Along the way he had many adventures, faced many dangers and met and married a young woman who followed his trip both on land sea. Its tens of millions of images capture the planet and beyond as explored by scientists, adventurers, writers, and photographers, from the 19th century through today. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. An adventure novel based on a true story of a curious teenager set out on an intriguing exploration to singlehandedly circumnavigate the. For both blue water sailors and those dreaming of such experiences, this story and the movie that followed is to sailing, what a river runs through it and its movie was to fly fishing. The teen who sailed across the world robin lee graham.
At the time his story was sensational because of his age. He was the youngest person to circumnavigate the world alone in a sailboat. I first read robin lee grahams account as it was printed in installments in national geographic at the time of his voyage more than three decades ago. They both do international aid and frequently fly overseas in that work. Grahams top 10 moments from season 17 the graham norton show. Top 5 sailing documentaries american sailing association. Dove is the story of robin lee grahams solo circumnavigation.
This unique coming of age nonfiction account, inspired me along with hordes of others to pursue the kind of adventure that robin lee graham wrote of in dove. He picked up two kittens called kili and fili after two. National geographic magazine carried the story, and he cowrote a book, titled dove. Inside, robin lee graham sits with his wife, patti, daughter quimby, 18, and son ben, 11, studying a question from global pursuit geography is. I first read robin lee graham s account as it was printed in installments in national geographic at the time of his voyage more than three decades ago. This is young grahams report of storms and calms afloat, which include spirited passages about the.
The story included all the experiences associated with publishing dove which i finally got around to reading robin lee graham s follow up to dove, which id read several times when it was first. National geographic magazine famously covered the voyage, which spawned two bestselling booksdove and home is the sailora childrens book and a 1974 hollywood movie, the dove. His exploits were chronicled in national geographic and his story became a movie in 1974. Also the national geographic magazine, october 1968. Robin and dove had an allamerican photogenic charm and his adventurous life, as portrayed in the magazine, struck a chord in a nation that was undergoing the ructions of the vietnam war. This book is his personal narrative of his travels from being bored and lonely at sea to exploring gorgeous tropical islands to. The national geographic image collection is one of the worlds most significant photography archives. Through their worldclass scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, nat geo gets you. Jan 16, 1989 inside, robin lee graham sits with his wife, patti, daughter quimby, 18, and son ben, 11, studying a question from global pursuit geography is something robin knows better than most. Fifty years ago, robin lee graham made international headlines when he became the youngest person to ever sail solo around the world.
The power of philanthropy national geographic society. Exceptional 55star rating, our home has 5 bedrooms, 3. National geographic helped him document his journey, and this article focuses on the leg from south africa to barbados. Ive always been curious how robin and pattys lives moved forward after such romantic adventures they experienced in the south pacific. National geographic april, 1969 back issue for sale. In july 1965, at the age of 16, robin lee graham set out on a 33,000mile, fiveyear circumnavigation aboard his bill lapworthdesigned 24ft sloop dove. Jul 21, 2019 sailor at home fifty years ago, robin lee graham made international headlines when he became the youngest person to ever sail solo around the world. Aug 02, 2017 in july 1965, at the age of 16, robin lee graham set out on a 33,000mile, fiveyear circumnavigation aboard his bill lapworthdesigned 24ft sloop dove. I enjoyed dove and it has take me many years to find a copy of home is the sailor.
Today, he and his wife patti live a quiet life on the shores of flathead lake. At this point i guess ill never sail around the world, but i did plan some vacations many years later largely because my first exposure to dove including my. He set out to sail around the world alone as a teenager in the summer of 1965. Combs the community foundation for greater atlanta mr. Putovanje je privuklo paznju casopisa national geographic koji ga je od 1968.
American robin this species often confiding nature, distinctive plumage, pleasing song, and acceptance of humandominated habitats make it one of. National geographic magazine carried the story, and he cowrote a book detailing his journey titled, dove. Where is robin lee graham from dove fame now, and what is. It stands as a testament to what people, of any age, can accomplish when quitting is not in their vocabulary or in their nature. In this story, the grahams presented an honest account of their doings since robins return to the land.
Jun 02, 2019 national geographic is the worlds premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. His only companion was an everchanging crew of cats. Robin lee graham, featured several times in national geographic, set out to sail the world when he was 16 and finally returned home when he was 21. This book is his personal narrative of his travels from being bored and lonely at sea to exploring gorgeous tropical islands to meeting his love patty. Graham s top 10 moments from season 17 the graham norton show. Dove and robin lee graham the voyage of the dove round. Inside, robin lee graham sits with his wife, patti, daughter quimby, 18, and son ben, 11, studying a question from global pursuit geography is something robin knows better than most. We will never share your email address unless you allow us to do so. Dove by robin lee graham posted on april 18, 2016 by gregorylambpdxauthor i rarely read anything twice if i am interested in a piece of fiction or a nonfiction work, ill take my time while reading so i can deeply digest and reflect on every aspect of content.
