This man has class ,and what he did helping the family keep their home ,I got nothing but respect for you sir .when I grow up I want to be just like you .
Robin Knox-Johnson, what a legend! He is so resilient and driven and strong in every way, and at the same time so kind. When he won the Golden Globe circumnavigation he gave his winnings to Clare Crowhurst to help with raising her children. This man is my hero. Thank you Robin for being such an inspiring tough strong man but also a gentleman! From Australia 🇦🇺
Claire Crowhurst and her young family were to emerge as the real heroes following Donald Crowhurst's 'disastrous adventure', but I'm sure she would not agree.
As soon as he said that I paused the screen and wrote that quote down! I am going to live by that, and pass it onto as many people as I can. Thank you Robin Knox-Johnson.
The extraordinary thing about both Moitessier and Knox Johnson was that just how at home they were at sea. Almost as if they were more dolphin than man.
Beautiful. Just beautiful. Thank You, friend, for putting this here to share with us. Love when He said "my God, they've got to my family too" :))) p.s. i've ALWAYS been a Tennent's Extra man!! :))
Three days since the start of the commemorative anniversary. Fifty years later, nineteen sailors and the same equipment Sir Robin used to complete his voyage. Certainly is a hero!
This man has got more balls than the current and army and navy have combined. They don't make men that tough anymore..... Only pathetic men are scared to be alone for long periods. You are a pioneer sir Johnston...keep sailing
Alain Pascal Routhier Moitessier could have won, but he chose to sail to Tahiti and become an adulterer. An amazing sailor and a true Frenchman. Knox-Johnston sailed into the history books.
This man has class ,and what he did helping the family keep their home ,I got nothing but respect for you sir .when I grow up I want to be just like you .
Knox-Johnston is truly a British Legend ✊️ I can't sail to save My Life but Listening to Sir Robin Knox-Johnston I'm there with Him 🤗🤗🤗🤗
a true British gentleman, as tough as they come.. a very rare breed of human, in this day and age
Robin Knox-Johnson, what a legend! He is so resilient and driven and strong in every way, and at the same time so kind. When he won the Golden Globe circumnavigation he gave his winnings to Clare Crowhurst to help with raising her children. This man is my hero. Thank you Robin for being such an inspiring tough strong man but also a gentleman! From Australia 🇦🇺
Such a great documentary. Would love to see more of the unaired footage.
He donated his prize money to the woman and her family who lost their husband in the race. That's why I like Knox-Johnston.
Donald Crowhurst's wife I believe.
Thanks for posting that
@@Rufinoman yes she was.
Claire Crowhurst and her young family were to emerge as the real heroes following Donald Crowhurst's 'disastrous adventure', but I'm sure she would not agree.
What a hero!
One of our sailing Legends
"I have no right to let the me down, who's gotten me this far." -Friggin' *brilliant*.
As soon as he said that I paused the screen and wrote that quote down! I am going to live by that, and pass it onto as many people as I can. Thank you Robin Knox-Johnson.
Massive respect
The extraordinary thing about both Moitessier and Knox Johnson was that just how at home they were at sea. Almost as if they were more dolphin than man.
Class is like a language. Somewhat like one's mother tongue. All the rest you learn over a lifetime. This is a man fluent in class.
The more I read about this particular seaman & gentleman, the more I admire him, he's right up there with Slocum & Willis in my humble opinion!
Beautiful. Just beautiful. Thank You, friend, for putting this here to share with us. Love when He said "my God, they've got to my family too" :))) p.s. i've ALWAYS been a Tennent's Extra man!! :))
7:30 "Gosh, the French have got at my family as well."
HA! What a card.
Three days since the start of the commemorative anniversary. Fifty years later, nineteen sailors and the same equipment Sir Robin used to complete his voyage. Certainly is a hero!
This man has got more balls than the current and army and navy have combined.
They don't make men that tough anymore.....
Only pathetic men are scared to be alone for long periods.
You are a pioneer sir Johnston...keep sailing
What an honor to be introduced to RKJ by my mate Bruce Maxwell at Hawaii Yacht Club...in the bar of course!
The man is my hero. That is what 'tough' and self reliant meant back in the day. Don't make them like that anymore.
Natures gentleman with a heart of gold.
A really lovely boat.
What a legend!
What a hero.
No one come close to his charisma and true morale
I'm speechless.
A great man.
His book 'A World of My Own' is my favourite.
This guy is super cool!!
what a decent man he was giving the prize money to Crowhurst's widow and children.
Quel incroyable marin !
He never judged crowhurst
The kind of British hero that kids could look up to, who have they got now? Pop stars and footballers ?
Who made his sails?
"My God, the French have gotten to my family as well"
😂😂
'It would be much nicer if an Englishman did it first' hero ;)
Just found out about this guy he’s fuckin awesome
"Going to sea is like going to prison...with a chance of drowning besides"...SJ
Veteran UK , big difference between the sailing boat and a prison cell 24/7
yep, real world is out there in the wind and waves, that is why Moitessier is the el winner of that race and Johnson is merely the recipient.
I take my hat off to both of them - incredible sailors from a much more difficult era of long distance sailing.
Alain Pascal Routhier Moitessier could have won, but he chose to sail to Tahiti and become an adulterer. An amazing sailor and a true Frenchman. Knox-Johnston sailed into the history books.
They both "sailed into the history books".