Sir Robin Knox-Johnston: Sailing Legend | Full Documentary
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- Sir Robin Knox-Johnston: Sailing Legend looks into the man who became the first person to sail solo and non-stop around the world.
In his own words, Sir Robin explains the story behind his epic achievement over 50 years ago. Hear from Ben Ainslie Alex Thomson Racing, Sir Chris Bonington and Dee Caffari on how Sir Robin continues to inspire others to push themselves to their limits and be adventurous.
Find out what it was like to be in isolation with no communications to training ordinary people to become ocean racers.
From battling through monster waves, to being ‘lost at sea’ after losing his radio, and fighting off a shark, Sir Robin relieves the journey and shares never before seen photographs and diary entries. The documentary looks back on his remarkable life, career, legacy and his astonishing influence on the sport.
"To me, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston is an iconic figure and one of the greatest sailors to have ever set foot in a boat" - Sir Ben Ainslie
"The thing that made Robin stand out so much was that he wasn't well known, he wasn't famous, he was an ordinary chap who built his own boat and did something nobody on earth had ever done before. Through sheer drive, guts and determination." - John Simpson, BBC Correspondent - กีฬา
The best documentary yet about this extraordinary person.
Actually, I would have preferred that the filmmakers just concentrate on Knox-Johnston and his story---his round-the-world adventure and achievement. But they've thrown a lot of ancillary stuff in the film that, for me, muck it up. I don't need to see shots of modern sailboats and comments from modern sailors--we all realize how dramatically technology has changed in 55 years or so--or shots of Apollo spacecraft, etc. They keep interrupting the drama of his dangerous attempt with all the sidelight material.
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@@richardernsberger5692 I mean, Knox-Johnston made his voyage in 1968-69, he heard the Apollo 8 astronauts make their Christmas Eve broadcast when he was alone in the Atlantic, he was one of the BBC’s guests for their moon landing coverage a few months after he got back and in old age he and Buzz Aldrin have become friends, I think it’s an important part of the Suhaili story that it happened against the backdrop of the Space Race.
I always thought he was a legend. But the fact he gave his winning to Donald Crowhurst's family just makes me think so much more of him. What a great man.
Althought I agree wholeheartedly that it was a noble thing to do, how could anybody in his situation not do that? You wouldn’t be able to sleep at night
If this doesn’t capture the human spirit I don’t know what will....helping the Crowhurst family with the prize money is possibly his finest moment. Absolutely a role model for all to aspire to be. Not an amazing adventurer, but an amazing human being.
Thanks for the kind words
not an amasing adventurer???
@@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568 I would like to think he meant, not only an amazing adventurer.
Knighted for good reason.
If more people looked to this kind of man for their aspirations, it would be a much better world.
He donated his £5000 golden globe money to the Crowhurst family. He's tough as anything and also has compassion and seflessness.. What a cool guy !
I knew about the story of Douglas Crowhurst but not about Sir Robin donating his prize. His matter of factness about is astounding "well, 4 kids were going to lose their house..."
A man with the heart of a true sailor.
£74,613.67 equivalent in 2021
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Sir Robin Knox-Johnston defines greatness in every form.
Of all the things this great man has done,giving the Crowhurst family his prize money so they had a roof over their head might just be the best and tells you all you need to know about the man.
Great doc about a true legend.
Absolutely, says it all about the content of this man's character.
Yes indeed, especially since Mr. Crowhurst died in the race. The house was mortaged to aquire the boat.
Yes, apparently his balls were that big he used them in stormy conditions as a drogue, throwing them over the bow in bad weather to steady the vessel
That is what TH-cam was built for. Gave up TV for a long time, and for films like this I’m happy to watch any ads. Kudos to of course The Sir, as well as to the film crew!
An amazing documentary about an extraordinary person! Stunning!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I met him at Fremantle Harbour when he was competing in a round the world race. He asked me for some change for a parking ticket. We had a great chat about his adventures.
The man is an icon and a true gentlemen. What really stood out to me, aside from his remarkable sailing accomplishment, was his donation of the round the world prize money to the family of the “lost Captain”. A true gentleman, a truly honorable man.
