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2 Nov 2015
Throwback: One year on since Sir Robin Knox-Johnston’s victorious Route du Rhum campaign
One year ago today, Clipper Race Founder and Chairman, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, 76, started Transatlantic solo race the Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe, leaving St Malo, France. The British adventurer and first ever man to sail solo, non-stop around the world in 1968/9, came third in the Rhum class on his Open 60, Grey Power, 32 years after last…
22 Apr 2015
46th anniversary of Sir Robin Knox-Johnston’s Golden Globe victory
Forty-six years ago today, Clipper Race chairman and founder Sir Robin Knox-Johnston finished victorious in the Sunday Times Golden Globe race to complete the first nonstop solo circumnavigation. The sole…
5 Apr 2015
France tour for Sir Robin and first French skipper Olivier Cardin
The Clipper Race’s first ever French skipper Olivier Cardin has sailed into Saint Malo, France with Sir Robin Knox-Johnston for a tour following the successful call for a Fr ench…
13 Jan 2015
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston is YJA’s Yachtsman of the Year
Legendary Clipper Race founder Sir Robin Knox-Johnston is the YJA's British Yachtsman of the Year for the fourth time. Sir Robin, 75, beat other shortlisted sailors Giles Scott and Miranda…
13 Dec 2014
Relive Sir Robin’s Route du Rhum campaign on BBC TV News Channel
Last month, at 75 years old, our founder and chairman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston returned to solo ocean racing by taking on the 3500 mile transatlantic French classic Route du Rhum BBC TV reporter Chris Eakin joined Sir Robin on his delivery voyage aboard Grey Power from Portsmouth Harbour to St Malo. He then maintained contact with the boat through regular…
6 Dec 2014
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston receives Route du Rhum prize
British adventurer and Clipper Race founder Sir Robin Knox-Johnston has received his Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe prize at a ceremony in Paris. Sir Robin, 75, came third in…
24 Nov 2014
An inspirational legend
More than forty five years since his historical circumnavigation, legendary Clipper Race founder Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, 75, continues to prove inspirational to adventurers around the globe. Following his remarkable podium achievement in the solo, transatlantic Route du Rhum this weekend, Sir Robin received a hero's welcome to Guadeloupe, and messages of congratulations from sailors and fellow adventurers have flooded in…
23 Nov 2014
“The finish of the race was as hard as the beat down the English Channel” - Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston has said yesterday's finish of the Route du Rhum race was as hard as the beat down the English Channel during the first 36 hours, when there…
22 Nov 2014
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston ‘ecstatic’ with third in Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe race
British adventurer and Clipper Race founder Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, 75, has finished solo Transatlantic race the Route du Rhum in third place in the Rhum class. Sir Robin crossed the…
22 Nov 2014
Denouement in Route du Rhum race for Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
Clipper Race Founder and Chairman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston has made ground on second-placed boat and is only 1 5 miles behind in the battle for the two remaining Rhum class…
21 Nov 2014
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston back in third in Route du Rhum race
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston has moved back into third place in the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe and has a lead of 13 miles on the distance to finish over…
20 Nov 2014
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston answers your questions on his Route du Rhum race
On Saturday, we invited the public to send their questions for British adventurer Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, currently racing in the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe. The Clipper Race Chairman…
20 Nov 2014
“The squalls disrupted any thoughts of getting some sleep”
Clipper Race Founder and Chairman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston has had another night of squalls with the wind shifting by as much as 309 degrees in the Route du Rhum -…
19 Nov 2014
Another night of squalls for Sir Robin Knox-Johnston in Route du Rhum
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston has had another night of squalls in the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe race. The Clipper Race Founder and Chairman, 75, had a lot of sail…
18 Nov 2014
A day of steady Trade winds for Sir Robin Knox-Johnston in Route du Rhum
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston has had a day of steady winds but is now 58 miles from third-placed Andrea Mura on Vento di Sardegna in the Route du Rhum - Destination…
17 Nov 2014
Wind backs giving Sir Robin Knox-Johnston more favourable conditions
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston has had a more peaceful night in the Route du Rhum race after a very tiring 24 hours of rain squalls and wind shifts. Sir Robin, on…
16 Nov 2014
Tiring 24 hours of squalls for Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston is still in third position tonight despite a very tiring 24 hours in the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe Race. A thrilling battle for the third…
15 Nov 2014
Send your questions for adventurer Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
Currently third in the Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe (Rhum class) solo Transatlantic race, Clipper Race Founder and Chairman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston would like to invite followers to submit…
15 Nov 2014
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston moves into third position
Clipper Race Founder and Chairman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston moved up to third in the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe race Rhum class last night, and is now just one…
14 Nov 2014
“My position is vulnerable and the race is far from finished” - Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston has overtaken rival Jean-Paul Froc and is in fourth place in the Rhum class of the Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe race. Sir Robin, on his…
13 Nov 2014
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston intent on overtaking rivals in Route du Rhum race
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston is chasing the fourth-placed boat in the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe race Rhum class, rival Jean-Paul Froc on Groupe Berto. Sir Robin moved up a…
12 Nov 2014
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston: I’m gritting my teeth in Route du Rhum race
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston is within the Azores High Pressure System that is spreading southwards and gybed last night to try and reach stronger winds south of the high as quickly…
9 Nov 2014
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston chases Rhum class leaders
Clipper Race chairman and founder Sir Robin Knox-Johnston has made up ground on the Rhum class leaders on day 7 of the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe. Sir Robin…
8 Nov 2014
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston closes gap on Jean-Paul Froc
Clipper Race chairman and founder Sir Robin Knox-Johnston has entered the Trades and is beating on day 6 of the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe race. He has closed…
7 Nov 2014
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston fighting to recover lost ground
Clipper Race chairman and founder Sir Robin Knox-Johnston is still seventh in the Rhum class in the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe race. However he did lose ground overnight…
6 Nov 2014
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston makes good speed as wind veers
Clipper Race chairman and founder Sir Robin Knox-Johnston is seventh in the Rhum class in Transatlantic solo race, the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe. He is currently making 10.1…
5 Nov 2014
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston slowly reeling in the Rhum class
Here is Clipper Race chairman and founder Sir Robin Knox-Johnston's latest Route du Rhum blog from Wednesday morning. He is now in seventh position on his Open 60 Grey Power,…
4 Nov 2014
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston speeds up in Bay of Biscay
Clipper Race founder and chairman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston has entered the Bay of Biscay on Day 3 of the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe Race. He is currently making…
3 Nov 2014
Big seas and gusting winds for Sir Robin Knox-Johnston on first night of Route du Rhum race
Clipper Race chairman and founder, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, has sent his first blog since he started Transatlantic solo race, the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe yesterday at 1400 CET…
2 Nov 2014
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston starts solo Transatlantic race, Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe
Clipper Race founder and chairman, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, 75, has started Transatlantic solo race the Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe, 32 years after last competing in the French classic…
30 Oct 2014
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston honoured with the medal of Saint Malo, France
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, Founder and Chairman of the Clipper Race, has been given the medal of the honour of the City of Saint Malo. Mayor Claude Renoult presented Sir Robin…
29 Oct 2014
Sir Robin seeks French entry in next race edition
As he prepares for his departure from St Malo this weekend for the Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe, Sir Robin has called for more French people to take on…
22 Oct 2014
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston departs UK to compete in Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe
Clipper Race founder Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, 75, has departed Portsmouth, UK on his Open 60 Grey Power ahead of the start of French classic race the Route du Rhum –…