Sir Peter Blake: An Amazing Life by Alan Sefton

The extraordinary life behind a sailing legend

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Alan Sefton follows Peter Blake from a New Zealand childhood shaped by the sea to the international victories that made him one of the world’s most admired yachtsmen. Drawing on a long friendship with his subject, Sefton explores the determination, quiet authority and organisational skill behind Blake’s achievements in round-the-world racing and the America’s Cup. The story moves beyond trophies to the crews, sponsorships and personal relationships that made ambitious campaigns possible. It also follows Blake’s growing commitment to the oceans and the environmental expeditions he undertook after competitive sailing. Triumph and adventure give way to tragedy with his death in the Amazon, creating a portrait of a leader whose influence extended well beyond the boats he sailed.