Close to the wind an extraordinary story of triumph over adversity

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Main Author: Goss, Pete
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Carroll & Graf Publishers, 1999.
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Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:273 p., [16] p. of plates : maps, photos. ; 24 cm.
ISBN:0786706074
Author Notes:Pete Goss was born in 1961 and as a child traveled around the world with his parents. He served in the Royal Marines for nine years prior to competing in the Vendee Globe Challenge. Not only did Goss receive the Legion d'Honneur, France's highest award for gallantry, but he was also awarded the Medal of the British Empire by the Queen and was named Yachtsman of the Year. He lives in Cornwall with his family.