{"product_id":"knox-johnston-on-seamanship-seafaring","title":"Knox-Johnston on Seamanship \u0026 Seafaring","description":"\u003ch6\u003eLessons \u0026amp; experiences from the 50 years since the start of his record-breaking voyage\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn 14th June 1968 Robin Knox-Johnston set sail from Falmouth to take part in the Sunday Times Golden Globe Race – the first, non-stop, single-handed sailing race around the world. He was an unknown 29-year old Merchant Navy Officer. Ten and a half months later he sailed back into Falmouth, the only finisher in the race and the first man to complete a non-stop solo circumnavigation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince then, he has had an illustrious sailing career, with 3 further circumnavigations, including the fastest circumnavigation and last racing solo round the world in 2007, aged 68. Few people have sailed as many miles as Robin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow, 50 years since setting out on the Golden Globe Race, you can benefit from Robin’s wealth of experience as he shares his thoughts on seamanship and seafaring in this new book, selected from his most provoking, insightful and perceptive writing from the pages of Yachting World magazine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first half of the book concentrates on seamanship and looks at the skills and gear required. The second half allows Robin to reminisce on memorable boats, races and places he has experienced in his last 50 years of seafaring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book starts with an original piece by Robin reflecting on the last 50 years.\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Robin Know-Johnstone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e224 Pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSKU: P4456\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability information : Not in-store but you can order this,  To find out the anticipated arrival time for specific items prior to ordering, please contact us\u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"Boat books Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52957971087724,"sku":"P4456","price":34.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/1920\/5996\/files\/Knox-Johnstone-e1743564864548.jpg?v=1764822988","url":"https:\/\/www.boatbooks-aust.com.au\/products\/knox-johnston-on-seamanship-seafaring","provider":"Boat books Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}