South African yachtswoman Kirsten Neuschäfer, winner of the 2022/3 Golden Globe Race, is greeted by the crowds when taking to the stage to collect her trophies

© Barry Pickthall / GGR / PPL Kirsten takes the Golden Globe Race crown! Huge Les Sables D'Olonne prize giving celebration
In the history of sailing one event changed everything. The Golden Globe Race sits high in the mind of all sailors and one man, Sir Robin Knox Johnston, winner of the first edition in 1968 has inspired tens of millions ever since.