Sir Robin Knox-Johnston is a household name in the world of sailing and beyond, but did he ever have a driving ambition to become one of the world’s most recognised and accomplished sailors? Also, what have his achievements meant to the sport as a whole since his non-stop solo circumnavigation in 1969?
We can all agree that sailing around the world is no easy feat and that to sail around the world single handedly takes a special kind of person. In the ninth episode of 80 Seconds with Sir Robin Knox-Johnston he shares his thoughts on how to prepare for an around the world voyage alongside host Dee Caffari.
The newly updated 2020 editions of the Cruising Association's three main inland waterways cruising guides, Cruising the Inland Waterways of France and Belgium, Through the Netherlands via the Standing Mast Routes and The German Rhine, have been published by the CA's European Inland Waterways Section (EIWS) in time for the Christmas season.
Last month we announced the launch of a new video log (vlog) category in the annual Log competition for CA members and the we're delighted to unveil the accompanying Trophy - The osCA, sponsored by MS Amlin Boat Insurance, previously known as Haven Knox-Johnston.
We can also confirm that Mark Jardine, Managing Editor of YachtsandYachting.com and Sail-World.com and Vice-Chairman of the Yachting Journalists' Association (YJA), will be judging the 2019 entries.
We'll be hosting an Open Weekend at our London headquarters at CA House, Limehouse Basin on Saturday February 29 and Sunday March 1.
A number of high-profile marine brands have already signed up to exhibit during the two-day event and the author, journalist and broadcaster Tom Cunliffe is confirmed as guest speaker for the Saturday evening.
Getting out on the water to go sailing gives many people around the world great pleasure and the chance to relax and escape the stresses of everyday life. In this Episode Dee Caffari talks to Sir Robin again, this time about his views of the unjustified perception that sailing is an inaccessible and expensive sport to enjoy.
The duo encourage more people who have not been out on the water boating for fun, to give it a go to dispel the myth that boating is only for the elite few and not for the many.
What is in store for the world of sailing? What is Sir Robin’s dream to get more people involved in the sport we all enjoy so much?
In episode 7 of 80 Seconds with Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, Dee asks about his vision of things to come into the future. Looking at both changes to the types of sailing participated in and the technical details of the boats we will be sailing on, Sir Robin draws on his experience to predict the future.
Brexit will have a big impact on cruising sailors, introducing more bureaucracy and administrative burdens, particularly for cruising sailors who sail for extended periods of time in EU countries.
A packed line-up of presentations including cruising the from the Clyde to Scoresby Sund, the Biscay Coast of France, the Baltic, The Scillies and Southern Ireland, the French Inland Waterways and sailing around the UK plus talks from other Show exhibitors providing specialist advice on a variety of subjects will be on offer on the 'CA Stage' at this year's Scotland's Boat Show, taking place from October 11-13.
NEW MEMBER ALERT! If you joined the CA at Southampton Boat Show on Mon 16th Sep and you haven’t heard from us yet, please email membership@theca.org.uk and we’ll get right back to you.
A number of high-profile marine brands have already signed up to exhibit during the two-day event and the author, journalist and broadcaster Tom Cunliffe is confirmed as guest speaker for the Saturday evening.