Rescue in the Pacific: A True Story of Disaster and Survival in a Force 12 Storm | 
 enlarge | Author: Tony Farrington
Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 351340
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 288
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.8
ISBN: 0070486190
Dewey Decimal Number: 910
EAN: 9780070486195
ASIN: 0070486190
Publication Date: March 1, 1998
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Condition: ACCEPTABLE with noted wear to cover and pages. Binding intact. May contain highlighting, inscriptions or notations. We offer a no-hassle guarantee on all our items. Orders generally ship by the next business day. Default Text
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In June of 1994 a dangerous "bomb" storm caught dozens of cruising sailors by surprise as they voyaged north from New Zealand. This is the true story of how nine yachts struggled to survive the hurricane-like conditions. Boats were battered by fierce winds and capsized by seas towering well over 50 feet high. Equipment was ripped loose, and water penetrated every weak point. Masts collapsed, rudders broke, and sailors lost steering control when they needed it most. The crews coped as best they could with injury, fear, exhaustion, and illness. Their electronic calls for help were picked up by satellites and radio operators, who initiated a massive air and sea search. This is the story of heroic rescues, human endurance, and tragic loss.
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 surprisingly good February 29, 2008
This book is surprisingly good considering the book tells the story of many boats through the accounts of dozens of people. I am not a sailing person, I have never even been on a sailboat, but this is still a great book full of suspense, horror, and heroism. As the reader you feel drawn into the story, with vivid descriptions of the incredible storm, the sea, and the constant struggle for survival.
Gripping Tale! June 9, 2006
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I've read numerous sailing adventure books, but this one is a true page turner! You learn about all of the differnt sailors on board each boat that gets swallowed up in a Force 12 storm. You begin to bond with these people and feel their anxiety and fears right along with them. One thing that stands apart in this book, verses others that I've read: is the author takes time to pay tribute to the heroics of the rescuers who are sent out to sea, to risk their own lives to save the lives of others. If you want fast paced, gripping suspense and adventure; then you'll certainly want to read this book!
I was there. October 16, 2002
10 out of 13 found this review helpful
As capitan of the Destiny and having experienced this storm first hand, I can say that Tony's work is by far the most accurate of all the articals I have read. This is the book I recogmend when asked for my story. For those of you planning an ocean crossing, I would suggest that there are lessions learned during this storm that will prove of great value to you should you ever find yourselve in "the wrong place at the wrong time". My views of survival in extreem heavy weather were forever changed. It's a good read.
Dana Dinius
More compelling than A Perfect Storm July 26, 2002
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
A real page-turner. I couldn't put it down. The suspense was spellbinding. Unlike A Perfect Storm, you don't know the outcome. Well written and true according to a friend who married a pilot who knew the rescuers.
Excellent book! February 7, 2002
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
This book is a definite "Must Read". A little difficult to follow at first, as it covers the entire search and rescue operations involving several boats and their crew. I felt as if I was right there in it with them, and you can't put the book down until you know how it comes out in the end. This book is well written, with plenty of suspense and drama to keep your interest well into the wee morning hours. It was so good, I'm reading it again.
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