Pete goss is a professional yachtsman and a former member of the royal marines. An extraordinary story of triumph over adversity by pete goss books hachette australia your cart. Independent his down to earth storytelling is gripping. Independent on sunday a truly inspirational, incredible story. In his book, close to the wind, which reached no 4 in the bestsellers list, goss writes that his decision to turn back into the teeth of a full gale to rescue a fellow competitor was one demanded. In doing so pete scuppered his own chances in the race but was awarded the legion dhonneur by frances president and made a friend for life in dinelli. Pete goss mbe to headline the first mayflower 400 speaker. Pete goss mbe outstanding yachtsman inspirational adventurer company director and author of the bestselling book close to the wind. Thrilling story of sailing and rescue from international hero, pete goss close to the wind. After nine years in the marines he left to embark on a fulltime sailing career which led to success in the singlehanded transatlantic race and the vendee globe, during which he. Peter goss speaker simply life india speakers bureau. For the next seven weeks he met every challenge in his stormy path, from combating waves the height of sixstory buildings to grappling with his spinnaker in high winds.
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Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books. He competed in seven transatlantic and two roundtheworld races and has sailed more than 300,000 nautical miles. Ive been sailing for 40 some years all around the world so it could be said it would be hard to put one over on me where sailing is concerned. Todays deals your gift cards help whole foods registry sell disability customer support. Competed in seven transatlantic and two roundtheworld races.
Close to the wind by pete goss 2000, paperback for sale. I had read about goss s rescue of french sailor dinelli in derek lundys book godforsaken sea but it was good to hear about it from goss s point of view. He competed in seven transatlantic and two round the world races and has sailed more than 300,000 nautical miles. In close to the wind, pete goss s descriptive passages are simplistic and often laced with cliches. Close to the wind by pete goss pdf free download ebook. Goss endears himself to the reader almost immediately with his homespun values. Sep 03, 1998 this was a very wellwritten book as pete goss takes the reader into his life and onto the aqua quorum as it battles the wind and water while various parts break down. He writes of his adventure and ordeals and what an awesome book this is. Oct, 2009 and that is the story of pete goss s vendee globe which he described in close to the wind and a cracking read it is. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. This was a very wellwritten book as pete goss takes the reader into his life and onto the aqua quorum as it battles the wind and water while various parts break down. Buy close to the wind by pete goss online at alibris. Goss then turned his uptoit spirit to writing this book, doing his best to tell the story well, professionally, and honestly and with verve.
This true story of triumph over adversity begins with pete goss s first transatlantic race at the age of 24 in a boat so old that the keel falls off after arriving in newport. On november 3, 1996, former royal marine pete goss embarked on th. An extraordinary story of triumph over adversity english edition ebook. Close to the wind is his own story of the race and its dramas, his revolutionary boat,aqua quorum, his thoughts and emotions during four months of solitude at sea, the extraordinary surgery that. The story shifts dramatically as he becomes the only hope to save a competitor adrift in a liferaft. I would go to sleep at night with him reading and wake up to find him already up and reading again. Buy close to the wind by pete goss online from the works. Like whenever i was faced with a choice, i would only have to ask myself what was in the best interests of my goal, and a clear answer would usually present itself. Dec 24, 2015 close to the wind by pete goss in doc, epub, rtf download e book. A former royal marine, he is famous for his pioneering project team philips. He now splits his time between his ongoing adventures and delivering inspirational and motivational talks to organisations around the world, as well as lecturing at business schools including oxford university. South wales argus a lot of people will be sending out for a copy of close to the wind to see if they can find out a little more about goss.
How he did it makes this extraordinary tale as amazing as it is thrilling. Buy close to the wind by pete goss from waterstones today. Close to the wind is his own story of the race and its dramas, his revolutionary boat, aqua quorum, his thoughts and emotions during four months of solitude at sea, the extraordinary surgery that he had to perform on his own elbow and the aftermath of the rescue in the southern ocean. Pete is inspiring and very energetic to say the least.
Pete gos close to the wind pete is the author of the bestselling book about his yachting adventures close to the wind, where pete shares his adventures. Pete goss, mbe born 22 december 1961 is a british yachtsman who has sailed more than 250,000 nautical miles 460,000 km. On 25 december, 1996, pete goss turned his 50foot yacht aqua quorum back into a hurricaneforce headwind to rescue french sailor raphael dinelli. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. I have never seen my husband so gripped to a book as he was with this. Close to the wind has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Wherever you are pete goss has an adventure to tell about it. On november 3, 1996, former royal marine pete goss embarked on the most grueling competition in his sailing career. An author promotion site at has audio clips of goss retelling some of the more exciting parts of the book. An extraordinary story of triumph over adversity 9780747259381 by goss, pete and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at. An extraordinary story of triumph over adversity pete goss. He was invested in the legion dhonneur for saving fellow sailor raphael dinelli in the 1996 vendee globe solo around the world yacht race.
