Godforsaken Sea

By: Derek Lundy

Narrated by: Michael Tezla

The Vendée Globe, a grueling four-month sail around the world, traveling through the wild waters of the Southern Ocean, is the most demanding and dangerous sailing race on the planet. In November 1996, 14 men and 2 women competitors set out on this ultimate human endeavor. Godforsaken Sea chronicles their solitary battles to stay alive against 6-story waves, bone-chilling cold, ice-laden seas, and their own physical and mental limitations. Listen to electrifying accounts of human courage and endurance that will take you into the sailors' spirits.©1998 Derek Lundy; 169 and (P)1999 HighBridge Company

Critic reviews

"Incomparable...a profound and brilliantly executed book featuring the sea and human nature." (William F. Buckley, Jr.)

My only complaint

My only complaint is that they should put out the unabridged version of this excellent book.

Human competition and the edge of sanity.

Where does Godforsaken Sea rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This high action, high risk narrative is among the best audio books I've listened to.

What did you like best about this story?

The profiles and personal interviews with the participants as it painted the picture of who these people are and what motivates them to race the Vendee Globe, unquestionably the most difficult sailboat race in the world.

Have you listened to any of Michael Tezla’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The account of how difficult a rescue was in the Southern Ocean and how fellow racers would not question their obligation to help a fellow sailor in distress.

Normal Humans, Stay Clear...

I have never appreciated (even at distance) the overwhelming power of highest winds & greatest waves...
This is a very well written and audio production. Excellent!

No way for me!

How much pain, stress, fortitude to even consider this challenge! Compelling story without being able to stop.😁👍
I encourage all who do it but not myself.

Non-Fiction - Incorrectly Categorized by Audible as Fiction

Derek Lundy’s excellent true retelling of the 1996-1997 Vende’e Globe solo sailing race. Excellent writing. Great voice performance. An inspirational sea story.