006, at the age of sixty-seven - when most people would be settling in to a well-earned retirement – Sir Robin embarked on another gruelling circumnavigation of the globe. The sea made no allowances for his seniority. Within days of setting off, near-hurricane-strength storms in the Bay of Biscay capsized his yacht. Three-quaters of the entire fleet had to turn back.Force of Nature is Sir Robin's account of his extraordinary return to the ultra-competitive, punishing world of single-handed round-the-world racing. It's a story of courage and astonishing resilience played out against thousands of miles of awesome ocean. Sir Robin’s age makes it a unique achievement. It's difficult to overstate the physical and emotional strain to which he subjected himself. His toughness, determination and zest for life is inspiring.The gripping story of his last solo sail around the globe couldn't convey more powerfully the idea that age is no barrier to realising your dreams. His achievement is a triumph to compare with the most outstanding in sailing history.

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Michael Joseph
Language
English
Pages
304

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Force of Nature
2008, Penguin Group UK
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Force of nature: racing around the world: a true story of courage and endurance
2007, Michael Joseph
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Published in
London

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
797.14092
Library of Congress
GV832

The Physical Object

Pagination
viii, 304 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates
Number of pages
304

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL38219545M
Internet Archive
forceofnaturerac0000knox
ISBN 10
0718153243, 0141032197
ISBN 13
9780718153243, 9780141032191
OCLC/WorldCat
271469862, 206230308

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