Sir Robin Homecoming - Portsmouth Saturday

by Pitch PR on 12 May 2007
Following his solo circumnavigation of the world, the 68 year old sailor returns to Portsmouth, Saturday 12 May.

Having completed The Ultimate Solo Challenge, the VELUX 5 Oceans, Sir Robin Knox - Johnston on board SAGA Insurance will be escorted back from the Needles by the Clipper Round the World Racing fleet to Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth.

Nearly 40 years after Knox-Johnston became the first person to sail non-stop around the world in the 1968-69 Sunday Times Golden Globe, the 68 year old, who made history last week as he completed a second solo circumnavigation of the planet, will return to UK shores on his Open 60, SAGA Insurance.

Sir Robin becomes the oldest person to have completed this classic race and his natural ability, determination and perseverance has seen him beat the world’s best skippers and fighting for a podium position in the final rankings.

Sir Robin will sail up the Solent in his Open 60 yacht SAGA Insurance, accompanied by a flotilla of spectator craft and a Royal Navy escort.

Who:

· Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
· Roger Taylor from Queen
· Sir Robin’s daughter Sara Hales and 5 grandchildren
· Other dignitaries, friends and family of Sir Robin

Saturday Schedule:

07.30 - Sir Robin Knox - Johnson onboard Saga Insurance will arrive at the Needles (off the Isle of Wight)

09.30 – 10.00 - Sir Robin will be off Cowes, Isle of Wight for 11 gun salute from Royal Yacht Squadron

11.30 - Sir Robin arrives at the entrance to Portsmouth Harbour

12.00 - Sir Robin passes Portsmouth Round Tower

12.30 - Sir Robin and SAGA Insurance to arrive at the dockside at Gunwharf Quays