Wladimir
Keith Mills
SIR ROBIN KNOX-JOHNSTON
Solo ocean racing is more about human endeavour than it is about the sailing. Its about spirit and extreme challenge, pushing oneself to the absolute limits and then a bit more still. There are a number of people who have inspired me, for all kinds of different reasons, but I guess my ultimate sailing hero is Sir Robin Knox Johnson. Sir Robin is an extraordinary man, a real maverick and adventurer, who was the first man ever to sail single-handed, non-stop around the world. His tireless enthusiasm is a real example to us all and I hope I have half his energy at 67!
About:
- Born 17th March 1939, in Putney, London.
- From 1957 to 1965 he served in the Merchant Navy and the Royal Navy.
- The first man to circumnavigate the globe alone without stopping in 1968-69. That trip took 313 days, as part of the Golden Globe race, sponsored by The Sunday Times.
- Is planning to take part in the Velux 5 Oceans in October 2006 at the age of 67.
- Currently lives in Gosport.
- Visit www.robinknox-johnston.co.uk
About:
- Born 17th March 1939, in Putney, London.
- From 1957 to 1965 he served in the Merchant Navy and the Royal Navy.
- The first man to circumnavigate the globe alone without stopping in 1968-69. That trip took 313 days, as part of the Golden Globe race, sponsored by The Sunday Times.
- Is planning to take part in the Velux 5 Oceans in October 2006 at the age of 67.
- Currently lives in Gosport.
- Visit www.robinknox-johnston.co.uk