This hardback book of 186 pages with dust jacket was written by Nick Ward who was left for dead by his crewmates in the middle of the deadliest storm in the history of modern sailing, Nick Ward managed to live to tell his tale.The world famous Fastnet Race of 1979 began in perfect weather conditions, but within 48 hours was struck by a horrifying storm. By the time it passed it had mercilessly taken the lives of 15 sailors.