An exploration of loss and survival by one of America's finest nautical writers After the Storm is John Rousmaniere's most ambitious work ever, the unique expression of a master storyteller and authority on seamanship who has survived storms at sea. Each of the book's stories of seafaring disastermany little known, all exciting and of deep human interestpresents a broad human drama. Rousmaniere tells of the hopes and choices that put these sailors in harm's way. He takes readers into the gales themselves with authoritative knowledge of horrific weather and the split-second decisions that seamen must make. Finally, he explores the consequences of these disasters for survivors, rescuers, families, communities, and in some cases nations. The pursuit of these elusive strands leads the reader deep into our ambivalent relationship with the sea as both "destroyer and preserver."

After the Storm : True Stories of Disaster and Recovery at Sea

Sports & Outdoors

ROUSMANIERE, John

Water Sports

International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press

"Vivid, wise, and heartfelt. The crowning achievement of one of America's foremost sailing writers." --Nathaniel Philbrick, National Book Award-winning author of In the Heart of the Sea "As captivating as it is unusual. Rousmaniere's descriptions of hurricanes and shipwrecks are among the best in the literature of the sea, but his book is far more than a sea story." --Philip Caputo, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of A Rumor of War and The Voyage After the Storm is John Rousmaniere's most ambitious work ever, the unique expression of a master storyteller. Each of the book's stories of seafaring disaster--many little known, all of deep human interest--tells of the hopes and choices that put these sailors in harm's way and shows us the immense and unopposable power of the sea. After the Storm combines all the harrowing twists of the best adventure writing with a search for meaning on multiple levels.

Science & Math

Earth Sciences

The essential information boaters need--onboard and at their fingertips On the water, when questions arise, there's no time to search through an exhaustive manual. The Captain's Quick Guides provide all the answers--fast. Drawn from the world's largest boating library, each laminated Quick Guide presents 14 color panels of authoritative, concise information on a critical topic, designed for onboard quick reference. Quick Guides are:  Hinged and laminated for durability and resistance to water damage  Carefully organized with color illustrations for instant, easy answers  Ideal for emergency situations with an at-your-fingertips format  Just right for tight quarters, where space is an issue

Emergencies on Board: A Captain's Quick Guide (Captain's Quick Guides)

Engineering & Transportation

Transportation

In August 1979, 303 yachts began the 600-mile Fastnet Race from the Isle of Wight off the southwest coast of England to Fastnet Rock off the Irish coast and back. It began in fine weather, then suddenly became a terrifying ordeal. A Force 10, sixty-knot storm swept across the North Atlantic with a speed that confounded forecasters, slamming into the fleet with epic fury. For twenty hours, 2,500 men and women were smashed by forty-foot breaking waves, while rescue helicopters and lifeboats struggled to save them. By the time the race was over, fifteen people had died, twenty-four crews had abandoned ship, five yachts had sunk, 136 sailors had been rescued, and only 85 boats had finished the race. John Rousmaniere was there, and he tells the tragic story of the greatest disaster in the history of yachting as only one who has sailed through the teeth of a killer storm can. With a new introduction by the author.

Fastnet Force 10

Norton

Tells the story of the Cup from the first race in 1851 through the most recent ones in 1988, highlighting the history of yacht racing over more than a century

A Picture History of the America's Cup

Mystic Seaport Museum Inc

One of America's most ambitious and successful racing sailboat skippers discusses his races, the prerequisites and techniques for winning, yachting controversies, and the personalities of fellow champions

No Excuse to Lose: Winning Yacht Races With Dennis Connor

Conner, Dennis

W.W. Norton & Co., Inc.

In August 1979, 303 yachts began the 600-mile Fastnet Race from the Isle of Wight off the southwest coast of England to Fastnet Rock off the Irish coast and back. It began in fine weather, then suddenly became a terrifying ordeal. A Force 10, sixty-knot storm swept across the North Atlantic with a speed that confounded forecasters, slamming into the fleet with epic fury. For twenty hours, 2,500 men and women were smashed by forty-foot breaking waves, while rescue helicopters and lifeboats struggled to save them. By the time the race was over, fifteen people had died, twenty-four crews had abandoned ship, five yachts had sunk, 136 sailors had been rescued, and only 85 boats had finished the race. John Rousmaniere was there, and he tells the tragic story of the greatest disaster in the history of yachting as only one who has sailed through the teeth of a killer storm can. With a new introduction by the author.

Fastnet, Force 10

Miscellaneous

A look at the world's premier event in yachting competition discusses the history of the America's Cup race and the individuals and vessels that have taken part

America's Cup Book 1851-1983

Chronicles the luxury pastime starting from ancient times to the present

The Golden Pastime: A New History of Yachting

From America's leading sailing authority, the first lively, authoritative guide to the language of boating and the sea. From "abaft" to "Zulu," including terms as new as "bowrider" and as old as "starboard," here is the language of pleasure boating―clearly defined terms that today's sailors and powerboaters rely on to make their way safely and happily upon America's waters. Families of related terms are grouped together in special sections. <ul>
<li>QUIZ: What do the following phrases mean: head up, harden up, come up, round up, freshen your wind, sharpen up, sharpen your wind, heat it up?</li>
<li>ANSWER: The same thing: "steer closer to the wind."</li>
</ul>

The Illustrated Dictionary of Boating Terms: 2,000 Essential Terms for Sailors and Powerboaters

Reference

Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

W.W.Norton&Company

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After the Storm : True Stories of Disaster and Recovery at Sea

After the Storm : True Stories of Disaster and Recovery at Sea

Emergencies on Board: A Captain's Quick Guide (Captain's Quick Guides)

Fastnet Force 10

A Picture History of the America's Cup

No Excuse to Lose: Winning Yacht Races With Dennis Connor

Fastnet, Force 10

America's Cup Book 1851-1983

The Golden Pastime: A New History of Yachting

The Illustrated Dictionary of Boating Terms: 2,000 Essential Terms for Sailors and Powerboaters