The Sailing Podcast: ‘You Never Conquer an Ocean, You Survive It’ – Sir Robin Knox-Johnston

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Yachting Monthly’s editor, Theo Stocker hosts an array of amazing sailors to talk all things boat and adventurers. We aim to bring you the most fascinating and inspiring stories from a wide and eclectic bunch of people we’ll be featuring.

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In Episode 18 of The Sailing Podcast, host Theo Stocker sits down aboard the iconic Suhaili with a man who needs no introduction: Sir Robin Knox-Johnston CBE, arguably the greatest sailor of all time.

As the first person to sail solo and non-stop around the world (1968 Golden Globe Race), Sir Robin changed offshore racing forever. In this exclusive chat, he reflects on his legendary master mariner background, shares harrowing stories of surviving the Southern Ocean, and explains why he donated his prize money to Donald Crowhurst’s family.

We also dive into his fiery defence against the myth that sailing is an ‘elite’ sport, the creation of Clipper Ventures, and an insider look at the brand-new Clipper fleet being built.

Get in touch with us about The Sailing Podcast email presenter, Theo Stocker at: theo.stocker@futurenet.com or digital editor Toby Heppell at: toby.heppell@futurenet.com. We would love to hear your suggestions for subjects or people to cover, issues to discuss or kit to test out.