Nearly 40 years after Knox-Johnston became the first person to sail non-stop around the world in the 1968-69 Golden Globe, the 68 year old made history again as he completed a second solo circumnavigation of the planet.
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.
What Bernard has achieved in this race will not quickly be forgotten. His determination, stamina and capacity to sail fast and yet maintain his boat is brilliant," said Kojiro Shiraishi about Stamm's performance.
After circumnavigation of the world, Swiss solo sailor does it again. Kojiro Shiraishi takes second place. Local Unai Basurko expected to arrive on weekend.
Race leader expected in Bilbao at Midday Monday April 30. Second place Kojiro Shiraishi is only 81 miles behind Stamm and is expected to follow the skipper into Bilbao on Monday evening.
Having completed two legs of the Velux 5 Oceans, the tenacious skipper will not be able to race Leg Three but will sail to Bilbao to finish his own personal journey.
Kiwi skipper still sailing to Norfolk to complete leg two. Dalton's story in the Velux 5 Oceans has been an epic story of drama, emotion, bravery and endless bad luck.
The competition between Knox-Johnston (third place) and Basurko (fourth) has intensified despite a flooded sail locker on the British boat; a problem that has now been stabilized.
