Sail around the world solo.
🔄 Repeatable👤 18+
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Solo circumnavigation is one of sailing's ultimate challenges, taking 6-12 months of complete self-reliance on the open ocean. You'll face massive storms, equipment failures, and profound isolation while navigating some of the world's most dangerous waters. Only a few hundred people have ever completed this feat, requiring expert sailing skills and mental resilience.
Difficulty
95/100Extreme
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Cost
$100,000 – $500,000
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Time
longer
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People
1–1
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Setting
outdoor
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Season
any
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Equipment
sailboat, navigation equipment, emergency supplies
People who tried this
“Things weren’t always easy. Crossing the North Atlantic, there were periods of no wind but also big swells – waves coming from a distance – so I was rolling back and forth, my sails tearing apart. I also had to dodge reefs and ships. The longest I slept at sea was 50 minutes at a time. Your body adjusts.”
“In the end, it proved to be a ton of work to make it through under sail alone, as I was constantly changing sails in response to the squalls rolling over us, day and night, always wary of getting caught with way too much canvas up.”
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