Robin Knox-Johnston
Auteur van Alleen op de wereldzee©±n zijn avontuurlijke tocht met de Suhaili 1968-1969
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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 toon meer of the Year numerous times, and was knighted in 1995. toon minder
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Algemene kennis
- Geboortedatum
- 1939-03-17
- Geslacht
- male
- Nationaliteit
- England
UK - Beroepen
- sailor
- Organisaties
- The Cruising Association (patron)
- Prijzen en onderscheidingen
- Jules Verne Trophy
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- 25
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- 3
- Leden
- 266
- Populariteit
- #86,736
- Waardering
- 3.6
- Besprekingen
- 2
- ISBNs
- 49
- Talen
- 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.… (meer)