July 14

Interview with Robin Knox Johnston

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RKJ is my all-time hero. The guy is a God in my books. Thanks to Sailboats I came across this interview on Yachtpals with Robin Knox Johnston that coincided with the 40th anniversary of his starting the Golden Globe Race. My  favorite quote:
YP:  What do you think are the qualities of a good ocean sailor? RKJ: Patience, a certain amount of stubbornness, and absolutely essential is a sense of humor.
Sound words to live and sail by.
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