Pete goss mbe is a sailor and adventurer turned entrepreneur and author of the bestselling book close to the wind. After nine years in the marines he left to embark on a fulltime sailing career. Buy a cheap copy of close to the wind book by pete goss. Close to the wind book by pete goss 4 available editions. It takes a lot of dedication to put together an entry and a lot of money, which he didnt have. Close to the wind on november 3, 1996, former royal marine pete goss embarked on the most grueling competition in his sailing career, the vendee globe, a nonstop, singlehanded roundtheworld yacht race. His bestselling book close to the wind tells the story of his incredible life, weaving together a host of inspirational anecdotes. Pete goss is an outstanding yachtsman, inspirational adventurer, company director and author of the bestselling book close to the wind. He starts with the years of preparation as a merchant seaman and skipper on one of the 10 yachts in chay blyths british steel challenge. Mar 18, 2020 pete goss mbe, sailor and adventurer turned entrepreneur and author of the bestselling book close to the wind has been confirmed to headline the first mayflower 400 speaker series of 2020, a year that signifies 400 years since the mayflower set sail from the uk on its historic voyage. Buy close to the wind book online at best prices in india on. He starts the book with his years of preparation as a merchant seaman and skipper on one of the 10 yachts in chay blyths british steel challenge. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading.
Pete goss is an outstanding yachtsman, inspirational adventurer, company director and author of bestselling book close to the wind. His style is dynamic yet informal, and he never fails to amuse, entertain and inform his audience. I had read about goss s rescue of french sailor dinelli in derek lundys book godforsaken sea but it was good to hear about it from goss. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Close to the wind by pete goss, 9780786707416, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. An extraordinary story of triumph over adversity by pete goss. He tells of the dramas of the race, including his rescue of. An extraordinary story of triumph over adversity by pete goss paperback, 1999 at the best online prices at ebay. On november 3, 1996, former royal marine pete goss embarked on the most grueling competition in his sailing ca.
Close to the wind is his own story of the race and its dramas, his. Crisp,bright,clean,glossy laminated,colour photographic montage illustrated dwdj. Close to the wind by pete goss goodreads share book. Pete goss, mbe born 22 december 1961 is a british yachtsman who has sailed more than. Share close to the wind by pete goss 1999, hardcover close to the wind by pete goss 1999, hardcover 1 product rating. This fella pete goss lives for the thrill of the sea and the wind that whips it. Pete goss during the 199697 vendee globe singlehanded roundtheworld yacht race, pete goss foregoes his own chance to win in order to rescue competitor raphael dinelli despite the fact that dinelli is 160. An extraordinary story of triumph over adversity ebook. Pete goss is a highly accomplished motivational keynote and after dinner speaker, drawing on years of experience. It celebrates an ancient, beautiful way of being human.
He miraculously saves his fellow sailor, performs unanesthetized surgery on his own elbow while his boat rolls about in heavy seas, and goes on to finish the race. Close to the wind quotes showing of 3 how better to experience the hours of darkness than at the back of your boat with a cup of tea in hand as she forges through the water, painting excited light on to the inky black as phosphorescence bursts into life at the bow and slowly fades its farewell in the wake. Pete goss celebrity speakers australias premier speakers. A throwback to an era when men were measured solely by their deeds of derringdo, in the words of sailing world contributor steve callahan, pete goss has been racing yachts as a professional skipper since leaving the british royal marines. Close to the wind by pete goss 1999, hardcover for sale. Pete goss has sailed more than 300,000 nautical miles. Pete goss mbe, sailor and adventurer turned entrepreneur and author of the bestselling book close to the wind has been confirmed to headline the first mayflower 400 speaker series of 2020, a year that signifies 400 years since the mayflower set sail from the uk on its historic voyage. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Outstanding yachtsman inspirational adventurer company director and author of bestselling book close to the wind. Pete has taken on numerous endeavours that share the same four principles. On the other hand his writing style is a bit dry and he often uses nautical terms that most people wouldnt ma mami always said that if you want to own a boat just stand in the shower tearing up hundred dollar bills, this book sheds a little truth on that. Close to the wind memoir, carroll and graf new york, ny, 1999.
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