This is one of the most inspiring and best things I've seen on TH-cam in a very long time. Amazing. Hats off.
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I am amazed at this mans achievements . If the world had more people of his character it would truly be a wonderful place for all
Thank you Bill for your kind words :)
When I first saw Robin I instantly had to think about Chris Bonnington the fact that they are actually friends makes my day! These extra ordinary people who do these amazing things because not doing them is not even an option, will always be remembered. This is true for adventurers, artists, craftsmen, etc. Life is all about experiences and not about the stuff you have laying around giving you a false sense of accomplishment. This is the lesson I’m learning my children,, they are gradually understanding that a lot of people have become a slave of their own belongings and are not able to get behind the steering wheel of their lives!
He has that gift of managing his fears. A man without fear is just dangerous... I'm still a boy. Only been sailing for 40 years...
I had the great pleasure of dining with Sir Robin Knox-Johnson in Dunkirk, It was the 2005 Dunkirk Little Ships return to Dunkirk, Sir Robin had sailed over on the steam tug Challenge.
ST Challenge was a Thames tug and had seen action in WWII during the Dunkirk evacuation. During the war she assisted shipping in the Thames and helped prepare the floating harbour for the D Day landings. Later in life she was moored in St Katherines Dock, the marina that Sir Robin designed. Space was needed so The Dunkirk Trust bought her for a pound and then spending many years restoring her. Her attendance at the 2005 return was a great achievement.
Thus I and my family together with my son in law and his parents, had a very pleasant evening in the company of such a great adventurer. Being a member of the Dunkirk Little Ships and the owner of Lazy Days, it has amazed me how those old wooden boats have stood the tests of time and tide.
Great video and thanks a lot for posting it, watching it has made the evening Wizz past.
I’m named after Robin!! Honored beyond words
Robin was a pioneer in sailing and a selfless human being. I have to admire him as a sailor and a person.
Excellent.
I couldn’t be more inspired, a solute from across the pond. Thank you so much.
It’s long overdue that he be made a peer. Lord Robin Knox Johnston.
Absolutely brilliant documentary. The donation of prize money. The story of the waves that swallowed the boat while he hung onto the mast. All of his achievements, a gripping life.
Well stated ⚡️⚡️⛈🌩
This documentary is more than 50 minutes... But watching A Sailing Legend who is my hero & my inspiration felt like it took only less than 5 minutes to watch it from start to finish but with so much pure joy, entertainment, upliftment, & contentment! May I be blessed & lucky to meet you personally one day Sir Robin Knox-Johnston - Gratitude & Respect to him always.
Glad you enjoyed Gary
@@ClipperRTW - twas such a pleasure... Thankyou for sharing this...⛵⛵⚓⚓🤗🤗💖💖🌈🌈
A very well put together documentary about an extraordinary sailor/person. We met Sir Robin one evening outside the famous Chainlocker pub in Falmouth, Uk when he was in town for the 50th anniversary of the Golden Globe yacht race. Very interesting hour spent with him. Plus I have a photo of him and my wife to treasure. thanks for all the inspiration Robin.
Astounding. What a story! The world needs more people like Sir Robin.
Amazing man
Sir Robin Knox Johnston was an inspiration to many a sailor.
Especially my brother, Captain Hal (Harold) White in Bermuda.
True gentleman true hero 🦸♂️
Wow! What a Great Man of Great Achievement and Character! So glad i found this documentary, or did it find me. 🤔
Had to drop by and watch this again! So much respect for Sir Robin! First human to single-handed, nonstop circumnavigate the globe! What an inspiring achievement!
Robin was a pioneer in sailing and a selfless human being. I have to admire him as a sailor and a person.
Indeed.
The likes of him are few and far between.
Legend.
Respect.
First Time I hear This Story, I am speechless, "WOW" Lots of courage and determination... My respect for Sir Robin Knox.
@MrGunboat78 Great, thanks for the info, I am getting them ASAP.
Climbed up on the mast and watched the wave hit and the boat disappeared below me and all I could see were 2 mast and water ... after what seemed ages the boat pops up and oh good .... Wow totally unreal. What a Legend! Wow and then there is the circumnavigation races when he was 70+ Amazing story and documentary. Such a generous man to take care of the Crowhurst family. Awesome. Thanks Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.
