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Chay —, Scottish yachtsman who sailed single-handed around the globe in a westward direction in 1970-71 (5)

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I believe the answer is:

blyth

(Other definitions for blyth that I've seen before include "Town NE of Newcastle" , "Northern town" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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