Tony Bullimore reminisces about remarkable rescue 20 years on

This week marks the 20th anniversary of one of the most remarkable rescues in maritime history - after a mayday message to Falmouth coastguard.

Tony Bullimore spent four days in the upturned hull of his boat after it capsized off the Australian coast.

Twenty years ago Tony Bullimore was alone in the dark trapped up to his neck in water in the upturned hull of his yacht. He had contemplated his death.

But the British bulldog of the seas is made of tough stuff and he was picked up alive in one of the greatest ocean rescues.

At 78, he's getting fit to go to sea again. He calls that incredible brush with death an adventure.

Bullimore was taking part in the gruelling single handed round the world Vendee Globe race. He was onboard a large monohull Exide Challenger.

An emergency beacon triggered the search for Bullimore.

The Australian Air Force were first to spot the overturned boat. The sailor inside was battling to stay alive. It drew on his unbelievable courage.

Friends and relatives at home began to fear the worst. Under enormous strain - his wife Lalel. Even Bullimore himself occasionally thought he was beyond rescue.

Here's the full report of when Bob Crampton met Tony Bullimore, 20 years on from that fateful day: