Mark Sinclair’s choice for the solo nonstop race around the world Issue 124: Jan/Feb 2019 “This retro race could not have come at a better time,” says Mark Sinclair about the Golden Globe Race 2018. “...
Barry Pickthall
Barry Pickthall is the former yachting correspondent for Britain’s The Times and Sunday Times newspapers. A lifelong sailor, he trained as a boatbuilder and naval architect before turning to writing about the sport he loves. Barry lives in the UK and owns a classic wooden Rhodes 6 tonner, built in 1965, which he has faithfully restored to her original state. As a teenager, he was an avid follower of the Sunday Times Golden Globe Race, and has been instrumental in setting up the current GGR 2018 celebrating the 50th anniversary of Sir Robin Knox-Johnston’s victory and achievement in becoming the first to sail solo nonstop around the world.