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Overboard!

A True Bluewater Odyssey of Disaster and Survival

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Overboard!

By: Michael J. Tougias
Narrated by: Malcolm Hillgartner
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In early May of 2005, Captain Tom Tighe and first mate, Loch Reidy, of the sailboat Almeisan welcomed three new crew members, two men and a woman, for a five-day voyage from Connecticut to Bermuda. While Tighe and Reidy had made the journey countless times, the rest of the crew were paying passengers learning about offshore sailing—and looking for adventure. Four days into their voyage, they got adventure but nothing that they had expected or had any training to handle.

A massive storm struck, sweeping Tighe and Reidy from the boat. The remaining crew members somehow managed to stay aboard the vessel as it was torn apart by wind and water. Overboard! follows the simultaneous desperate struggles of boat passengers and the captain and first mate fighting for their lives in the sea.

©2010 Michael J. Tougias (P)2010 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ecosystems & Habitats Engineering Environment Natural Disasters Nature & Ecology Outdoors & Nature Science Ships & Shipbuilding Transportation Weather True Survival

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“I was frightened or astonished by every page of this beautifully told story of raging elements and human survival. And then the tale is ultimately and heartrendingly inspirational. You will not be able to put this book down.” (Dodge Moran, first American to sail solo, nonstop, around the globe)
Gripping Story • Suspenseful Tale • Excellent Narration • Incredible Survival Story • Emotional Journey
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narrator was very good. this book was one of the best I have listened to. Alone together by Christian Williams is another great book that is as good as this one if you like great sailing books

Great book

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in a matter of hours a boat is trusted into an angry storm and the passengers are in a struggle for their life. one never knows how one will react....their mettle was tested. anyone planning a trip to Sea for a short or long period should listen to this story.

no matter how prepared things can still go wrong

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The story starts out a little slow, but about half was through the drama ratchets up to almost unbelievable proportions. Excellent reading performance.

An amazing adventure

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I feel worn out & drained! Good job! I feel I've been through the torrential wash with them non stop!

Engaging Entertainment

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I thoroughly enjoyed this riveting story on my drive to and from work for a week.

Engrossing

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I recommend this to anyone who likes true survival stories. The performance of the narrator is spot on.

Powerful story of survival

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I felt that I was right there with the crew and felt an emotional connection with the events.

Excellent immersive experience

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Suspenseful, exciting, and terrifying... I could not stop listening. It made me realize, again, that nature is in control. I can’t imagine surviving such an event.

Wow! What a Story.

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THANK GOD! Remember the anticipation, the dread of "Jaws"? Well, to me, this was even more intense, AND non-stop!

I found myself pacing when I was in my office, and when I tried listening in bed, I couldn't relax enough to sleep (don't try it).

Suspenseful? Oh...I'd say so. It felt like a 6-hour roller coaster ride!

Nothing like this has ever happened to me...

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This story was amazing, thrilling and emotional, at times! Several times I felt like crying. The will to live is so amazing! It makes you realize what a precious gift life is, for certain! This story is a keeper.

Thrilling Story!

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