Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, Patron of the Cruising Association, sets off tomorrow in the Route De Rhum competition from St. Malo to Guadeloupe.
We would like to wish him good luck from all CA Members.
You can follow his twitter feed here: https://twitter.com/SirRKJ
Sir Robin last did this race in 1982 in his 70-foot catamaran Olympus, better known as Sea Falcon. He is the oldest participant entered so far at the age of 75. Asked why he had chosen a solo Transatlantic Race at the age of 75, Knox-Johnston responded:
“Participating in the 2013 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race reminded me how much I enjoy the excitement of an ocean race. Solo sailing is where I feel most at home – no one else can benefit you or let you down – it is all in my hands. The Route de Rhum is one of the classics – it is a very well-run race.”