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Sir William Robert Patrick "Robin" Knox-Johnston, CBE, RD and bar (born 17 March 1939) is an English sailor. He was the first man to perform a single-handed non-stop circumnavigation of the globe and was the second winner of the Jules Verne Trophy (together with Sir Peter Blake). For this he was awarded with Blake the ISAF Yachtsman of the Year award. In 2006 he became at 67 the oldest yachtsman to complete a round the world solo voyage in the VELUX 5 Oceans Race.

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@olapinme408 3 жыл бұрын

This man has class ,and what he did helping the family keep their home ,I got nothing but respect for you sir .when I grow up I want to be just like you .

@jupitorious7925 5 жыл бұрын

a true British gentleman, as tough as they come.. a very rare breed of human, in this day and age

@markjones6564 3 жыл бұрын

Knox-Johnston is truly a British Legend ✊️ I can't sail to save My Life but Listening to Sir Robin Knox-Johnston I'm there with Him 🤗🤗🤗🤗

@VenturiLife 9 жыл бұрын

He donated his prize money to the woman and her family who lost their husband in the race. That's why I like Knox-Johnston.

@Rufinoman 6 жыл бұрын

Donald Crowhurst's wife I believe.

@rcpmac 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting that

@enginhergul3956 5 жыл бұрын

@@Rufinoman yes she was.

@evanofelipe 4 жыл бұрын

Claire Crowhurst and her young family were to emerge as the real heroes following Donald Crowhurst's 'disastrous adventure', but I'm sure she would not agree.

@jiggermast 4 жыл бұрын

What a hero!

@mikejansen1515 Жыл бұрын

This man has got more balls than the current and army and navy have combined. They don't make men that tough anymore..... Only pathetic men are scared to be alone for long periods. You are a pioneer sir Johnston...keep sailing

@stephenburnage7687 5 жыл бұрын

The extraordinary thing about both Moitessier and Knox Johnson was that just how at home they were at sea. Almost as if they were more dolphin than man.

@Fun-hz8ep 3 жыл бұрын

Massive respect

@bridgetcox3593 6 жыл бұрын

Robin Knox-Johnson, what a legend! He is so resilient and driven and strong in every way, and at the same time so kind. When he won the Golden Globe circumnavigation he gave his winnings to Clare Crowhurst to help with raising her children. This man is my hero. Thank you Robin for being such an inspiring tough strong man but also a gentleman! From Australia 🇦🇺

@CinemaDemocratica 10 жыл бұрын

"I have no right to let the me down, who's gotten me this far." -Friggin' *brilliant*.

@bridgetcox3593 6 жыл бұрын

As soon as he said that I paused the screen and wrote that quote down! I am going to live by that, and pass it onto as many people as I can. Thank you Robin Knox-Johnson.

@tobianish Жыл бұрын

Such a great documentary. Would love to see more of the unaired footage.

@leebrowwski 5 жыл бұрын

Class is like a language. Somewhat like one's mother tongue. All the rest you learn over a lifetime. This is a man fluent in class.

@carlsails58 6 жыл бұрын

Three days since the start of the commemorative anniversary. Fifty years later, nineteen sailors and the same equipment Sir Robin used to complete his voyage. Certainly is a hero!

@jiggermast 4 жыл бұрын

The more I read about this particular seaman & gentleman, the more I admire him, he's right up there with Slocum & Willis in my humble opinion!

@phillycheesetake 4 жыл бұрын

7:30 "Gosh, the French have got at my family as well." HA! What a card.

@AdventuresofanoldSeadog 8 жыл бұрын

The man is my hero. That is what 'tough' and self reliant meant back in the day. Don't make them like that anymore.

@davesoderlund3504 6 жыл бұрын

What an honor to be introduced to RKJ by my mate Bruce Maxwell at Hawaii Yacht Club...in the bar of course!

@davidkless9131 7 жыл бұрын

What a legend!

@richardmason902 5 жыл бұрын

Natures gentleman with a heart of gold.

@leejones8582 4 жыл бұрын

what a decent man he was giving the prize money to Crowhurst's widow and children.

@timshaw8187 3 жыл бұрын

One of our sailing Legends

@jupitorious7925 5 жыл бұрын

No one come close to his charisma and true morale

@todddelapp1613 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Just beautiful. Thank You, friend, for putting this here to share with us. Love when He said "my God, they've got to my family too" :))) p.s. i've ALWAYS been a Tennent's Extra man!! :))

@michaelexman5474 5 жыл бұрын

A really lovely boat.

@jhyacinth 8 жыл бұрын

I'm speechless.

@mattharte7334 4 жыл бұрын

His book 'A World of My Own' is my favourite.

@mdj641 4 жыл бұрын

What a hero.

@activaussi 5 жыл бұрын

Quel incroyable marin !

@craigwillingham9511 5 жыл бұрын

A great man.

@danielmcdonald3527 5 жыл бұрын

This guy is super cool!!

@toddcott9510 4 жыл бұрын

The kind of British hero that kids could look up to, who have they got now? Pop stars and footballers ?

@leeboyzz 5 жыл бұрын

He never judged crowhurst

@advocateforaimassist8217 3 жыл бұрын

Just found out about this guy he’s fuckin awesome

@englisho 11 жыл бұрын

'It would be much nicer if an Englishman did it first' hero ;)

@benekaiwi1 4 жыл бұрын

"My God, the French have gotten to my family as well" 😂😂

@colbjallen8334 3 жыл бұрын

Who made his sails?

@dwetick1 5 жыл бұрын

"Going to sea is like going to prison...with a chance of drowning besides"...SJ

@joejoe2928 6 жыл бұрын

Veteran UK , big difference between the sailing boat and a prison cell 24/7

@Coyotehello 7 жыл бұрын

yep, real world is out there in the wind and waves, that is why Moitessier is the el winner of that race and Johnson is merely the recipient.

@PatrickDickieSailing 7 жыл бұрын

I take my hat off to both of them - incredible sailors from a much more difficult era of long distance sailing.

@Digfineline 7 жыл бұрын

Alain Pascal Routhier Moitessier could have won, but he chose to sail to Tahiti and become an adulterer. An amazing sailor and a true Frenchman. Knox-Johnston sailed into the history books.

@HarmanRobotics 6 жыл бұрын

They both "sailed into the history books".