28/08/2026
After weeks of sailing around the UK in support of Parkinson's UK, Sailingfreespirit Richard arrived in Poole yesterday as he continues his incredible solo circumnavigation.
We were delighted to organise a berth with Poole Yacht Club and meet him as he arrived. Quinton and Yvonne of the HKJS team had the opportunity to catch up with him, hear stories from his journey so far, and take him out for a well-earned dinner.
From battling challenging weather and technical setbacks to meeting supporters and raising awareness for Parkinson's UK along the way, Richard's voyage has been nothing short of inspiring.
We're proud to be following his journey and can't wait to see him complete the final stretch of this remarkable challenge.
Thank you for sharing your adventure with us, Richard! And a big thank you to Poole Yacht Club for the warm welcome and berth.
👉 Follow Richard's journey and read his latest updates here: https://ow.ly/evcE50ZGCZf