01376cam a2200313 i 4500 623908910 TxAuBib 20211209120000.0 000821s2000||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 00701575 9780393308655 0393308650 DLC eng rda DLC DLC TxAuBib rda Rousmaniere, John. Fastnet, Force 10 / By John Rousmaniere. New York : W.W. Norton, 2000. 287 pages : Illustrations., maps ; 24 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier Cover subtitle: The deadliest storm in the history of modern sailing ; Includes bibliographical references and index. Includes bibliographical references (pages 279-280) and index. In August 1979, during the 600-mile Fastnet sailing race on the Atlantic, fine weather was replaced with a "A Force 10, " 60-knot storm, resulting in a harrowing ordeal for a fleet of 303 boats. Rousmaniere, who was there, tells of the great disaster. Includes a new Introduction. 60 race photos. Maps. 20211209. Fastnet Race. Yacht racing. Originally published in 1980. TXKPL