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A World of My Own

Robin Knox-Johnston

Edition:	2020
Format:	Paperback
Size:	216 x 138 mm

£12⁹⁹

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Experience the First Solo Non-stop Circumnavigation

Join Sir Robin Knox-Johnston's historic 1968 voyage in this enthralling first-hand account of unparalleled maritime adventure.

A World of My Own by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston is the gripping firsthand account of the first non-stop, solo circumnavigation of the globe. In 1968, aboard his modest ketch, Suhaili, Knox-Johnston embarked on an unprecedented journey, overcoming formidable challenges to make maritime history.

Inside the Voyage

This compelling narrative offers insights into:

The trials of solitary ocean navigation.
Technical challenges, including equipment failures and repairs at sea.
The psychological resilience required for prolonged isolation.
Encounters with severe weather and treacherous sea conditions.
The spirit of adventure that propelled Knox-Johnston to complete his historic voyage.

Praise for A World of My Own

"In an age short of heroes, make no mistake: Robin Knox-Johnston is a hero for all time. His dramatically epic account is a glorious antidote to our navel-gazing age. This is courage in the raw, day by day and as it happens. Wonderfully inspiring." – Daily Mail

"A gripping tale of human achievement, A World of My Own also provides an honest, personal insight." – Devon Life

"A very readable story of adventure." – The Little Ship

About the Author

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston is a renowned sailor and author, celebrated for his pioneering solo circumnavigation. He has participated in numerous ocean races, including the Whitbread, and co-skippered Enza with Sir Peter Blake to set a new world record for circumnavigation. Knighted in 1995, he continues to inspire sailors worldwide.