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Robin Knox-Johnston

Knox-Johnston on Seamanship & Seafaring

Lessons & experiences from the 50 years since the start of his record breaking voyage

Robin Knox-Johnston

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Fernhurst Books Limited
01 April 2023

Navigation & seamanship; Sailing

On 14th June 1968 Robin Knox-Johnston set sail from Falmouth to take part in the Sunday Times Golden Globe Race the first, non-stop, single-handed sailing race around the world. He was an unknown 29-year old Merchant Navy Officer. Ten and a half months later he sailed back into Falmouth, the only finisher in the race and the first man to complete a non-stop solo circumnavigation.

Since then he has had an illustrious sailing career, with 3 further circumnavigations, including the fastest circumnavigation and last racing solo round the world in 2007, aged 68. Few people have sailed as many miles as Robin.

Now, 50 years since setting out in the Golden Globe Race, you can benefit from Robin's wealth of experience as he shares

his thoughts on seamanship and seafaring in this new book, selected from his most provoking, insightful and perceptive writing from the pages of Yachting Worldmagazine.

The first half of the book concentrates on seamanship and looks at the skills and gear required. The second half allows Robin to reminisce on memorable boats, races and places he has experienced in his last 50 years of seafaring.

The book starts with an original piece by Robin reflecting on the last 50 years.

AUTHOR: Robin Knox-Johnston rose to fame in 1969 when he became the first person to sail non-stop and solo around the world. In an illustrious sailing career he has also set records for the fastest circumnavigation and last raced solo round the world in 2007, aged 68. He was knighted in 1995.

By: Robin Knox-Johnston
Imprint: Fernhurst Books Limited
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 233mm, Width: 160mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 480g
ISBN: 9781912177141
ISBN 10: 1912177145
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 01 April 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Robin Knox-Johnston rose to fame in 1969 when he became the first person to sail non-stop and solo around the world. In an illustrious sailing career he has also set records for the fastest circumnavigation and last raced solo round the world in 2007, aged 68. He was knighted in 1995.

Reviews for Knox-Johnston on Seamanship & Seafaring: Lessons & experiences from the 50 years since the start of his record breaking voyage

well crafted and highly authoritative (Sailing Today) One of the world's greatest yachtsmen shares his thoughts on seamanship and seafaring. (Julian Stockwin) Every one is valuable (Yachting Monthly) This book is a delight to read. The chapter headings alone are worth the cover price. His advice is as useful for sailing round the Isle of Wight as for sailing round the world. Every word is helpful. An engaging and well written book. (Little Ship Club) You can benefit from Sir Robin's wealth of sailing experience as he shares his thoughts on seamanship and seafaring in this book. (Clipper Race Magazine 2019/20) The text holds many valuable lessons, insights and observations. (Yachting World, November 2018)