A magnificent documentary. It was quite amazing how rapidly sailing round the world exploded after his return. Almost exactly 2 years later the first around the world race for fully crew yachts was proposed. That became the Whitbread Race when 17 yachts departed Portsmouth in September 1973. It was divided into four legs, stopping at Cape Town, Sydney, Rio de Janeiro and back to Portsmouth. I was lucky enough to be on a yacht for Leg 3 which rounded the Horn. It was his idea of an ideal yacht, steel hull and 59 foot. We still of course had no GPS and only an HF radio for communications and it was long before water makers. Amongst the crew of 10, we had 17 timepieces. That included three deck chronometers and one of the very first quartz watches. Out of the 17, that was the only one still working when we arrived in Rio. Wear and tear on races like that is ferocious. On that first race, three people died.
Never heard of this man. All my life, I've thought Sir Francis Chichester was the first to sail solo round the world, but didn't know he had stopped over. He was celebrated when I was a boy and was one my heroes.
Huge respect to Sir Francis Chichester. However, Sir Robin completed his round the world voyage non-stop.
Class Act!
... fantastic, thanks :)
Good on him. Fantastic achievements across his career. Moitissier is my hero, but no question Robin is an exceptional man and sailor.
Being French and more into cruising than racing, Moitessier is my favorite too. But in the end, for me both won that race and got different rewards according to their personality. Staying true to yourself.
Sitting on my couch watching this documentary, locked down for seven months by Covid19, knowing the Clipper Race was interrupted by the virus too, Sir Robin cries out to me, “Get up! Get up! Get going!” So, I will. Thank you Sir. Thank you also to the story tellers who love you and share your story so beautifully.
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston is a remarkable and inspiring man. His care for others, indicated so early on through his donation to the Crowehurst family and continuing through his dedication to promoting the sport of sailing and all of the challenges that go with it to all walks of society is both commendable and legendary. He is truly one of the few heroes to whom we can all look to draw from his example of leadership and selflessness. Hats off to him.
Very glad this ended up in my recommendations. What an inspiration.
Wow! What a legend!🥳
Wwhat a great inspiration.. thank you.. fair winds forever Sir..
Thank you kindly
Thank you for posting! I was born just before Sir Robin Knox made his first sail around the world.
The word 'Legend' is applied far too freely nowadays where there seems to be an enthusiasm for celebrating mediocrity, but it was certainly correctly applied in this instance. Great documentary; thank you.
I read his book called A World of my Own while working on a cruise ship doing a world cruise from Southampton to Southampton in 4 months and was the best reading experience of my life. What a story! I dont think I'll ever do something like sail my own yacht around the world but just the idea of it and the stories told about it is fascinating.
Indeed what an amazing man. A top representative of mankind.
Awesome, amazing life
Excellent British gent. We need more Sir Robins!
very inspiring
While we all have our soft spots for this amazing accomplishment, let's never underestimate Sir Ernest Shackleton... I cannot imagine any contemporaries not having him on a separate pedestal for one of the all time greatest navigators and leaders. Three cheers.
Absolutely...but indeed Sir Ernest Schackleton...my personal "history" heroe
Agreed, UF!
His creation of the clipper demonstrates his unique humanity.
A true pioneer whose motives leave many wanting.
I was very lucky to have been lucky enough to know them both!
A legenD!!!!!! I’m in the states and never knew of him til I started sailing well into my 20’s it’s quite a shame sailing doesn’t enjoy a more widespread base in this point and click hurry hurry rush rush world. All the best and fair winds.
Thank you for posting this. What a man. What an accomplishment.
Robin is an inspiration, an explorer, an adventurer. An Absolute bloody legend.
He is a giant among men. What amazing sailor par none. Bravo! I read your story 40 years ago and I have always had love of the sea. I love you and what you do Sir Robin Knox-Robinson.
Thanks for your kind words Gary :)
In sailing world, he has no peer!
An amazing gentleman and legend. Ultimate respect
exelente!
Truely an amazing bloke. RESPECT.
I can't say I see the sense of traveling around the world and not stopping to smell the roses a little here and there. But it is impressive.
