Chasing Shadows

This novel is set in the late sixties early seventies. Richard D'Arcy a northern lad in his early twenties is on one hand consumed with the eccentricities of the period; the music the fashion and happy-go-lucky attitudes while on the other, he is driven. He is propelled by ambitions of success and fame. A chance meeting with Jonny Dubois acted as a catalyst. It helped turn his dream into a reality. This is Richard's story. It charts his journey through three life channels: sporting achievement, development of life-long and life changing friendships, and how he acquired success in the world of business - from office junior to managing director. From a sporting perspective this is not the stereotypical goal mouth struggle. This is the ultimate tale of success on the waves. . . It describes in detail, from regatta to regatta, from race to race in intricate detail how D'Arcy & Dubois launched their challenge from novice 'pond' sailors to claim the coveted national sailing crown.