Close to the Wind: An Extraordinary Story of Triumph Over Adversity-Pete Goss

Close to the Wind (Signed Copy)\nGoss, Pete\n\nHeadline Book Publishing, London, 1998. Hard Cover. Book Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good- with some wrinkling to the edges. Third impression. 8vo - over 7\u00BE\"" - 9\u00BE\"" tall. The extraordinary story of triumph over adversity as the author shares his adventures, thoughts, hardships and philosophy - and the lessons learned. SIGNED by the author to the title page in biro. 282 pages including index. \n\nOn November 3, 1996, former Royal Marine Pete Goss embarked on the most grueling competition in his sailing career: the Vend\u00E9e Globe, a nonstop, single-handed round-the-world yacht race. For the next seven weeks he met every challenge in his stormy path, from combating waves the height of six-story buildings to grappling with his spinnaker in high winds. Then everything began going wrong: His sails were destroyed, his navigation equipment proved useless. And on Christmas Day his radio picked up a Mayday that r