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Set against a polluted summer on Sydney beaches in the late 1980s, the gleaming image of the bronzed Aussie lifesaver is stripped away to reveal the melanoma scars, sea ulcers and beer gut.
Through the eyes of gentle giant Derrick, we join the crew of the Argo as they bump through the rugged waters of surfboat rowing, encountering wild boozers, yobbo pranksters, shipwrecks, giant waves and sea monsters - all in their quest for the fabled gold medal.
Alternatively taunted and ignored by his peers, Derrick, is taken under the wing of the erratic ex-ironman, Jason. But their friendship undergoes irreversible changes as adversity and waves pound the crew; the Argo begins to crack at the seams, and our heroes find themselves sinking into a squabbling sea of physical pain, drugs and sexual obsession.
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Dedication: This book is dedicated to stewart Danswan, Cliff gerathy, Mark Ingelmo, Michael Mifsud and Michael terry. Vogue la galere!
Affiliation Notes
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Writing Disability in Australia
Type of disability Schizophrenia, . Type of character Primary. Point of view First.
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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Blood, Sweat and Tears of a Surfboating Championship
1995
single work
review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 14 October 1995; (p. C12)
— Review of Crew 1995 single work novel ; The Underwharf 1995 single work novel ; The Sea People 1995 single work novel -
A Spirit Biding its Time
1995
single work
review
— Appears in: The Age , 7 October 1995; (p. 9)
— Review of Bracelet Honeymyrtle 1995 single work novel ; Swimming in Silk 1995 single work novel ; Crew 1995 single work novel -
Which is Worst? Winning the Vogel, Not Winning It, or Judging It?
1995
single work
review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , September no. 174 1995; (p. 45-47)
— Review of Bracelet Honeymyrtle 1995 single work novel ; Swimming in Silk 1995 single work novel ; Crew 1995 single work novel -
Young Ones Avoid the Planet of Youth Ambience
1995
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 2 September 1995; (p. 11A)
— Review of Bracelet Honeymyrtle 1995 single work novel ; Swimming in Silk 1995 single work novel ; Crew 1995 single work novel -
Sackcloth to Silk
1995
single work
review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 26-27 August 1995; (p. rev 10)
— Review of Bracelet Honeymyrtle 1995 single work novel ; Swimming in Silk 1995 single work novel ; Crew 1995 single work novel
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Sackcloth to Silk
1995
single work
review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 26-27 August 1995; (p. rev 10)
— Review of Bracelet Honeymyrtle 1995 single work novel ; Swimming in Silk 1995 single work novel ; Crew 1995 single work novel -
Young Ones Avoid the Planet of Youth Ambience
1995
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 2 September 1995; (p. 11A)
— Review of Bracelet Honeymyrtle 1995 single work novel ; Swimming in Silk 1995 single work novel ; Crew 1995 single work novel -
Which is Worst? Winning the Vogel, Not Winning It, or Judging It?
1995
single work
review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , September no. 174 1995; (p. 45-47)
— Review of Bracelet Honeymyrtle 1995 single work novel ; Swimming in Silk 1995 single work novel ; Crew 1995 single work novel -
A Spirit Biding its Time
1995
single work
review
— Appears in: The Age , 7 October 1995; (p. 9)
— Review of Bracelet Honeymyrtle 1995 single work novel ; Swimming in Silk 1995 single work novel ; Crew 1995 single work novel -
Blood, Sweat and Tears of a Surfboating Championship
1995
single work
review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 14 October 1995; (p. C12)
— Review of Crew 1995 single work novel ; The Underwharf 1995 single work novel ; The Sea People 1995 single work novel
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