Good Jibes #115: Ronnie Simpson on Sailing Around the World
This week’s host, Nicki Bennett, is joined by three-time guest Ronnie Simpson to chat about his prep for the Global Solo Challenge. Ronnie is a professional racing sailor and retired US Marine.
Hear Ronnie speak on turning dreams into reality, what he’s most excited and nervous about, what the Global Solo Challenge route looks like, how long it’ll take, and where his dreams go from here.
This episode covers everything from the Global Solo Challenge to Shipyard Brewing. Here’s a small sample:
- What’s Ronnie been up to in the last year?
- How did he get his title sponsor?
- What kind of team does he have to support him?
- How was he feeling before the Global Solo Challenge?
- What is he most excited about for the race?
- When did the first boats set sail?
- How does it feel to do the first iteration of a race?
- What has Ronnie added to Shipyard Brewing in terms of safety?
Follow Ronnie on Instagram for live race updates daily. Learn more at RonnieSimpsonRacing.com, Shipyard.com, USPatriotSailing.org, and GlobalSoloChallenge.com.
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