Starts July 1st, marking the 50th anniversary of the first single-handed sailor to complete a non-stop voyage around the world.  A prize of £5000 was additionally awarded for the fastest voyage.

Of the original nine entrants only Robin Knox-Johnston finished, taking both prizes - the Golden Globe Trophy and the £5000!    

Read all about it in ‘A Voyage for Madmen’ by Peter Nichols (2001),  ISBN: 0-06-019764-1 : Harper Collins. Best read ever about the original 1968 race.

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