Knox-Johnston On Sailing - Hardcover

Knox-Johnston, Robin

 
9780470972519: Knox-Johnston On Sailing
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0470972513 ISBN 13: 9780470972519
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2010

Inhaltsangabe

A lifetime of reflections on the joys, terrors, and triumphs of sailing?from Britain's greatest yachtsman

The first man to sail solo and non-stop around the world, in 1969, Robin Knox-Johnston instantly became an international legend. In addition to setting other global sailing records, he has led sailing expeditions to far flung destinations, amassing a breadth of experience few can equal. In his new book, a compilation of his monthly articles in Yachting World, Sir Robin shares his thoughts on the majesty, mystery, and dangers of sailing the open seas. He describes the "Joy of the Solo Sailor" as well as the realities of safety at sea and life on board a yacht, recalling his escape from a perfect storm, night terrors and waves capable of devouring a ship.

  • Allows readers to experience the joys (going round the Horn of Africa in a day) of sailing, as well as close calls
  • Sheds light on the role of the media and sailing as well as the changing face of sailing

A fascinating record of heroic and larger-than-life exploits from Britain's most famous celebrated yachtsman, Knox-Johnston on Sailing is a fascinating account of one man's quest for physical challenge and adventure?and the rewards they offer.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston's is Britain's greatest living yachtsman. He became internationally famous in 1969 as the first person to sail solo and non-stop around the world.
He went on to set further global sailing records and completed his last solo circumnavigation in 2007. In between he has led sailing expeditions to far flung destinations and continues to work promoting sailing and ocean racing for amateur and professional yachtsmen and women.
He has a regular show on BBC Radio Solent and makes regular TV appearances, such as on the BBC's Top Dogswith John Simpson and Ranulph Fiennes.

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Sir Robin Knox-Johnston is Britain's greatest living sailor and here he shares a collection of distilled wisdom, acute observations and fascinating anecdotes.

Knox-Johnston On Sailing is a selection of his most provoking, insightful and perceptive writing from the pages of Yachting World magazine. Robin has been a columnist for this leading racing and cruising magazine for more almost two decades. His writing ranges from the latest developments in sailing to reflections on his long and accomplished sailing career.

Robin tells it like it is, and this selection will serve to educate and entertain in equal measure. The spotlight of his steely gaze falls upon the great ocean races and the brave men and women who compete in them. He considers the lessons of seamanship he learned over hundreds of thousands of miles at sea - and he looks ahead, considering the future of sailing for racing and cruising yachtsmen.

A comprehensive index makes this a useful reference book as a well as wonderful title to dip in and out of.

Robin's views are forthright, compelling and based on a breathtaking wealth of experience.

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Verlag
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Erscheinungsdatum
2010
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0470972513
ISBN 13 
9780470972519
Einband
Tapa dura
Anzahl der Seiten
224
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