Alan Nebauer

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Alan Nebauer
Born
NationalityAustralian
Occupation(s)Sailor and author
Known forBOC 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]

  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 (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.
  5. ^ "Against the Odds: BOC Challenge 1994/1995".
  6. ^ "Against The Odds (1995) - Screen Australia". www.screenaustralia.gov.au. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
  7. ^ "Jervis Bay Sailing Charters". www.jervisbaysailingcharters.com.au. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
  8. ^ "Worldwide Yacht Delivery | Yachting Project Management". www.globalprojectsyachting.com.au. Retrieved 23 May 2018.