- Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical; New edition edition (30 Jun 1995)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0713643161
- ISBN-13: 978-0713643169
- Product Dimensions: 21.2 x 13.2 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,631,632 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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In June 1972 Dougal Robertson's yacht with his family aboard was attacked by killer whales in the Pacific Ocean and sank in seconds. This book is the story of their fight for survival.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A tatty copy of this book languished in our bookshelf for 20 years prior to reading.
The book tells the true story of the Robertsons, a scottish family who gave up everything and decided to sale around the world. 500 miles of the pacific coast off South America the small family yacht is holed by a school of whales and sinks. The family is forced to abandon ship and survive in an inflatable life raft and small dingy. The tale takes the form of a very accurate diary of the day to day struggle.
With precious little water and food the survival skills of the father (and author) are pushed to the limit in the 38 days that the family seeks to navigate a route to dry land. Detailed descriptions of the search for food and water by various means will interest both sailors and 'land lubbers' like myself. The gruelling hardship and discomfort experienced by the family make this a particularly good read while lying in a comfortable bed or by a pool - probably not book to be taken on a cruise holiday!
A very good read.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A diary of events encountered by six survivors who last 33 days at sea in tropical conditions. A non-seafarer myself, I struggled to put this book down. It contains much to prepare seagoers for the trials of survival and the value of a determination to live.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is one of the best tales of the sea I've ever read. Against unbelievable odds, Dougal rescues his entire family after killer whales sink his schooner in the middle of the night and in just a few minutes.
It's a fantastic story of courage, splendidly illustrated with sketches and photos from the event.
It's a fantastic story of courage, splendidly illustrated with sketches and photos from the event.
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A Good Account of Survival Against the Odds
An at times gripping account of a shipwrecked family of five and a student of 22 years of age survival in the Pacific ocean over a period of 38 days. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Sally Walker
Outstanding, but with a few points to add from my own point of view
By all means read this book - above all, it's a fantastic adventure. However, it also makes you consider just who might be sharing your life raft whether you like it or not, as... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Nothern Climes
Survive the savage sea
Interesting reading BUT a bit out of date now. Hope the final pages regarding safety procedures and raft designs have been noted by manufacturers.
Published on 8 Oct 2009 by Mr. David Greaves
Fabulous...
Very great book and true tale all about surviving at sea...not a dull moment. Have plenty of water and food beside you when you read it because their tales of thirst and starvation... Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2002
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