Called 'the world's toughest yacht race', the BT Global Challenge lived up to its name in every respect. Sailing 30,000 miles around the world 'the wrong way', the crews braved icebergs, snowstorms & hurricane force winds. Yet the fourteen identical yachts taking part were crewed by amateurs, many with little or no previous sailing experience. Alan Sears explains what led him to the challenge, & how he overcame his personal doubts & fears to take on the adventure of a lifetime. From the early days of training, to the gruelling routine as the race gets under way & the crews adjust to life on board, the awesome sights of the Southern Ocean, & the rapturous return home nine months later, this is one man's vivid account of what it was really like. "Uphill All the Way is a must-read for anyone considering applying for the Challenge 2000; others should read it with caution. It might well make you pick up the phone, call the Challenge office (as Sears did), & say, 'Hello, I want to sail around the world.' SAIL.