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Ep. 18: Sir Robin Knox-Johnston – Solo Circumnavigation, Clipper Race, and the Spirit of Adventure
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- The Sailing Podcast
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- Jun 12, 2026
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- 5054
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Summary
In Episode 18 of The Sailing Podcast, host Theo Stocker sits down aboard the iconic Suhaili with a man who needs no introduction: Sir Robin Knox-Johnston CBE. He is arguably the greatest sailor of all time. As the first person to sail solo and non-stop around the world (1968 Golden Globe Race), Sir Robin changed offshore racing forever. In this exclusive chat, he reflects on his legendary master mariner background, shares harrowing stories of surviving the Southern Ocean, and explains why he donated his prize money to Donald Crowhurst’s family. We also dive into his fiery defence against the myth that sailing is an 'elite' sport, the creation of Clipper Ventures, and an insider look at the brand-new Clipper fleet being built. ⚓ Subscribe for more sailing stories, and don't forget to like and share! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.