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  • Hardcover: 243 pages
  • Publisher: Ss (January 1, 1999)
  • ISBN-10: 0671038788
  • ISBN-13: 978-0671038786
  • Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,732,412 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Touching, moving, fascinating., October 17, 1999
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As a six-time competitor in the Sydney to Hobart (including the 1998 disaster), I've followed the recent wave of books about the event closely. Having read them all, this is the best. From what I saw, and from what others told me about their experiences, I found the author's account accurate and honest. One for the ages.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars This is well worth it. It's a quick, exciting read., October 20, 1999
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Knowing the basic outcome of the race, that people died, etc, didn't spoil the book at all. I felt as if I was in the race at times, but the race was only part of the story. I recommend this book for anyone interested in adventure, or in sailing.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Blew me away!, October 27, 1999
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The best book I've read all year. I was on the edge of my seat, feeling the sea spray on my face, getting queasy with the sailors -- Dugard takes you right there! An incredible, tragic journey and an adventure of a lifetime. I recommend this book highly
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1.0 out of 5 stars A Grossly Innacurate Joke: Get Rob Mundles Book Instead.
This book is appalling. The first error is contained on the cover, in the subtitle, where the words "true account" are used. Read more
Published on February 11, 2000

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed
Just finished Knockdown by M. Dugard. I did not find his account of the race or the difficulties that the racers experienced to be captivating. Read more
Published on January 16, 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Daring, swashbuckling, real life drama
I found that I could not put this book down. Like the recent adventure book, "Into Thin Air," I was riveted to my seat to find out how everything works out in the end... Read more
Published on December 21, 1999

1.0 out of 5 stars Melodrama not Advice
Looking for some lessons in coping with a similar situation. Found a book written by a jounalist with no apparent experience. Read more
Published on December 19, 1999

1.0 out of 5 stars Sensationalism born of ignorance
Get Rob Mundle's book instead; at least he has experience and knows what he's talking about.

When Dugard says that the real villains are the wind and the waves:... Read more

Published on November 1, 1999

1.0 out of 5 stars Pooly written, inaccurate mishmash...badly researched
As a competitor in the Sydney-Hobart 1998 race in which 6 sailors died, I was looking forward to reading Dugard's book. Read more
Published on October 23, 1999

1.0 out of 5 stars A work of near fiction
I competed in the race and was intimately involved with the loss and later rescue of John Campbell. Mr. Read more
Published on October 12, 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful re-creation of the disaster during yacht race.
I have a maximum of 1,000 words to review "Knockdown" by Martin Dugard. I'll do it in three....harrowing, captivating and enlightening. Mr. Read more
Published on September 26, 1999

2.0 out of 5 stars Mediocre, but harmless
The tale itself wasinteresting and should have easily been transformed into a gripping read,but the author faltered. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Engrossing story - could not put it down !
This book not only tells the amazing stories of the sailors and their boats, it educates on sailing and weather systems and why things could go so wrong. Read more
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