Adrian Flanagan
| Adrian Flanagan | |
|---|---|
| Born |
October 1, 1960 Nairobi, Kenya |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Author, Sailor |
| Known for | Completing the world's first single-handed vertical circumnavigation |
| Notable work | Over the Top: Attempting the World's First Single-Handed Vertical Circumnavigation of the World |
Adrian Flanagan (born Oct 1, 1960 in Nairobi, Kenya) is a British author and sailor. On May 21, 2008, Flanagan achieved the first ever single-handed vertical circumnavigation (via the geographical poles) of the globe.[1]
Flanagan has written three books: Over the Top: The First Lone Yachtsman to Sail Vertically Around the World (2008), Over the Top: Attempting the World's First Single-Handed Vertical Circumnavigation of the World (2008), and Cobra (2001).[2]
References
- ↑ Coast in sight for world sailor
- ↑ Alleyne, Richard (May 21, 2008). "British sailor Adrian Flanagan sets world record". The Telegraph. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
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