One man’s attempt to become a national hero caused him to lose his mind AND his life at sea

One man’s attempt to become a national hero caused him to lose his mind AND his life at sea

In 1968, Donald Crowhurst set sail from his sleepy seaside town of Teignmouth, England. His goal was to complete a round the world trip in a one man yacht spending a lonely 10 months at sea without stopping. As his wife and children watched the sail disappear over the horizon, they never suspected it would be the last time they ever saw him. Crowhurst had lived a simple life prior to his decision to enter the Golden Globe race. He earned enough …