1968 Golden Globe Race

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:football_club
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature
inspired films
inspired art
inspired music
inspired documentaries
gptkbp:ends_at 1969-04-17
gptkbp:finish gptkb:musical
gptkbp:historical_significance first of its kind
set a precedent
influenced future events
pioneering event
changed perceptions of solo sailing
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1968 Golden Globe Race
gptkbp:impact sailing community
gptkbp:influenced sailing regulations
sailing technology
sailing culture
modern sailing races
sailing safety measures
gptkbp:inspired subsequent races
gptkbp:is_a_route_for around the world
gptkbp:is_documented_in books and films
gptkbp:launched 1968-06-14
gptkbp:legacy increased interest in solo sailing
gptkbp:location worldwide
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:navigation_system difficult
gptkbp:notable_members gptkb:Bernard_Moitessier
gptkb:Donald_Crowhurst
gptkbp:notable_winners Crowhurst's disappearance
Moitessier's decision to continue sailing
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Borough
gptkbp:participants gptkb:17
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:none
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Golden_Globe_Race_2022
Golden Globe Race 2018
gptkbp:rules no assistance allowed
gptkbp:safety_features high
gptkbp:sailing_event high
various types
gptkbp:significance first non-stop solo circumnavigation of the globe
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:The_Sunday_Times
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Golden_Globe_Race_2022
Golden Globe Race 2018
gptkbp:type single-handed sailing
gptkbp:weather_conditions challenging
gptkbp:winner gptkb:Robin_Knox-Johnston
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Robin_Knox-Johnston
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5