Robin Knox-Johnston
Author of A World of My Own: The First Ever Non-stop Solo Round the World Voyage
About the Author
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston sailed solo around the world non-stop in 312 days. He later broke further records for the fastest circumnavigation (with Peter Blake) and, in 2007, became the oldest person to complete a circumnavigation, aged 68. He has been Yachtsman of the Year and International Yachtsman show more of the Year numerous times, and was knighted in 1995. show less
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- Birthdate
- 1939-03-17
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- England
UK - Occupations
- sailor
- Organizations
- The Cruising Association (patron)
- Awards and honors
- Jules Verne Trophy
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- Works
- 25
- Also by
- 3
- Members
- 266
- Popularity
- #86,736
- Rating
- 3.6
- Reviews
- 2
- ISBNs
- 49
- Languages
- 4
Knox-Johnston's book appears to be a reflection of his personality. The description of his record-breaking non-stop circumnavigation of the world is not overtly philosophical or noteworthy. It reads in the main as a sailor's log of the various technical challenges and problems he faced along the way. His account is written for fellow sailors and anyone else setting out to attempt a similar adventure. It's written with humility, but the book rarely explores his personal drivers for entering the race. He strikes me as someone who prefers his actions to speak for themselves.… (more)