On Friday 14 June 1968 Suhaili, a tiny ketch, slipped almost unnoticed out of Falmouth harbour steered by the solitary figure at her helm, Robin Knox-Johnston. Ten and a half months later Suhaili, paintwork peeling and rust streaked, her once white sails weathered and brown, her self-steering gone, her tiller arm jury rigged to the rudder head, came romping joyously back to Falmouth to a fantastic reception for Robin, who had become the first man to sail round the world non-stop single-handed. By every standard it was an incredible adventure, perhaps the last great uncomputerised journey left to man. Every hazard, every temptation to abandon the astounding voyage came Robin's way, from polluted water tanks, smashed cabin top and collapsed boom to lost self-steering gear and sheered off tiller, and all before the tiny ketch had fought her way to Cape Horn, the point of no return, the fearsome test of any seaman's nerve and determination. A World of My Own is Robin's gripping, uninhibited, moving account of one of the greatest sea adventures of our time. An instant bestseller, it is now reissued for a new generation of readers to be enthralled and inspired.
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"A gripping tale of human achievement, 'A World of My Own' also provides an honest, personal insight..." Devon Life (December 2007) 'a very readable story of adventure' The Little Ship (Spring 2010)
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Robin Knox-Johnston entered the Merchant Navy at the age of 17, obtaining his Master's Certificate 8 years later. Of the 9 competitors he was the only one to complete the Sunday Times Golden Globe Race in 1968 after 312 days alone at sea and win the trophy for the first solo non-stop circumnavigation. Since then Robin has participated in many ocean races including the Whitbread, and in 1994 co-skippered Enza with Sir Peter Blake to set a new world record for a circumnavigation. He has been UK Yachtsman of the Year twice, International Yachtsman of the Year in 1995, and was knighted in 1995. He still owns and sails Suhaili.
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By Shelagh
Format:Paperback
I love this book. It is an amazing story. Anyone interested remotely insailing should love it. If you haven't read it, I strongly recomend it.The idea of sailing from Falmouth single handed and alone non-stop aroundthe world in a 32 foot wooden yacht, back into Falmouth again - is simple- yet an awesome challenge for 1968 and before the days of GPS, computersand modern boat materials. An amazing tale, I treasure this book.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By M. Selway
Format:Paperback
I really enjoyed this book.
It gives an insight into the mind of one of the greatest adventurers of our time.
1968 seems a long time ago (I was only a 1yo baby!) but this guy was out there doing his stuff.
He conveys a sense of freedom we can only dream of these days.
It gives an insight into the mind of one of the greatest adventurers of our time.
1968 seems a long time ago (I was only a 1yo baby!) but this guy was out there doing his stuff.
He conveys a sense of freedom we can only dream of these days.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Purple Cloud
Format:Paperback
Extremely well written by a truly great Englishman. What comes across in this book is his sheer down-to-earth, common-sense approach to a formidable enterprise. If you want the poetic appreciation of the sea, read Bernard Moitessier. If, however, you want a rattling good yarn, told exactly like it was, read this book - the first of several by this master mariner, whose adventures have continued to the present day.
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An absolute classic
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and it has stood the test of time well. What I find staggering is the complete lack of drama that Knox Johnson completed this amazing feat. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Torugart Tim
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worth reading
I bought this for my husband as he was a nautical man and he is reading it all the way through which for him is a bonus. So it must have appeal. Read more
Published 29 days ago by tin lizzie
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great book
brill read for anyone who loves sailing or real life adventures Robin Knox Jonston is withoout doubt one ofour greatest modern day sailors
Published 18 months ago by jt
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Great story, highly recommend for sailing types
I bought this for my husband. He really enjoyed the read. Recommended for readers who enjoy man against the elements and against the odds and sailing afficiandos.
Published on 15 April 2011 by 40degreesout
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An epic.
One of the greatest adventure stories of our time, who needs fiction when fact is so compelling. An extrodinary tale of determination, courage, skill, bravery, and sheer bloody... Read more
Published on 9 Dec 2010 by Charlie B.
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A great read
Great to read a book that makes you proud to be British. What an amazing story and what an inspiration this man is.
Published on 1 Oct 2010 by Glynis
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An excellent book - and not only for sailors
I enjoyed this book immensely and I have very little knowledge of the sea or sailing. It is just a superb book about an astonishing achievement and it is written in a very humble,... Read more
Published on 10 Mar 2009 by sok
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Excellent read
In the mid 1960s, sailing alone, non-stop around the world was known to be possible, but had yet to be accomplished. Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2009 by RobF
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