Robin Knox-Johnston: Knox-Johnston On Sailing

Cover: 9780470972519 | Knox-Johnston On Sailing | Robin Knox-Johnston | Buch | Englisch

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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.

Über 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.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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.

Erscheinungsjahr:	2010
Genre:	Importe , Sport
Produktart:	Nachschlagewerke
Rubrik:	Hobby & Freizeit
Thema:	Wassersport& Segeln
Medium:	Buch
Inhalt:	Einband - fest (Hardcover)
ISBN-13:	9780470972519
ISBN-10:	0470972513
Sprache:	Englisch
Einband:	Gebunden
Autor:	Knox-Johnston, Robin
Hersteller:	John Wiley & Sons John Wiley & Sons Inc
Verantwortliche Person für die EU:	Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße:	238 x 162 x 29 mm
Von/Mit:	Robin Knox-Johnston
Erscheinungsdatum:	20.08.2010
Gewicht:	0,479 kg