National geographic october 1970 canadas heartland the prairie provinces robin lee graham, bart mcdowell, howard sochurek, franc shor. It was very good to find this book recently and revisit his story. Morgan freeman reenacts the shawshank redemption the. His adventure led me to sailing at 14 and i have never stopped. We are pleased to offer both rights managed and royalty free collections. Aug 31, 2019 exceptional 55star rating, our home has 5 bedrooms, 3.
Like so many i followed robins jouney in the pages of national geographic and was totally captivated. Graham was just sixteen when he set out alone from southern california and headed west in his 24foot sloop. Robin lee graham on the latest teen circumnavs sail magazine. Graham is the extraordinary story of how the author in july of 1965, at 16 years of age, began a sailing trip to circumnavigate the globe in a 24 foot sloop. When teen sailor robin lee graham came home from his epic. June 1, 1972 on july 27, 1965 robin graham, 16 yearsold, began circumnavigating the globe in a 24foot fiberglass lapworth sloop purchased by his father. In 1965, 16yearold robin lee graham set out to sail from california. At this writing, gregory peck has announced that he will produce a movie based upon robin and pattis life, in cluding the circumnavigation. At the time, he said he just wanted to be on my own and explore. Apr 07, 2017 robin williams reacts to fans impressions. Home is the sailor graham, robin lee, gill, derek on. American robin this species often confiding nature, distinctive plumage, pleasing song, and acceptance of humandominated habitats make it one of the most beloved of north american birds.
An adventure novel based on a true story of a curious teenager set out on an intriguing exploration to. The national geographic society ngs, headquartered in washington, d. The last i knew, robin and patti moved to montana where robin started a building company. The story included all the experiences associated with publishing dove which i finally got around to reading robin lee grahams follow up to dove, which id read several times when it was first. Renee bradens page on national geographics collectors corner. Founded in 1888, its interests include geography, archaeology, and natural science, the promotion of environmental and historical conservation, and the study of world culture and history. The artificial poses and the scripting of his story by the magazine were something he came to resent. Sailor at home fifty years ago, robin lee graham made international headlines when he became the youngest person to ever sail solo around the world. Read the latest news and stories on science, travel, adventure, photography, environment, animals, history, and cultures from national geographic. Book of monsters, worlds to explore, book of marvels, high adventure, winston churchill funeral issue, april 1916, robin lee graham covers, travelers map of great britain from the 1940s, germany and its approaches wwii, lots more. A delightful sailors home with a spectacular waterfront. The treacherous winds of the indian ocean dismasted his sloop and threw him overboard, almost costing him his life.
Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of national geographic with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at. I finally got around to reading robin lee graham s follow up to dove, which id read several times when it was first released in the 70s. Where is robin lee graham from dove fame now, and what is he. He helped light that spark of adventure in me at a young age. Sailing videos r sailings favorite video channels believe me, my young friend, there is nothing absolutely nothing half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats. Robins journey wasnt an easy feat and he suffered a lot of hardship. National geographic fine art galleries photographers. Five years later he sailed into long beach to greet the press and his pregnant wife, patti, who had followed on land and sea.
On july 27, 1965 robin graham, 16 yearsold, began circumnavigating the globe in a 24foot fiberglass lapworth sloop purchased by his father. Dove and robin lee graham the voyage of the dove round the. Renee bradens page national geographics collectors corner. Robin lee graham 1949 set out to sail around the world alone as a teenager in the summer of 1965.
National geographic magazine famously covered the voyage, which spawned two bestselling books dove and home is the sailor a children s book and a 1974 hollywood movie, the dove. At the tender age of 16, robin lee graham set out alone on a 33,000 mile, five year circumnavigation as the youngest solo sailor in the smallest boat. National geographic did one last interview with robin and patti at their home in montana. But he returned five years and 30,000 miles later, as the youngest person to ever sail around the world solo. The popularity that resulted in his coverage by national geographic was something that robin was never quite comfortable with.
In 1965, at 16 years old, robin lee graham set off from california to sail around the world all on his lonesome. In this story, the grahams presented an honest account of their doings since robin s return to the land. Story by justin franz f lathead lake washes up to the edge of robin and patti grahams backyard in somers. National geographic is the worlds premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. National geographic magazine carried the story in installments october 1968, april 1969, october 1970, and he cowrote a book, titled dove, detailing his journey. Jun 21, 2018 robin and dove had an allamerican photogenic charm and his adventurous life, as portrayed in the magazine, struck a chord in a nation that was undergoing the ructions of the vietnam war. As i date myself and stretch the definition of documentaries, national geographic followed a young robin lee graham around the world in the late 60s and i hung on every word and picture. Robin lee graham and one of his many feline shipmates.