In 1985, Robie sailed on board the Greenpeace eco-navy flagship "Rainbow Warrior" for 10 weeks until it was bombed by French secret agents in New Zealand’s Auckland harbour. He is the author of a book about the ill-fated voyage, "Eyes of Fire: The Last Voyage of the Rainbow Warrior" (Lindon Books, 1986). An updated memorial edition of "Eyes of Fire" was published in July 2005, and a 30th anniversary edition in July 2015 (Little Island Press).