December 8, 2025
I’m not a solo sailor... yet. But from what lies ahead, the three big challenges of a solo non-stop circumnavigation already feel eerily familiar: fear, isolation, exhaustion.
This is the whole Sailing in Hope journey.
The Good, the bad and the ugly!
I’m not a solo sailor... yet. But from what lies ahead, the three big challenges of a solo non-stop circumnavigation already feel eerily familiar: fear, isolation, exhaustion.
In “My Secret is Out,” John opens up about living with ulcerative colitis, a secret he carried since age 15. He shares the impact the illness had on his childhood dreams, including his ambition to join the Royal Navy and sail around the world. A chance encounter in a doctor’s waiting room with a terrified teenager reminds him of his younger self and sparks a determination to reclaim his dream. John reflects on the challenges of pursuing a solo circumnavigation while managing a chronic illness, confronting fear, isolation, and exhaustion.
Navigating Life's Waves—Because It's Not Always Plain Sailing
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