Living Every Second by Tracy Edwards
Against unimaginable odds, Tracy Edwards captained the first all woman crew to victory in the Whitbread Round-the-World Cup in 1989. Her autobiography takes the reader through her Whitbread victory and her attempt at the Jules Verne Trophy in 1998. Her personal life is also examined.
Tracy Edwards has always been one of my heroesThis book tells you why. - Andy McNabTracy's exploits are awe-inspiring and inspirational. She's hard-headed and humorous at the same time - a great mix for a skipper. - John McCarthya frank, uncomplicated account by a no-nonsense woman ... a story of immense determination - Sunday Times'gripping readingher action-packed life makes for a gripping read - Newcastle Journal
Tracy Edwards was born in 1962 and was brought up in Berkshire and the Gower Peninsula in Wales. She did not seriously discover sailing until the age of 16 when she ran away from home. Based in Athens she spent five years delivering and working on charter yachts around the world. In 1989 she took on the Whitbread Round-the-World Cup with the first ever all-woman crew. She also made an attempt on the Jules Verne Trophy in 1998. Tracy is now mother to Mackenna as well as running TEAM, a highly successful motivation company, from her home in Berkshire.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780340770429 |
| ISBN 10 | 0340770422 |
| Title | Living Every Second |
| Author | Tracy Edwards |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Year published | 2001-02-01 |
| Number of pages | 441 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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