Robin Knox-Johnston

Knox-Johnston on Sailing

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons / John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Seitenzahl: 224
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. August 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 238mm x 162mm x 29mm
• Gewicht: 479g
• ISBN-13: 9780470972519
• ISBN-10: 0470972513
• Artikelnr.: 30841177

Autorenporträt

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.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword (Andrew Bray). Preface. Part One: Going Places. The Devil You
Know. Together Across the Pond. Scotland the Magnificent. Any Plans for the
Summer? Meat Soup in Iceland. The Bane of Biscay. It's Not Cricket! Part
Two: Sailing Solo. Suhaili Retires. 30 Years On. All Things Being Equal.
Never Too Old to Go Solo. Netted! Mad Adventure. Joy of the Solo Sailor.
Part Three: Safety at Sea. Steering Sense. A Stern Lesson. Small Steps to
Disaster. Safety Behind Closed Doors. The Troubles of 'Ivan the Terrible'.
Energy to Survive. One Hand for the Ship. Man Overboard. Part Four: Life on
Board. Reflections on a Record. Night Terrors. Prose for Posterity - a Log
for Life. Wide Open Spaces. Rough Treatment. A Fine Balance. Sewing
Lessons. Preserved in Salt. Ready or Knot? Anchors Aweigh. Food for
Thought. Keeping the Peace. Part Five: Ocean Rescue. To Go or Not to Go?
Price of Rescue. Doctor on Call. Escape from the Perfect Storm. Part Six:
The Southern Ocean. Life in the Fast Lane. Call of the South. Round the
Horn in a Day. Part Seven: Sailing and the Wider World Sailing and the
Media. View from the Bridge. Just for Kicks. Men Behaving Badly. Battle of
the Books. Safe to Set Sail? Medals and the Media. Elf and Safety. Knittles
and Bomkins. Part Eight: Hazards of the Oceans. ENZA's UFO. Shades of the
Titanic? Tale of the Whales. A Close Shave. Thar She Blows! Waves that
Devour Ships. Part Nine: The Changing Face of Sailing. Going the Distance.
Escape to the Water. The Last Lighthouse Keeper. Casting Clouds. A Sea of
Rubbish. Index.