The feat will be commemorated in Falmouth on Monday, the 50th anniversary of the finish. “I reckon I can celebrate the 50th anniversary but can’t guarantee I’ll be around for 100th,” Knox-Johnston, 80, said in a phone interview. After his water supply was fouled, he said he had five gallons of fresh water left and 100 cans of beer. The wave had opened the hatch and filled the boat with what he estimated as three tons of water. Knox-Johnston made another solo circumnavigation 12 years ago because “these youngsters told me I was too old.

Source: National Post April 19, 2019 20:48 UTC