Life in the UK test practice question · Society and culture
Which statement about Sir Robin Knox-Johnston is correct?
Answer options
- In 1969 he became the first person to sail alone around the world without stopping.Correct
- In 1969 he became the first person to sail around the world with a crew.
Answer: In 1969 he became the first person to sail alone around the world without stopping.
Knox-Johnston finished the trip in Falmouth in April 1969, as the only finisher of the Golden Globe Race. Many sailors had gone round the world with crews long before.
Checked 8 November 2026