Against All Odds: Around Alone in the Boc Challenge

by Alan Nebauer and Allan Nebauer

Against All Odds is the true story of Alan Nebauer's remarkable experiences in the 1994-95 BOC Around the World Race for singlehanded sailors. Sailing as a Class II competitor aboard the 50-foot... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0074703315
• ISBN13: 9780074703311
• Release Date: March 1997
• Publisher: International Marine Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.3" x 9.8"

Customer Reviews

Overwhelming, inspirational and challenging.

a must read! this book will make a sailor out of anyone. Submerge yourself into this book, itll capture your every thought. You'll find yourself sailing into every thing you do, conquering every day life. A story of a young mans triumph over the sea. Alan Nebauer's celebration and success prevailing in the end. With a lesson in life, suffering and privation. this is a book that has changed my life and a man whom I look up to and admire.

A terrific account of the 1994-95 BOC Challenge

No matter if you enjoy sailing or not, you will love this book. It was not only about his life aboard the yacht, Newcastle Australia, but about the accomplishment of his life long dream. I was inspired by this book to persue any dream that I might have, and you will too.