One of My Sailing Heroes
An exuberant Sir Robin Knox-Johnson arrives in Bilbao, Spain completing a historic second singlehanded circumnavigation, this time at the age of 68 in the Velux 5 Oceans Race. In 1969, he became the first person to sail around the world alone non-stop in a 312-day voyage. His second circumnavigation boat, "Saga Insurance".
His first circumnavigation boat "Suhaili" which he built himself.
posted by Handsome Jack @ 2:59 p.m.
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These people who have the combination of fortitude and craziness to make a solo circumnavigation impress me to no end. I'm inclined to sit at home and admire them rather than emulate them however.
Many years ago I had the notion I would like to emulate this unusual occupation. I hear you can read by starlight in mid Atlantic. I also had the idea that out in the vast expanse, one might be closer to meeting God. But I too have chosen to cheer from my armchair instead.
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