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Contenido:

"The untold story of the tragic 1979 Fastnet Race"

Left for dead by his crewmates in the middle of the deadliest storm in the history of modern sailing, Nick Ward somehow managed to live to tell his tale.
The world famous Fastner Race of 1979 began in near perfect weather, but within 48 hours was struck by a horrific storm. By the time it passed, it had mercilessly taken the lives of 15 sailors.

Sailing in the Fastnet Race on the yacht Grimalkin had been a dream turned to night-mare when, in the midst of colossal waves and unremitting winds, Grimalkin was capsized again and again. The skipper was lost overboard, and after hours of exhausting struggle three of the crew abandoned the boat for the life raft. Nick and his fellow crewmember Gerry, both injured and unconscious, were left on the beleaguered yacht, presumed dead.

"Left for dead" is Nick Ward´s moving and inspirational account of his survival -against all the odds- a story that has remained untold for 27 years, until now.

A deadly storm
A man left for dead
An incredible story of survival



Índice:

1. Breaking the silence
2. The jewel in the crown
3. Watches and lighthouses
4. Still waters
5. Ochre sky
6. Off the scale
7. Dark alleys
8. Before light, after dawn
9. Muddled mind
10. Footprints in the sand
11. Blood-tinged red roses
12. Dead or alive?
13. Softly, softly, catchee monkey
14. Unmarked time
15. Falling forward
16. In my mind´s eye
17. Horizon to horizon
18. Aftermatch
19. Revisting grimakin

Appendix 1. Grimalkin´s layout and plans
Appendix 2. Fastnet 1979 - Retirements and finishers

Acknowledgements