Alan Nebauer | |
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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]
Alan Nebauer | |
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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]