A World of My Own
the first ever non-stop solo round the world voyage
$42.96
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
2 March 2020
Summary
Alone Against the Sea: The Epic Voyage of Suhaili
On Friday 14 June 1968, Suhaili, a tiny ketch, quietly departed Falmouth harbour, helmed by Robin Knox-Johnston. Over ten months later, weathered and worn, Suhaili returned triumphantly to Falmouth, greeted by a hero’s welcome for Robin, the first man to circumnavigate the globe non-stop and single-handed.
This was an extraordinary feat, perhaps the last great uncomputerized journey. Robin faced eve…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781472974402 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1472974409 |
| Author: | Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, Robin Knox-Johnston |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Adlard Coles Nautical |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 2 March 2020 |
| Weight: | 280g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 136mm x 22mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“A gripping tale of human achievement, ‘A World of My Own’ also provides an honest, personal insight…” * Devon Life (December 2007) *‘a very readable story of adventure’ * The Little Ship (Spring 2010) *
About The Author
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
Robin Knox-Johnston entered the Merchant Navy at the age of 17, obtaining his Master’s Certificate 8 years later. Of the 9 competitors he was the only one to complete the Sunday Times Golden Globe Race in 1968 after 312 days alone at sea and win the trophy for the first solo non-stop circumnavigation. Since then Robin has participated in many ocean races including the Whitbread, and in 1994 co-skippered Enza with Sir Peter Blake to set a new world record for a circumnavigation. He has been UK Yachtsman of the Year twice, International Yachtsman of the Year in 1995, and was knighted in 1995. He still owns and sails Suhaili.
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