Sir Robin Knox-Johnston

GPTKB entity

Properties (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf person
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Royal_Ocean_Racing_Club
gptkbp:associatedWith Clipper Round the World Yacht Race
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Knight_Bachelor
Golden_Globe_Award_for_sailing
gptkbp:birthDate 1939-03-17
gptkbp:children 3
gptkbp:famousFor ocean sailing
gptkbp:famousPerson A World of My Own
gptkbp:finaleDate 1969-04-17
gptkbp:firstHeld first to complete a solo non-stop circumnavigation
gptkbp:fleetSize Suhaili
gptkbp:fullName gptkb:Sir_Robin_Knox-Johnston
gptkbp:golfingEvents over 50 years
Golden Globe Race
navigation and seamanship
promotes sailing education
multiple world records
prominent figure
part of sailing history
awarded honorary titles
recognized by sailing organizations
advocated for sustainable sailing practices
participated in various international races
speaks at sailing events
gptkbp:honorificPrefix Honorary Doctor of Science
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Sir_Francis_Chichester
gptkbp:inspiration young sailors
gptkbp:launchDate 1968-06-14
gptkbp:mediaAppearances documentaries about sailing
gptkbp:nationality British
gptkbp:notableEvent first person to sail solo non-stop around the world
gptkbp:occupation sailor
gptkbp:residence gptkb:London
gptkbp:sailing_classes gptkb:Knox-Johnston_Sailing_School
inspiration for future generations
adventure and exploration
numerous accolades
circumnavigation of the globe
Suhaili
solo sailing
fastest solo circumnavigation of the globe
mentors young sailors
authored several books on sailing
influenced sailing culture
legacy in the sailing community
promoting ocean sailing
supports sailing charities
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Sally_Knox-Johnston
gptkbp:website robinknoxjohnston.com