AGAINST THE FLOW by Dee Caffari, James Cracknell ( 9781408100011 )

Item Details

Title:

AGAINST THE FLOW
THE FIRST WOMAN TO SAIL SOLO THE "WRONG WAY" AROUND THE WORLD

By:

Dee Caffari, James Cracknell

Format:

Paperback

List price:

£16.99

Our price:

£14.87

Discount:

12.5% off

You save:

£2.12

ISBN 10:

1408100010

ISBN 13:

9781408100011

Availability:

Usually dispatched within 1-3 weeks.

Delivery rates

Stock:

Currently 0 available

Publisher:

BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC

Pub. date:

27 February, 2009

Pages:

312

Description:

The inspirational story of an ordinary woman who gave up her career to learn how to sail and become the first woman to circumnavigate the world against the prevailing winds and currents.

Synopsis:

'An incredibly moving and inspirational book' Boat Mart In 2006, Dee Caffari became the first woman to sail solo round the world against the prevailing winds and currents. Her story is an adventure in the true sense of the word. It is about physical hardship in terrible conditions, overcoming sleep deprivation, 34 days of gales, 12 metre waves and cyclones. It is also about a woman who stepped outside her safe zone and dared to dream. Her courage resulted in a place in the history books alongside a handful of men, having achieved something truly extraordinary. More people have walked on the moon than have successfully completed a westabout circumnavigation, and in this inspirational book Dee shares the story of her journey from beginner to record breaker. A new chapter for this paperback edition recounts Dee's experiences since her Record and her preparations for the Vendee Globe Race. 'We can do more than we think we can. We just have to dare to dream.' Dee Caffari 'Dee has inspired the imagination of a worldwide audience. She has joined only four men who have achieved this feat. Other women may follow, but she will always remain the first.' Sir Chay Blyth

Illustrations:

Colour photo section

Publication:

Imprint:

Adlard Coles Nautical

Returns:

Returnable

Some other items by this author:

50 RACES TO RUN BEFORE YOU DIE

50 RACES TO RUN BEFORE YOU DIE (PB)

AGAINST THE FLOW

AGAINST THE FLOW (HB)