Knox-Johnston on Seamanship & Seafaring southend illustrated by nautical cartoonist John

illustrated by nautical cartoonist John Quirk

as well as GBR and other America's Cup challenges

but had never attempted a substantial expedition

concise fashion

part 'art'

Knox-Johnston on Seamanship & Seafaring southend illustrated by nautical cartoonist JohnOn 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