The Philosopher and the Handyman: The Race Around the World - Part 1
From Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
Published 2/20/2026
Who will be the first to sail non-stop around the world? In 1968, The Sunday Times announces a trophy and a cash prize for the winner, and the Golden Globe Race is on. Leading the charge are Robin Knox-Johnston, an old-fashioned British patriot, and Bernard Moitessier, an enigmatic French…
