Around Again

Résumé du livre

In 1968, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston became the first person ever to sail solo, non-stop round the world. His epic, record-breaking voyage aboard his boat, Suhaili, inspired Ellen Macarthur In October 2006, at the age of sixty-seven - when most people would be settling in to a well-earned retirement - Sir Robin embarked on another gruelling circumnavigation of the globe. The sea made no allowances for his seniority. Within days of setting off, near-hurricane-strength storms in the Bay of Biscay capsized his yacht. Three-quarters of the entire fleet had to turn back. Hell and High Water is Sir Robin's account of his extraordinary return to the ultra-competitive, punishing world of single-handed round-the-world racing. It's a story of courage and astonishing resilience played out against thousands of miles of awesome ocean. Sir Robin's age makes it a unique achievement. It's difficult to overstate the physical and emotional strain to which he subjected himself. His toughness, determination and zest for life is inspiring.