Knox-Johnston

(ˌnɒksˈdʒɒnstən)

(Biography) Sir Robin (William Robert Patrick). born 1939, British yachtsman. He was the first to sail round the world alone nonstop (1968–69)

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Robin Knox-Johnston became the first person to sail non-stop around the globe alone.

TODAY: TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2019

| 1969: Yachtsman Robin Knox-Johnston sailed into Falmouth (pictured) to complete his 312-day, non-stop, round-the-world voyage.

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1969: Yachtsman Robin Knox-Johnston sailed into Falmouth to complete his 312-day, non-stop, round-the-world voyage.

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Robin Knox-Johnston with the provisions he would need for his around the world voyage

on this day

SIR Robin Knox-Johnston has said a decision to spend his last PS16 on rope before setting off on a recordbreaking sailing bid was the "best investment" he has made in his life.

'PS16 rope was my best-ever buy'

SIR Robin Knox-Johnston has said a decision to spend his last PS16 on rope, before setting off on a recordbreaking sailing bid, was the "best investment" he had made in his life.

'PS16 rope was my best-ever buy'

ROUND-THE-WORLD yachtsman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston has helped launch a new trust that will give life-changing opportunities to North Wales youngsters, by introducing them to offshore sailing.

Chance for young people to do some serious sailing

Race co-founder Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, the first man to sail nonstop around the world, said the pair's achievements "could not be overestimated" adding: "To have men and women competing in sport on a level playing field is special."

Wendy's historic yacht win

Five decades after he became the first person to sail solo, non-stop, around the world, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston still has a special bond with the yacht which helped him make history.

Sir Robin Knox-Johnson reveals he still talks to his yacht 50 years on from round-the-world voyage; Sailor, 79, reflects on perilous 312-day journey that made history and the enduring bond he has with his boat Suhaili, which saved his life countless times

Summary: Participants are required to use the same equipment and technology as used 1968 by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston

Indian Navy officer to participate in global circumnavigation race

It will recreate the first solo non-stop circumnavigation of the world by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston in the Sunday Times Global Globe Yacht Race in 1968/69.

United Kingdom : DHL helps pioneering sailor Susie Goodall conquer new frontiers

The United Kingdom this year and next is marking the 50th centenaries of two of its pioneering sea heroes, Sir Francis Chichester and Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, with Australians have close connections to both men and their deeds.