Sir Robin-Knox Johnston has made solo sailing history again by finishing in 3rd place in the Route du Rhum Race’s Rhum class. Sir Robin, 75, admitted that it had been a tough race in his Open 60, Grey Power, but vowed to be back competing again in the 3,542-mile solo transatlantic race in the next edition in 2018.
His race has captured the imaginations of the legions of French supporters of this famous race, among whom he has gained the nickname “the Don.” It is the latest feat in a lifetime of making history dating back to 1969, when he won the Golden Globe Race and became the first person to sail alone non-stop round the world. Read More
