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Pennon Publishing, Vic, 2008. Softcover. FINE. First Edition. Hardcover. Roland Perry's biography of Rolly Tasker captures the dramatic life of one of Australia's greatest all-round yachtsman who won more races nationally and internationally than any other sailor. This fascinating biography covers his two world championship wins, the design and creation of the Siska yachts, his journeys in the wake of some of history's finest explorers including Cook, Flinders and Bass as well as his personal challenges. Illustrated. pp.340 #231215R/0618/0620/1020 /0221/0721/281121 340 p., [40] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), ports. ; 24 cm. ""In more than sixty years of competition, Rolly Tasker never lost a yacht, a crew, or a rig, or retired from gear failure. During his career he sailed further than the distance to the moon. This is the story of a fascinating and, at times, controversial Australian sportsman.""(Name on prelim.) Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers…
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Pennon Publishing, Melbourne, 2008. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine Condition/Near Fine. First impression. Size: Octavo (standard book size). 340 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. Dust Jacket is in very good condition, without tears or chips or other damage. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. This book is available and ready to be shipped.. "In more than sixty years of competition, Rolly Tasker never lost a yacht, a crew, or a rig, or retired from gear failure. During his career he sailed further than the distance to the moon. This is the story of a fascinating and, at times, controversial Australian sportsman." Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Sports & Pastimes; Australia; ISBN: . ISBN/EAN: 9781920997076. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 6974. . 9781920997076
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- Keywords BZDB137 yachting, rolly tasker, australia, Sports & Pastimes; Australia; EAN: 9781920997076 Perry, Roland Sailing to the Moon : the biography of Rolly Tasker, Australia's greatest all-round yachtsman
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