Sir Robin Knox-Johnston — Sailing Legend

An ordinary chap who became the first person to sail solo and non-stop around the world:

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  • John Diacopoulos says:

    Looking at the dates of the other comments I have noticed how late or slack I have been in accessing this fantastic article.
    A great article about a great and determined adventurer.
    I am old enough to remember his circumnavigation and the stories that followed.
    Wonderful history, well presented. Thank you.

  • Mark Shaw

    Mark Shaw says:

    Great Program,Thanks so much for offering it for us all to sea.

  • Harold Wheeler says:

    Incredible courage and drive coupled with the passion to live his dream. What a great life well spent.

  • Lindsay Wright says:

    How far we’ve come…from sextant andtables to 10 on board GPS receivers. What next?

  • Richard Neall says:

    What a legend. Brilliant. Thanks for sharing.

  • CHRISTOPHER MARTIN says:

    Bloody inspirational. Adventure in its essence.

  • Richard Farland says:

    Wow – I really enjoyed this, a great watch.

  • THOMAS HATCH says:

    Sailing Alone Around the World by Joshua Slocum — great read, a classic.

    • Brian Green says:

      It is a great story and it is well written. I read this just after reading Sir Robin’s book about his solo voyage, both great stories.