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Caution to the wind : An epic sailing adventure on a 36ft steel yacht from New Zealand to England / Linda K. Ford.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Linda K Ford Author, Farmborough Heights, New South Wales 2018.Description: 241 9. colour illustrationsISBN:
  • 9780648299035
  • 0648299031
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 920 FOR 23
Summary: On May 5th, 1994, at 9.30 am on a chilly, sunlit day, Ebony, a 36ft Roberts Spray, left the safety of Lyttelton Harbour in New Zealand, to venture into the unknown, where nothing would be predictable.The voyage plan was to follow the famous trade wind route, sailing from New Zealand to England.All too soon, they found themselves battling their way to Sydney, Australia. Caught in a ruthless storm with no contact with the outside world, they were truly alone. All the romantic notions of the ultimate cruising life disappeared into oblivion.Step on board Ebony and take an adventure, an epic 15-month voyage. Experience this day-to-day passionate tale, packed with intrigue, and at times suspense. Experience the delights of the lands visited and learn more about the world of international sailing. This was a life changing adventure, with a dramatic, unexpected, ending.
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Non-Fiction Non-Fiction Waimate Event Centre - Long term storage Non Fiction 920 FOR (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not For Loan Not for loan A00734934

On May 5th, 1994, at 9.30 am on a chilly, sunlit day, Ebony, a 36ft Roberts Spray, left the safety of Lyttelton Harbour in New Zealand, to venture into the unknown, where nothing would be predictable.The voyage plan was to follow the famous trade wind route, sailing from New Zealand to England.All too soon, they found themselves battling their way to Sydney, Australia. Caught in a ruthless storm with no contact with the outside world, they were truly alone. All the romantic notions of the ultimate cruising life disappeared into oblivion.Step on board Ebony and take an adventure, an epic 15-month voyage. Experience this day-to-day passionate tale, packed with intrigue, and at times suspense. Experience the delights of the lands visited and learn more about the world of international sailing. This was a life changing adventure, with a dramatic, unexpected, ending.

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