A Collection of 50 First-Hand Accounts of Yacht Losses at Sea.
Second Edition.
This is an enthralling collection of 50 dramatic stories of yachts lost at sea. But these are more than just gripping tales of disaster; they carry valuable lessons for all who go to sea for pleasure. Here are tales of collisions, fire, capsize, distmastings, severe storms, including the loss of Pete Goss's $4 million catamaran, "Team Philips" in an Atlantic storm at the end of 2000.
Every year, hundreds of yachts are lost at sea. For those who wish to avoid a similar fate, or learn how best to cope with emergencies, this book is essential, thought-provoking bunkside reading.
