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headfry 
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Joined: 15 Jul 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 359 |
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 Topic: Fastnet RacePosted: 08 Nov 04 at 2:46pm |
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Hi sailing chums...... The disastrous Fastnet race of ...... 1979 ( I think) I remember buying a book about this race. sadly I no longer have the book, but would love to buy a copy - somehow. Problem is I know neither who wrote it or what it was called It was a boat by boat account of each of their tales of the storm. Following each boats account was a summary, given by some one possibly Adlard Cole, as to what could have been done to help onboard the boat at the time. I think there was an overall summary at the very end of the book saying that sea sickness played a large roll in the crews abilities. Does anyone have further information on this, by now 'old' book! Edited by headfry |
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Lucy
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Posted: 08 Nov 04 at 2:49pm |
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I did my A'level History project on the '79 Fastnet Disaster. Think I passed most of the books on to Friends and relatives for Birthday/Xmas presents! I do have one left - think it's called Fastnet Force 10 or Storm Force 10. Written by a bloke called John Rousemaniere (or something like that!) Hope that helps! |
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headfry
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Posted: 08 Nov 04 at 3:09pm |
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Wow Lucy that was quick! thank you.
I do have a paper back that I bought last year, hoping that it was the same as the first one that I bought years ago, but alas it was not. I will check tonight as to what it is called. Seem to think that you might be close with the title.
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Lucy Lee
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Posted: 08 Nov 04 at 4:02pm |
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Fastnet, Force 10, by John Rousmaniere. Amazon have some 2nd hand copies. Hope that help, Lucy |
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headfry
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Posted: 08 Nov 04 at 4:24pm |
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Hey this is great, Thanks Lucy Lee The cover look like it could be that of the book I once had! Just need to check the new'er book that I have at home. Fingers crossed. Do you know if this book follows the format that I mentioned in my original posting? |
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Lucy Lee
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Posted: 08 Nov 04 at 5:14pm |
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I think so. I remember reading something similar, and the reviews on Amazon make it sound like the one you describe, with the boat by boat accounts. Lucy |
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headfry
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Posted: 10 Nov 04 at 12:25pm |
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hmmmm......... confused? The book I have is called Fastnet Force Ten, by John Rousmaniere, however my copy has a dark cover- depicting a rough sea. ( this is not the book that I am trying to trace) The one on amazon has a different cover. but same author Help help help, I am now mega
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Posted: 10 Nov 04 at 12:36pm |
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Hello everybody, Erhanbod from Turkey. If you interested in sailling in Turkey and Greece. I have Yachting company and If you need help you can contact with me. |
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Brian
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Posted: 10 Nov 04 at 2:29pm |
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ummmm. slightly irrelavant? perhaps more useful in the ' Sailing Holidays'
board. good luck finding ur book headfry! Edited by Brian |
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