by Pete Goss · Headline · tapa dura · ISBN 9780747221265
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«Close to the Wind» is Pete Goss's autobiographical adventure story, published by Headline in hardback (282 pages, in English).
Pete Goss recounts his ten years of preparation and his participation in the Vendée Globe, the solo round-the-world race. He tells of the dramatic rescue of French sailor Raphaël Dinelli and reflects on solitude, the sailor's philosophy and the lessons of competition: a story of triumph against adversity.
Published in 1998, this is the first edition published by Headline. The volume includes an index and maps on the endpapers.
Recommended for sailing enthusiasts, ocean racing fans and those who enjoy stories of personal achievement.
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