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Hero's return for Knox-Johnston Hero's return for Knox-Johnston
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Yachtsman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston has returned to UK shores after completing a second circumnavigation of the world. Sailing legend Sir Robin Knox-Johnston has returned to UK shores after a second solo circumnavigation of the world, and vowed never to do it again.
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.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.
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, had a Royal Navy escort when he sailed up the Solent to Portsmouth.
He said: "I'm thoroughly glad I've done it. I would not have missed it." He said: "I would not have missed it, but I will not do it solo again."
An 11-gun salute from Royal Yacht Squadron greeted him as he sailed past Cowes on the Isle of Wight. Cape Horn 'hell'
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 took 312 days to become the first person to sail solo non-stop around the world.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.
Sir Robin said he was looking forward to a break from sailingAn 11-gun salute from Royal Yacht Squadron greeted him as he sailed past Cowes on the Isle of Wight on Saturday.
His daughter Sara and five grandchildren were among those who welcomed him home.
"I'm thoroughly glad I did it," he said as he cradled a well-earned bottle of Champagne.
"I'm fitter and it was mentally stimulating for me."
But he had been very scared rounding Cape Horn, notorious for the combination of strong winds and big swells.
He said: "That was the hardest part.
"It was pretty frightening and it was a hell of a physical job."
He added that he was now looking forward to a break from sailing.