Overview
One of Britain's greatest living sailors shares a collection of distilled wisdom, acute observation and fascinating anecdotes. This book is a collection of provoking, insightful and perceptive pieces of writing by Robin Knox-Johnston. His forthright and compelling views are based on a wealth of experience and expertise. The spotlight of his steely gaze falls upon the great ocean races and the brave men and women who compete in them. He considers the lessons of seamanship he learned over hundreds of thousands of miles at sea and he looks ahead, considering the future of sailing for racing and cruising yachtsmen. This will entertain and inform in equal measure. A comprehensive index makes this a useful work of reference as well as a wonderful title which can be dipped into at leisure. AUTHOR: Robin Knox-Johnston rose to fame in 1969 when he became the first person to sail non-stop and solo around the world. In an illustrious sailing career he has also set records for the fastest circumnavigation and last raced solo round the world in 2007, aged 68. He was knighted in 1995.
Full Product Details
Author: Robin Knox-Johnston
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Dimensions:
Width: 16.30cm
, Height: 1.90cm
, Length: 23.50cm
Weight: 0.482kg
ISBN: 9780470972519
ISBN 10: 0470972513
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 20 August 2010
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
“RKJ's authority on sailing and his dry wit shines through nicely... this book definitely has plenty of entertainment value.” (Sailing Today) “...an ideal book to pick up and put down without losing track of where you are.” (Yachts & Yachting).
‘RKJ's authority on sailing and his dry wit shines through nicely… this book definitely has plenty of entertainment value.' (Sailing Today, November 2010). ‘…an ideal book to pick up and put down without losing track of where you are.' (Yacht & Yachting, December 2010).
RKJ's authority on sailing and his dry wit shines through nicely... this book definitely has plenty of entertainment value. (Sailing Today) ...an ideal book to pick up and put down without losing track of where you are. (Yachts & Yachting).
' RKJ's authority on sailing and his dry wit shines through nicely... this book definitely has plenty of entertainment value. ' (Sailing Today, November 2010). '...an ideal book to pick up and put down without losing track of where you are.' (Yacht & Yachting, December 2010).
Author Information
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston's is Britain's greatest living yachtsman. He became internationally famous in 1969 as the first person to sail solo and non-stop around the world. He went on to set further global sailing records and completed his last solo circumnavigation in 2007. In between he has led sailing expeditions to far flung destinations and continues to work promoting sailing and ocean racing for amateur and professional yachtsmen and women. He has a regular show on BBC Radio Solent and makes regular TV appearances, such as on the BBC's Top Dogswith John Simpson and Ranulph Fiennes.
