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April 22, 2009

Happy 40th Anniversary Sir Robin

It was 40 years ago today....
Rkjkid

Ever since I worked out last year that this would be the 40th anniversary of what, in my humble opinion the greatest feat in sailing, I felt this was a day worth celebrating. Clearly many many others do.

For all you have done and are still doing for this great sport, we thank you!

Looking forward to celebrating the 50th!

Posted by on April 22, 2009 at 05:29 AM in Great Sailors |

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Redwing

I'm in/posted!

May the Knox-Johnston be with you!

Posted by: Redwing | April 22, 2009 at 06:37 AM

JP

I've posted.

Funnily enough last night was talking to a chap in a bar in SW London (as you do) and he had done the Clipper round the world race, so I asked if he'd met RKJ.

When he said yes, many times, of course asked for more details, but alas before I could get his answer we were both interupted by others asking each of us questions and so never got to find out :(

Next time.......

Posted by: JP | April 22, 2009 at 07:19 AM

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