Alan Nebauer

Alan Nebauer
Born Australia
Nationality Australian
Occupation 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

  1. ↑ Roll of Honour (1994), from the official web site Archived March 12, 2006, at the Wayback Machine.
  2. ↑ The BOC Challenge 1994–1995 Results, from solocircumnavigation.com
  3. ↑ AGAINST ALL ODDS by Alan Nebauer. Kirkus Reviews.
  4. ↑ Lloyd, Barbara (1994-10-25). "Alone in a Sea of Trouble; BOC Yacht-Race Rescue Came While the Boat Was Sinking". The New York Times. Retrieved 2018-05-23.
  5. ↑ https://bennettmarine.com/products/against-the-odds-boc-challenge-1994-1995
  6. ↑ "Against The Odds (1995) - Screen Australia". www.screenaustralia.gov.au. Retrieved 2018-05-23.
  7. ↑ "Jervis Bay Sailing Charters". www.jervisbaysailingcharters.com.au. Retrieved 2018-05-23.
  8. ↑ "Worldwide Yacht Delivery | Yachting Project Management". www.globalprojectsyachting.com.au. Retrieved 2018-05-23.
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