Golden Globe Race

New British Marine text: Specially written at the request of British Marine News’ editor, you can see why in the text, the following can be adapted for other journals so do please bring it to the attention of any editors and journalists you know, thank you. 

The Golden Globe 50 th Anniversary Race, excitement builds with the date almost upon us.

Roaring Forties” 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.

Robin Knox-Johnston speaks
Roaring Forties

The following is part of your 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).

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