05/04/2007
English solo sailing legend Sir Robin Knox-Johnston has crossed the finish line of the VELUX 5 OCEANS in Bilbao (Basque Country) at 11:22:03 local time (09:22:03 GMT). The 68 year old sailor completed the third and final leg of the VELUX 5 OCEANS onboard Saga Insurance after a transatlantic sprint that started in Norfolk (USA) 16 days, 17 hours and 2 minutes ago.
The challenge started on the 22nd of October 2006 when the fleet left Bilbao. Six month later and after 159 days, 12 hours and 42 minutes at sea, Sir Robin’s result marks an extraordinary achievement. First man to ever complete a solo circumnavigation in 1969, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston now 68, sails into the history books after completing this historic solo voyage.
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