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With the Wind Behind Us

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title With the Wind Behind Us
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Matt Elliott
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:368
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 155
Category/GenreHumour
Sporting events, tours and organisations
Water sports and recreations
Sailing
ISBN/Barcode 9781775541608
ClassificationsDewey:797.1240993
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers (New Zealand)
Imprint HarperCollins Publishers (New Zealand)
Publication Date 29 October 2020
Publication Country New Zealand

Description

From red socks to kauri yachts, these are the stories that made New Zealand Aotearoa a sailing nation Stretching back to the Pacific navigators and the great migrations from Polynesia to the humble 'P' class dinghy and the world-beating success of Team New Zealand: With the Wind Behind Us is a celebration of the stories that gave us our legendary sailing reputation.

Author Biography

Matt Elliott is one of New Zealand's busiest authors, writing across genres for readers of all ages. His best-selling biography of comedian Billy T James was the basis for both a television biopic and cinema documentary. A winner of the Book of the Year and Best Non-fiction Book awards at the New Zealand Children's Book Awards, he has previously written four rugby titles. He lives in Birkdale, on Auckland's North Shore, and this year coached his local college's Fifth grade (Open weight) rugby team. Visit: mattelliottnz.com