Knox-Johnston

/ ˌnɒksˈdʒɒnstən /

noun

1. Knox-JohnstonSir Robin (William Robert Patrick)1939MBritishSPORT AND GAMES: yachtsman Sir Robin ( William Robert Patrick ). born 1939, British yachtsman. He was the first to sail round the world alone nonstop (1968–69)

Example Sentences

He has previously sailed around the world, as part of Sir Robin Knox-Johnston's crew in 2007, but doing it solo will be a challenge on an entirely new level.

From BBC

Mr Holt also saw off sailing heroes Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and Dee Caffari, both known for historic voyages around the globe non-stop and single-handed.

From BBC

In 1969, Knox-Johnston became the first person to make a nonstop single-handed circumnavigation of the globe when he was the only competitor in a round-the-world yacht race to make it home.

From The Guardian

Ten weeks into the voyage, Knox-Johnston’s radio broke down.

From The Guardian

“I reckon I can celebrate the 50th anniversary but can’t guarantee I’ll be around for 100th,” Knox-Johnston, 80, said in a phone interview.

From Seattle Times