Alan Nebauer Explained

Alan Nebauer
Birth Place:	Australia
Nationality:	Australian
Occupation:	Sailor and author
Known For:	BOC Challenge 1994 participation, rescue of competitor Josh Hall

Alan Nebauer is an Australian yachtsman who competed in the single-handed round-the-world 1994–95 BOC Challenge race aboard the yacht Newcastle Australia.^{[1] [2]} Nebauer won two awards for his seamanship during the race,^[3] one of them for rescuing his British competitor Josh Hall, whose vessel foundered during the first leg from Charleston to Cape Town.^[4]

Nebauer wrote a book about his adventures in the race (Book: Against All Odds: around alone in the BOC challenge. McGraw Hill. 1996. 978-0-07-470331-1. registration.) and a documentary film was also produced.^{[5] [6]}

Alan Nebauer and his wife, Cindy, currently run a charter business in Jervis Bay, Australia.^[7] Alan also remains involved with various yachting projects as a consultant and contract skipper.^[8]

References

1. http://www.velux5oceans.com/da/19942 Roll of Honour (1994)
2. http://www.solocircumnavigation.com/SoloAroundTheWorldRaces/BOC_And_AA_Races/BOC94_95/bocchallenge19941995results.htm The BOC Challenge 1994–1995 Results
3. Book: AGAINST ALL ODDS by Alan Nebauer. Kirkus Reviews. en-us.
4. News: Alone in a Sea of Trouble; BOC Yacht-Race Rescue Came While the Boat Was Sinking. Lloyd. Barbara. 1994-10-25. The New York Times. 2018-05-23. en.
5. Web site: Against the Odds: BOC Challenge 1994/1995.
6. Web site: Against The Odds (1995) - Screen Australia. www.screenaustralia.gov.au. 2018-05-23.
7. Web site: Jervis Bay Sailing Charters. www.jervisbaysailingcharters.com.au. en-US. 2018-05-23.
8. Web site: Worldwide Yacht Delivery Yachting Project Management. www.globalprojectsyachting.com.au. en-US. 2018-05-23.