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Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race
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Excerpted from the website:
- One of nine sailors to compete in the Times Golden Globe Race, Sir Robin set off from Falmouth on 14 June 1968. He had no sponsorship for his attempt to conquer the Everest of the sailing world. With his yacht Suhaili packed to the gunwales with supplies – including bottles of whisky and fruitcake baked by his aunt – for a voyage that was to last just over ten months. He arrived back in Falmouth after 312 days at sea, on 22 April 1969, winner of the race and secured his place in the history books as the first man ever to sail solo and non-stop around the world.
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