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Knox-Johnston

British  
/ ˌnɒksˈdʒɒnstən /

noun

  1. Sir Robin ( William Robert Patrick ). born 1939, British yachtsman. He was the first to sail round the world alone nonstop (1968–69)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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“It’s three times the size of the Nostromo’s,” production designer Jason Knox-Johnston told us.

From Salon • Jul. 17, 2025

Knox-Johnston made another solo circumnavigation 12 years ago because “these youngsters told me I was too old. I didn’t agree. I was only 68. I was still young.”

From Seattle Times • Apr. 19, 2019

Eighteen skippers set out in boats similar to those sailed by Knox-Johnston, which are not equipped with modern technology or satellite-based navigation aids.

From The Guardian • Dec. 6, 2018

"We could probably produce three or four teams because we're so strong in sailing," says Knox-Johnston.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2013

The race, which was eventually won by a cheerful merchant navy officer named Robin Knox-Johnston, had been sponsored by the London Sunday Times.

From Time Magazine Archive

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