Confessions of a Grinder - Hardcover

Lewis, Brad

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0809245922 ISBN 13: 9780809245925

Publisher: Contemporary Books, 1988

Synopsis

Olympic Gold Medalist Brad Lewis brings to life the glory of an event most sailors only dream about--racing in the America's Cup. Spanning eight months of training and competition from San Francisco to Australia, CONFESSIONS OF A GRINDER bursts with the humor, pain and romance of the race for sailing's most coveted prize.

Lewis relives glorious days of sun and surf, rolling waves and squalls, as the USA syndicate turns individuals into one of the world's top sailing teams. You'll get a sailor's mainsail view of the characters who make this life their own, including Dennis Connor, Buddy Melges, Alan Bond and USA's Tom "we don't just want the cup, we want the whole damned island" Blackaller.

"Part sports, part travel adventure, this witty account is entertainment at its best." (Publisher's Source)

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From Publishers Weekly:

Dennis Connor, John Bertrand and Thomas Blackaller are familiar names to those who follow the America's Cup competition; their crews, the muscle-power that handles sail, are largely anonymous. Here is a lively account of the crew on one challenger in the 1986-87 race. Olympic gold medalist (rowing) Lewis was one of five midship crewmen on the USA under Blackaller; as grinder, he manned the winches that hoist and trim sails. He recounts eight months of training and racing from San Francisco to Fremantle, Australia, with few days off; it was a life that combined luxury and near-slavery. Crewmen for the USA were paid $1000 a month with room and board plus "enough clothing to open our own store." Lewis conveys the suspense and anticipation in Fremantle as the elimination trials got under way (USA was eliminated in the semifinals by Stars and Stripes). This is a highly entertaining, different story of the America's Cup sure to attract readers interested in sailing. Photos.
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About this edition

• Publisher: Contemporary Books
• Publication date: 1988
• ISBN 10: 0809245922
• ISBN 13: 9780809245925
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 214