I read Robin's book about his journey, it was an fantastic read, i could not wait to pick it up everyday, sadly i leant my copy to a friend, who says he lost it.
Amazing documentary about one of the greatest sailors in the world! He’s been an inspiration since I started sailing almost 40 years ago. Congratulations on putting this together!
This brought tears to my eyes
It is amazing what we can do when we refuse to let fear run our lives.
yes indeed - we need that spirit in ourselves right now, just for a few more months until all the bad guys have gone.
I was very privileged to have Sir Robin respond politely back to my hello to him. He gave me a rare treat and I was thrilled to bits. I was only a toddler at the time Sir Robin completed his epic journey around the world nonstop, but thank you so much. Well done Sir Robin. :)
Wonderful!
I am Grateful for the amazing opportunity to take part in the upcoming Clipper Race, and to learn the art of sailing. Now I know the whole story and am even more excited than ever. Thank you Sir Robin and all those that came before me, inspiring and giving my life focus once again. I am more excited than ever to get on with this race and the challenges that lay ahead.
Thank you for your kind words Evan. We are thrilled to have you racing with us :)
Beautifully done documentary about a truly amazing sailor and adventurer. Even with my 50 years of sailing all over the world, I can barely comprehend what he has done on the open ocean.
This is a great documentary about Sir Robin. I highly recommend his book about the voyage, It's hard to put down if you are a sailor.
Is that because of the constant motion?
The book, “Voyage for Madmen” was a great documentary about the race. His book is an excellent read too.
I read his book, he is a very special man. His life is so inspirable not only for sailors but everyone.
Truly a man’s man. Inspirational.
What a seaman.And good man and good soul.I wish for all seafarers good sea and good health and long prosperous life.
I want to mention that one of my college,Captain Damian Parnham ,well known circumnavigator ,left this world ,sadly on September 2018.He was my captain on multicat MCS Ailsa in Bristol in 2018 summer.Last message from him was from Nigeria on some ASD Tug Boat.After that I heard that he is passed.
Outstanding...what a wonderful human being, God Bless Sir Robin Knox-Johnston.
Sir, you are my Hero. Thank you for your life, story and humbleness.
so glad i saw this! what an extraordinary life!
What a remarkable life , achievement, and a humble Great man 👨! Brilliant documentary, hats 🎩 off to Robin Knox Johnston!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! This is an inspiring, amazingly well done documentary. I was touched to tears at times, and now I want to go and do the clipper race; that is all your fault! 🙂
Amazing video!
Remarkable life. A true force of nature.
This might be the greatest soccer documentary I’ve seen
un eroe e un vero Marinaio , Grande Robin Legend
Absolutely beautiful and amazing, great job Sir Robin. You are the real Robin Hood of the sea.God bless
Brilliant, what an inspiration to us all.
Personally I think Sir Robins achievement far outshines that of any modern day yacht race around the World, even the chap who got round in 42 day, is nothing in comparison
As others have said - helping the tragic Crowhurst's young family was truly a noble act of kindness.
What a legend
Respects Sir, fantastic achievement, a real master of the seas !!!!!
Fantastic man... Fantastic accomplishments.....Fantastic video! Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it :)
Amazing... What an inspiration for life
Smashing.
What an amazing man and sailor, So much respect.
His attitude to intense stressful situations seems to be something lacking in todays men, Myself included. the story of being up the mast and seeing your lifeline disappear so casually really captured the mindset of such a man.
What a thoughtful gesture to donate his prize money to the Crowhurst family a true Gentleman
Absolutely epic, I’ve met sir Robin when I did the installation and maintenance of the the clipper round the world in the late 90s and also worked on his wonderful yacht in Blagdons yard Plymouth. Great pioneer
What a guy ! 🤙🏼
I’m named after Robin!! Honored beyond words
What a legend
Crowhurst was right about the speed to tri's , really great Documentary .. thank you for sharing !
This video is an event in itself! Thoroughly inspiring. Uplifted.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great respect Sir.I am not intrested in rece,but sailing is part of my whole life since when I was kid.
Clone this bloke. The world needs you.
Sam, love your videos and sense of adventure. Thank you!
Glad you like them!