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Radio Solent,6 mins

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston

Neil Sackley

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45 years after becoming the first man to sail solo non-stop around the world, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston is to take part in another great offshore race. Now aged 75, he'll be the oldest skipper competing in the 3,500 mile transatlantic Route du Rhum. BBC Radio Solent reporter Neil Sackley jumped on board his 60' boat 'Grey Power' and asked him why he was doing it.

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