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October 25, 2006 · about 20 years ago

Knox-Johnston reveals storm drama

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston has described the dramatic storm which forced him to return to port just over a day into the Velux 5 Oceans race. The 67-year-old legendary yachtsman rolled his Saga Insurance vessel 360 degrees in winds of more than 70 knots during a storm in the Bay of Biscay.

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Sir Robin Knox-Johnston has described the dramatic storm which forced him to return to port just over a day into the Velux 5 Oceans race.

The 67-year-old legendary yachtsman rolled his Saga Insurance vessel 360 degrees in winds of more than 70 knots during a storm in the Bay of Biscay.

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