The Golden Globe Race skipper Abhilash Tomy's dismasted yacht

The Indian Navy is expected to salvage Abhilash Tomy's dismasted yacht, Thuriya. The injured Golden Globe Race skipper was evacuated by the crew of a French patrol boat

A portrait of Sir Robin Knox-Johnston

Only one sailor completed the 1968-69 Sunday Times Golden Globe Race. Katy Stickland meets Sir Robin Knox-Johnston as he recalls 
his groundbreaking voyage which started 50 years ago