The top hamper, yes I agree she does look top heavy, however that arrangement was common among Far Eastern ships.
Month: June 2018
Golden Globe, more
I may well attend the start, Barry Pickthall, one of the organisers suggested I apply for a press pass; dunit. Robin tells me he is sailing ‘Suhali’ to the GGR Programme in Les Sables d’Olonne June 16, race starts July 1st Meanwhile, here, I received and dealt with ~ “«NZZ am Sonntag» is a quality … Read more
The Great Southern Ocean
With Pete Goss, a wonderful man, together designing “Spirit of Mystery. He said to me “Gordon it’s an honour to meet you” ~ while I was saying thank you I was thinking err no. Pete it is an honour to meet YOU sir !
Of his painting “Spirit of Mystery” he said many memorable things including ” it has everything except the noise which is unforgettable”.
I would like to paint another Southern Ocean scene, but would anyone buy it? Probably no one… I’d like to paint the way the late great Alex Hurst who I knew well and loved my work described it to me, with a couples of big 4 master wind jammers in a storm, perhaps from the deck of one.
What do you think?
Maybe I’ll do something for the next Golden Globe race, if I’m asked, maybe?
At Sea
From Robin Knox-Johnston last night: “Busy right now. Heading for France. Good to hear from you though RKJ”
Raise your glasses
It’s time to celebrate a very special achievement with Falmouth Regatta and The Golden Globe 50 th Anniversary Race.
50 Years to the day since the completion of the first single handed non stop circumnavigation.
“Roaring Forties” commissioned by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston in many ways sums up the spirit and achievement of the first single handed, non stop circumnavigation by the 26 year old Robin Knox-Johnston. The painting has become part of our British marine heritage.
“Roaring Forties” was specially commissioned by Robin and Sue Knox-Johnston for his 50th birthday as were the signed ‘Heritage’ prints for collectors (a few remain, see below).
Sailors gave the name “Roaring Forties” to the wildest ocean on our planet, below the 40 th parallel, the Great Southern Ocean.
A Grand Day Out
Falmouth to Falmouth ~ 50 years on, 14 Th June 1968 ~ 2018.
50 th Anniversary of Robin Knox-Johnston’s voyage into the history books with ‘Suhaili’.
Falmouth Parade of Sail (11-14th June) Falmouth celebrations and feeder race to the start in Les Sables d’Olonne (Vendee, France) of the Golden Globe Race (16 June – 1st July)?
As Robin entered Falmouth he answered the customary question “where from?” with “Falmouth”.
Hands up
Hands up who remembers this? Nick Lightbody? James McGaw Thomson? Chris Fagg? who else?
This is an old photo I found a couple of days ago while discharging old photos and files.
Some of you have heard me refer to my boat building company?