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When Madmen Sailed the World

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on BBC Radio 4 FM

In 1968, nine men set out in a race to become the first person to sail non-stop, single-handed around the world. Only one succeeded. Yachtingjournalist Bob Fisher looks back at an event that can be described as the last great nautical adventure.
Contributors include John Ridgway , Chay Blyth , Robin Knox Johnson and Bill King. Producer Sandra Keating

Contributors

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Yachtingjournalist Bob Fisher
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John Ridgway
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Chay Blyth
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Robin Knox Johnson
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Bill King.
Producer:
Sandra Keating
Source: Radio Times

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