This is a terrific book. Brad Lewis describes life within an America's Cup campaign with great balance between the on-the-water action and the shoreside struggles that consume the crew's daily life. Most importantly, Brad remembers the great characters found and friendships formed within a high pressure team environment.
Hialarious and true
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
A true look at the idosyncracies of the yacht racer. Brad states why they never are actually done with school, and what the signifigance is of the crew shirt. All this from an outsider who got thrust right into the top level of the sport.
One of the best sailing books on the shelf!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
Forget the gold rolex from the sailing ads. Sailing is hard work and the grinders are the toughest guys on the boat. This book gives an inside view of what goes on over the high seas!
An exciting story of Gold Plate Sailboat racing
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
Brad Lewis, Olympic Gold medalist in double scull, is at a lost as to his next challange. He falls into the opurtunity to participate in America's Cup Challenge racing. This book is the inside of the events, travel to Australia, and the inside of Lewis' experience. It is coherent, well writen, and always interesting. Often really funny and a few of the anacdotes still make me grin.
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