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Hero's welcome for Knox-Johnston Hero's return for Knox-Johnston
(about 10 hours later)
Yachtsman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston is returning to UK shores after completing a second circumnavigation of the world. Yachtsman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston has returned to UK shores after completing a second circumnavigation of the world.
The 68-year-old completed the Velux 5 Oceans, billed as sailing's ultimate solo challenge, on 4 May. The 68-year-old completed the Velux 5 Oceans, billed as sailing's ultimate solo challenge, on 4 May, finishing in 4th place in Bilbao on Saga Insurance.
He was placed fourth, crossing the line off the coast off Bilbao on board Saga Insurance. Sir Robin, the oldest competitor in the race, had a Royal Navy escort when he sailed up the Solent to Portsmouth with a flotilla of spectator craft.
Sir Robin, the oldest competitor in the race, will have a Royal Navy escort when he sails up the Solent accompanied by a flotilla of spectator craft. He said: "I'm thoroughly glad I've done it. I would not have missed it."
An 11-gun salute from Royal Yacht Squadron will greet him as he sails past Cowes on the Isle of Wight. An 11-gun salute from Royal Yacht Squadron greeted him as he sailed past Cowes on the Isle of Wight.
His daughter Sara and five grandchildren will also be aboard a boat to welcome him home. His daughter Sara and five grandchildren were among those who welcomed him home.
Sir Robin, from Ipplepen in Devon, made history in 1969 when he became the first person to sail solo non-stop around the world in 312 days. Sir Robin, from Ipplepen in Devon, made history in 1969 when he took 312 days to become the first person to sail solo non-stop around the world.