Golden Globe Victory

22 April 2019 will mark 50 years since Sir Robin Knox-Johnston & Suhaili completed the first solo, non-stop sail around the world on his return to Falmouth.  Presumed lost at sea for over four months until only a few weeks before crossing the finish line this pioneering achievement occurred during 1969, the year of the first moon landing.

Public celebrations take place in Falmouth during Easter to include a parade of sail with Sir Robin & Suhaili recreating the historic moment of crossing the finishing line.

Programme:

Thursday 18 April: Gosport Premier Marina 0800 - Sir Robin departs for Falmouth on board Suhaili. Interviews & photos available on departure.

Saturday 20 April: Sir Robin & Suhaili arrive in Falmouth with an escorting flotilla: Timing TBD.

Sunday 21 April: North Quay, Falmouth 1200 midday: - footprint bronze cast unveiled, marking his first steps back onto land after 312 days at sea.   A flotilla of supporting yachts will assemble at St Mawes throughout the afternoon with 40 mooring buoys available for boats up to 12m; boats  >12m are to contact HM on 01326 270553 or email: info@stmawesharbour.co.uk.   St Mawes Sailing Club 18:00 - 20:00: party in conjunction with the Cruising Association, Little Ship Club & Clipper Ventures (tickets £25pp); those not attending by boat can book a special return charter ferry from Falmouth to St Mawes.

Monday 22 April: National Maritime Museum Cornwall (NMMC) 0930-1130 - "In Conversation with Sir Robin Knox-Johnston & Mike Golding OBE” (tickets £18pp).   Falmouth Harbour 1300-1600: 'On the Water' spectacle with Sir Robin & Suhaili plus a flotilla of supporting vessels to re-enact the exact time (1525) that Robin crossed the finishing line.   Supporting vessels are welcome to join in or otherwise view from the land, e.g. Pendennis.

The NMMC is staging an exhibition throughout the summer starting April 8 with items & photographs from Sir Robin's personal collection plus a commemorative documentary.

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