Pat Lawless is aiming to become the first Irish person to sail around the world non-stop solo and sets off from Crosshaven boat yard at 11am tomorrow.
The 66 year old from Kerry, is taking part in the 30,000 mile Golden Globe Race which will begin on the 4th of September and could take 9 months to complete.
The 18 sailors taking part in the race can only use technology that existed in 1968 and are not allowed to communicate with family, friends or support teams.
They must also carry all their own food, water, tools and spare parts.
Speaking to RedFM News on board his boat ‘Green Rebel’, Pat outlines how he feels about the prospect of spending nine months on a 36 foot boat:
Pat Lawless is aiming to become the first Irish person to sail around the world non-stop solo.
He sets off on what could be a nine month journey tomorrow from Crosshaven Boat Yard.
Hear from Pat on air at 2pm and online. @CorksRedFM pic.twitter.com/BOqSh2ycDH— RedFM News (@RedFMNews) July 25, 2022
