Covid 19 restrictions have hit Nova Scotia businesses hard and to survive the economic crisis of 2020 it is essential that 2021 be a successful year for tourism.  

To try to create wider international awareness of Nova Scotia and promote the Province's unique heritage, cuisine, arts and architecture I am heading out on what will be my third racing circumnavigation of the world. Having sailed solo East around the world in the Velux 5 Oceans race- I now intend to vie for the Non-stop, West Around the World, Solo Sailing Record.  

As 2021 is also the centenary year for the launch of the Province's legendary icon, the mighty 'Bluenose'- it seems appropriate that an endeavour of the sea could be so beneficial to Nova Scotia.

Through daily blogs, live streaming interviews, podcasts, photography & video all uploaded from the vessel at sea- I will keep in touch with international media giving an unparalleled account of the ordeal of sailing, upwind for 120 days around the world, solo on a 60ft boat.

 Sailing this Westbound route, which has the unofficial nickname, 'The Impossible Voyage' has only ever been successfully completed 5 times before and it is therefore fitting that the craft that will take on this test of tenacity will bear the name, 'The Pride of Nova Scotia'