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DescriptionWhen Ben Tucker and his kid brother Matt decided to sail south looking for icebergs in Ben's small home-built kiwi yacht, their father Jon was allowed to come along as their cabin-boy, on a promise of good behaviour. The unfolding adventure took them through thick pack ice to become trapped at the windiest location on the planet, a remote location in East Antarctica. Snow Petrel is proof of what ordinary people can achieve on a minimal budget. Recently released in Tasmania and New Zealand, it has been immensely popular with both sailing and non-sailing readers. Reviews"...an exceptional work by a gifted writer.. The story is so compelling that one wishes it not to end." - Janet Upcher- reviewer "....a textured, intriguing, exhilarating story." - Rachel Edwards - book show host "....up there with the best. Jon's writing style is perfect." - Don McIntyre - adventurer/columnist "Snow Petrel consists of two quite separate books. One is an extraordinary tale of sailing - well outside the genre of most sailing books. The second provides a wonderful insight into a very special family." - Dr Nick Gales - Chief Scientist, Australian Antarctic Division Author descriptionJon Tucker is a former kiwi teacher-turned adventurer. He and is wife Barbara brought up their five sons aboard their traditional ketch New Zealand Maid, and are currently berthed in Tasmania. |