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Beyond Endurance: 300 Boats, 600 Miles, and One Deadly Storm,Used
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The August 1979 Fastnet race, from Cowes on the Isle of Wight in the English Channel to the Fastnet lighthouse off the south coast of Ireland, started calmly enough for the 303 boats taking part. The previous two races had been uneventful and none of the sailors, among them former British prime minister Ted Heath and American cable TV millionaire Ted Turner, anticipated anything out of the ordinary this time. They expected a challenge, an exhilarating ride, and three days of topflight competition. But once the yachts left the shelter of the Cornish coast, they were hit by a storm that gained ferocity minute by minute until it was blowing Force 10 and raising mountainous waves. At Force 10, the wind speed at sea is fiftyfive knots, just shy of a hurricane. Winds that strength on land uproot trees and demolish poorly constructed buildings.Beyond Endurance is the story of that race, which culminated in a night of terror, courage, and splitsecond reactions, of ferocious seas that forced each sailor either to give up and face almost certain death or to find within himself the extraordinary strength and skill that might, just might, keep him alive. Not all of them made it. Among the survivors were twentysix men from Canada, Britain, and the United States, whom Mayers has interviewed about what they still call that night.Beyond Enduranceis Mayerss dramatic story of the Fastnet race: its hopeful start, the camaraderie of its crews, the challenges of the earlier crossChannel races and the deadly storm that caused the worst tragedy ever to befall an oceansailing race.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Beyond Endurance'? A: 'Beyond Endurance' explores the harrowing experiences of sailors during the August 1979 Fastnet race, focusing on their courage and survival amid a deadly storm.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Beyond Endurance'? A: The author of 'Beyond Endurance' is Adam Mayers, who recounts the dramatic events of the Fastnet race through interviews with survivors.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Beyond Endurance' is categorized as a used book in good condition, which means it may show some signs of wear but is still readable and intact.
- Q: How many pages does 'Beyond Endurance' have? A: 'Beyond Endurance' has a total of 264 pages, providing an in-depth look into the events of the race.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Beyond Endurance' have? A: 'Beyond Endurance' is available in hardcover binding, which offers durability and a more premium feel compared to paperback editions.
- Q: When was 'Beyond Endurance' published? A: 'Beyond Endurance' was published on April 24, 2007, making it a contemporary recounting of a historical sailing event.
- Q: What is the genre of 'Beyond Endurance'? A: 'Beyond Endurance' falls under the category of sailing literature, specifically focusing on ocean racing and survival stories.
- Q: Is 'Beyond Endurance' suitable for all readers? A: 'Beyond Endurance' is suitable for readers interested in sailing, adventure, and true stories of survival, but may contain intense themes that could be distressing.
- Q: What edition of 'Beyond Endurance' is available? A: 'Beyond Endurance' is available in its first edition, providing readers with the original account of the Fastnet race.
- Q: Can I find interviews with survivors in 'Beyond Endurance'? A: Yes, 'Beyond Endurance' includes interviews with survivors of the race, sharing their personal experiences and insights from that fateful night.