One person, one boat and mile upon mile of open sea. Ever since
Joshua Slocum circumnavigated the world in 1895-1898, sailors have
dreamed of taking to the high seas alone and many have devoted
their lives to doing just that. Sir Francis Chichester sailed
around the world in 266 days in 1966 and, two years later, Robin
Knox-Johnston became the first to do it non-stop. If one skipper
could do it fast, then others thought they could do it faster. From
the first Observer Single-handed Transatlantic Race (Ostar) in
1960, the idea of lone sailors pitting their wits against each
other and the elements aboard such delicate-seeming craft has
captured the public's imagination. This text explores the
background of all the major single-handed sailing races from the
pioneering Ostar to the Vendee Globe. Each chapter traces the
history of each race and includes a detailed map of the route.
Feature spreads on celebrated skippers and their dramatic stories
are included, along with an exploration of the impact these
fearless men and women have had on boat design, as their quest for
sailing excellence has continued to challenge boat technology.
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