Good Luck Adam!
Adam Waugh is Sailing Around the World in a DIY boat for the Ella Dawson Foundation raising money for young adults with cancer.
Adam was our brilliant first skipper of Monet (Legs 1-5, of our Sail Around Britain fundraiser) and is taking on a massive challenge over the next year.
Adam has single handedly built his 19ft boat Little Wren which he plans on sailing the entire Sail Around the World race in! This is the first time such small boats have attempted to race around the globe. He truly has an epic challenge ahead! ⛵
The race kicks off on 23rd February 2025 and will span approximately 14 months, covering 28,000 nautical miles. The race features 18 identical Class Globe 580 boats, carefully designed to endure the harshest conditions of the world's oceans.
“As sailors, we generally avoid bad weather and big seas. During the race I will face waves I've only read about. It is undoubtedly going to be a monumental challenge, both physically and mentally. Completing the race will be my greatest achievement yet and I hope it inspires others to push their own boundaries.”
Ahoy!
I am Adam and I have built this boat from scratch to sail around the world in the inaugural Mini Globe Race. I have self funded the boat build but still face costs exceeding £50,000 for safety equipment, satelllite communications, food and other necessities. I am also raining money for the amazing Ella Dawson Foundation, a family run charity dedicated to supporting young adults (and their families) diagnosed with cancer. Please help me raise as much money as possible.
The race kicks off on 23rd February 2025 and will span approximately 14 months, covering 28,000 nautical miles. The race features 18 identical Class Globe 580 boats, carefully designed to endure the harshest conditions of the world's oceans.
The Mini Globe Race is an historic event, marking the first time such small boats will attempt to race around the globe. As one of the oldest competitors I hope to be making headlines as I near the finish line. Find out more about the race here Mini Globe Race.
My journey began in a shed at my home in Northumberland, where I spent two years building my boat, "Little Wren." Named after the wren that kept me company throughout the build, Little Wren was launched in March 2024. You can follow the build process Here
As sailors, we generally avoid bad weather and big seas. During the race I will face waves I've only read about. It is undoubtedly going to be a monumental challenge, both physically and mentally. Completing the race will be my greatest achievement yet and I hope it inspires others to push their own boundaries.
Any donations, big or small, will be greatly appreciated by both myself and The Ella Dawson Foundation.
Thank you for your support!
Adam Waugh
PS. This quote from one of the beneficiaries of the foundation sums up just how important their work is:
‘I just wanted to say a huge thank you for everything that you and Ella Dawson Foundation have done for me. I cannot put into words how grateful I am for all of the support you have provided. It has been a breath of fresh air and I really don't think I would be the person I am today without it. I was able to process a lot of trauma I experienced through my cancer journey with the help of Nicky (clinical psychologist) and I will be forever grateful for that. Also, the regular yoga sessions with Katy have been incredible. I have learnt to love my post-cancer self and build strength. Since I have received your support, I have felt less alone in the scary cancer world and you will always hold a special place in my heart.’