1/4 🤩 Living legend at the Yacht Club de Monaco! Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, the first man to complete a solo, non-stop circumnavigation, shared his captivating stories. A historic moment! ⚓️ #RobinKnoxJohnston #YCM #SailingLegend

1/4 🤩 Légende vivante au Yacht Club de Monaco ! Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, 1er homme à boucler un tour du monde en solitaire sans escale, a partagé ses récits captivants. Un moment d'histoire ! ⚓️ #RobinKnoxJohnston #YCM #VoileLégendaire

Robin Knox-Johnston sailing his ketch “Suhaili” around the world in 1969

OTD in 1969 Robin Knox-Johnston completes the Sunday Times Golden Globe race in his ketch “Suhaili”.

‘He was the first man to sail alone non-stop round the world.’

Words: W Murray
Artist: F Humphris
(c) Wills & Hepworth Ltd.

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