S2. Ep.7 - with Sir Robin Knox-Johnston (Part 1)

About this episode

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston discusses his historic sailing achievements and contributions to ocean racing.

PART 1/2 This sailor and podcast guest needs no introduction, but he deserves one. Sir Robin Knox-Johnston made history in 1968-69 as the first person to sail solo and non-stop around the world, an achievement that secured his legendary status in the sailing world. He then co-founded Clipper Ventures, established the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race in 1996, transforming ocean racing by making it accessible to everyday people with no previous sailing experience. Through the Clipper Race, he has introduced thousands and thousands of people to offshore racing —an accomplishment he considers among his greatest achievements. Beyond Clipper, Sir Robin's personal sailing achievements continue to be extraordinary. At 68, he became the oldest yachtsman to complete a solo round-the-world voyage in the Velux 5 Oceans Race; he won the Jules Verne Trophy with Peter Blake in 1994; at age 75, he finished third in the Route du Rhum solo transatlantic race in 2014, proving that his competitive fire and seamanship has remain undimmed. As a life-long ocean appreciator, Sir Robin's strong penchant for high latitude sailing, namely around the reaches of the Arctic Circle, continues to expand his…

People in this episode

Guest: Sir Robin Knox-Johnston

Topics covered

• sailing
• ocean racing
• climate change
• adventure
• personal achievements

Keywords

• sailing
• Clipper Ventures
• ocean racing
• climate change
• solo voyage

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Clipper Ventures

Places: Arctic Circle

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