Alan Nebauer | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation(s) | Sailor and author |
| Known for | BOC Challenge 1994 participation, rescue of competitor Josh Hall |
Alan Nebauer is an Australian yachtsman who competed in the single-handed round-the-world 1994–95 BOC Challenge race aboard the yacht Newcastle Australia.[1][2] Nebauer won two awards for his seamanship during the race,[3] one of them for rescuing his British competitor Josh Hall, whose vessel foundered during the first leg from Charleston to Cape Town.[4]
Nebauer wrote a book about his adventures in the race (Against All Odds: around alone in the BOC challenge. McGraw Hill. 1996. ISBN 978-0-07-470331-1.) and a documentary film was also produced.[5][6]
Alan Nebauer and his wife, Cindy, currently run a charter business in Jervis Bay, Australia.[7] Alan also remains involved with various yachting projects as a consultant and contract skipper.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ Roll of Honour (1994), from the official web site Archived March 12, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ The BOC Challenge 1994–1995 Results, from solocircumnavigation.com
- ^ AGAINST ALL ODDS by Alan Nebauer. Kirkus Reviews.
- ^ Lloyd, Barbara (25 October 1994). "Alone in a Sea of Trouble; BOC Yacht-Race Rescue Came While the Boat Was Sinking". The New York Times. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
- ^ "Against the Odds: BOC Challenge 1994/1995".
- ^ "Against The Odds (1995) - Screen Australia". www.screenaustralia.gov.au. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
- ^ "Jervis Bay Sailing Charters". www.jervisbaysailingcharters.com.au. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
- ^ "Worldwide Yacht Delivery | Yachting Project Management". www.globalprojectsyachting.com.au. Retrieved 23 May 2018.