New Zealand Cruise

In June 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. Masts collapsed, rudders broke, and sailors lost steering control when they needed it most. This book details the story of the heroic men and women on the yachts, in the planes, on the ships, and on land who took part in this sea drama--find out what really happened and what it was like out there. This is both a shock course in survival for bluewater voyagers and a riveting human drama for sailors and nonsailors alike. "If you're cruising now, clear a space on your boat's bookshelf: The lessons here can help pull you through even a nightmare of a storm."--"SAIL " . . . a dramatic story of life, death, and the epicstruggle of man against the forces of nature . . . gripping . . . compelling . . . a story as spellbindingand harrowing as any novel."--"Multihulls " . . . gripping reading. . . . Farrington's account of the skippers' attempts to secure their boats against the storm will be invaluable to blue water sailors. . . . You don't have to know much about sailing to find this book fascinating. It is a story of human endeavor, endurance, courage, and frailty, and the accounts of the rescues are particularly exciting."--"The Evening Post (Wellington, New Zealand) "[a]book you will want to read from cover to cover."--"Boating NZ "Tony Farrington tells a remarkable rescue story. . . . If you enjoy the water, I suggest that you read this volume."--"The Ensign "Thehuman spirit . . . is the best survival tool there is. That is one of the lessons of this valuable, enthralling book.

Ansett New Zealand - Ansett New Zealand was a fully owned subsidiary airline company of Ansett Australia and served the New Zealand domestic market between 1987 and 2000. In order to comply with regulatory requirements relating to the acquisition of a significant stake in Ansett by Air New Zealand, Ansett New Zealand was sold to Tasman Pacific Airlines of New Zealand in 2000 and operating as a Qantas franchise under the Qantas New Zealand brand.

Military of New Zealand - The military of New Zealand consists of three branches- the New Zealand Army; the Royal New Zealand Navy; and the Royal New Zealand Air Force. New Zealand's military developed from the United Kingdom, which provided security for the European settlers in New Zealand, and later when the colony achieved dominion status.

New Zealand Olympic Committee - The New Zealand Olympic Committee (before 1994, The New Zealand Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association) is the body in New Zealand responsible for selecting Athletes to represent New Zealand in the Summer and Winter Olympic Games, as well as the Commonwealth Games. While a founder member of the International Olympic Committee, New Zealand did not send its own team to compete until the Games of the VI Olympiad (Antwerp 1920).

New Zealand on Air - New Zealand on Air or the Broadcasting Commission of New Zealand is a New Zealand government entity responsible for the funding of public good broadcasting and the promotion of New Zealand culture on radio and television in New Zealand.

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