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Rescue in the Pacific: A True Story of Disaster and Survival in a Force 12 Storm

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As capitan of the Destiny and having experienced this storm first hand, I can say that Tony's work is by far the most accurate of all the articals I have read. This is the book I recogmend when asked for my story. For those of you planning an ocean crossing, I would suggest that there are lessions learned during this storm that will prove of great value to you should you ever find yourselve in "the wrong place at the wrong time". My views of survival in extreem heavy weather were forever changed. It's a good read.
Dana Dinius

I've read numerous sailing adventure books, but this one is a true page turner! You learn about all of the differnt sailors on board each boat that gets swallowed up in a Force 12 storm. You begin to bond with these people and feel their anxiety and fears right along with them. One thing that stands apart in this book, verses others that I've read: is the author takes time to pay tribute to the heroics of the rescuers who are sent out to sea, to risk their own lives to save the lives of others. If you want fast paced, gripping suspense and adventure; then you'll certainly want to read this book!

A real page-turner. I couldn't put it down. The suspense was spellbinding. Unlike A Perfect Storm, you don't know the outcome. Well written and true according to a friend who married a pilot who knew the rescuers.

I highly recomend this to any sailor who is a blue water crusier or is thinking about it. Great detail and lets one know what can really happen out there.

A must read for any one setting off on a round the world sailing trip. Contains very valuable lessons for all would be sailors, especially in the Pacific area. Well researched and great writing - was like being in the storm it self. Once you start you can not put it down.

This book is a definite "Must Read". A little difficult to follow at first, as it covers the entire search and rescue operations involving several boats and their crew. I felt as if I was right there in it with them, and you can't put the book down until you know how it comes out in the end. This book is well written, with plenty of suspense and drama to keep your interest well into the wee morning hours. It was so good, I'm reading it again.

I liked Rescue in the pacific becuase of the way Tony Farrington starts you with a great begning that really got me into the book. I think that the end was good but kind of sad. Even though it was sad it still was a great book.

I'm a powerboat cruiser. This was a great book for both both cruisers and sailors. The book will keep your attention and you will not want to put it down. The book confirmed the reason I prefer cruising vs sailing. A cruiser may have been able to out run the storm.

This book is surprisingly good considering the book tells the story of many boats through the accounts of dozens of people. I am not a sailing person, I have never even been on a sailboat, but this is still a great book full of suspense, horror, and heroism. As the reader you feel drawn into the story, with vivid descriptions of the incredible storm, the sea, and the constant struggle for survival.

Experiences of different crews in heavy weather and the courage of those that rescued them. To trail warps or not? Those and other questions are answered at the end in a very valuable 'lessons learned' chapter. I don't know about painting the deck orange, but I would carry a large orange swatch of fabric to tie to the deck. Don't skimp on flares and EPIRBS that may save your life etc. Great book on what can go wrong and how to survive it. What could the crew of Quartermaster have done to survive the ordeal? Think before you sail!