My boat is not even close to be ready for the GGR

53 days to go! A month ago, I thought the hard part was behind me. The boat had a new rig. The plan was simple. A quick sail to Guernsey, install my second Hydrovane, sail back, and spend the final weeks ticking off the last few jobs. Instead, one short sail changed everything. It’s frustrating. It’s expensive. And, if I’m honest, it’s scary. But I’d rather discover these problems now than halfway through the Southern Ocean. People often ask if I’m nervous about sailing solo around the world. The answer is no. What keeps me awake at night is knowing that every bolt, every fitting, every wire, every decision made before the start could make the difference between finishing the race and retiring. The ocean doesn’t care if you’re almost ready. It only cares if you’re ready. So that’s what we’re doing. Fixing everything properly. Testing it again. And making sure Showgirl is a boat I can trust with my life. The countdown hasn’t stopped. Neither have we. 🌊