James Ketchell

Ocean Rower, Aviator, Everest summiteer, Speaker, Scouting Ambassador & World Cyclist. Author of, two books available at

[James Ketchell @CaptainKetch]

Tools out and a day of fixing things on the boat! #sailing #class40 #adventure #aroundtheworld

I am sailing around the world raising funds & awareness for two amazing charities, please do donate if you can https://t.co/Bzjjbsuikc

[James Ketchell @CaptainKetch]

It’s shower time! #sailing #aroundtheworld #adventure

[James Ketchell @CaptainKetch]

A few pics of David and I leaving Cape Town! Feels like a long time ago now. Around 2300NM left on this journey around the world! Thanks to Eric from Cape Town Yacht Services for taking the pics.

We are raising funds for two fantastic charities please do donate if you can https://t.co/UGS0MpOWXq

#adventure #sailing #aroundtheworld

[James Ketchell @CaptainKetch]

Another day closer to home! I am sailing around the world raising funds & awareness for two incredible charities. Please do make a donation if you can https://t.co/Bzjjbsuikc #adventure #sailing #aroundtheworld #class40 #dreams

[James Ketchell @CaptainKetch]

We have now crossed our outbound track. We are on our way home! #aroundtheworld #sailing #class40 #adventure

[James Ketchell @CaptainKetch]

We managed to get another water sample for @SeaKeepers today. The conditions have to be right to do this, so was happy to get another sample. The samples will be used to measure levels of micro plastics. #sailing #aroundtheworld #adventure

[James Ketchell @CaptainKetch]

Our last sunset in the south! We are coming home! #sailing #aroundtheworld #adventure #class40

[James Ketchell @CaptainKetch]

This time 15 years ago I was standing on top of the worlds highest mountain! Still to this day the hardest physical undertaking I have ever experienced. Good luck to everyone on the mountain today going for their summit push. #everest #adventure #dreams #goals

[James Ketchell @CaptainKetch]

I am sailing around the world, raising funds and awareness for two fantastic charities. Please do donate if you can https://t.co/Bzjjbsuikc #sailing #aroundtheworld #class40 #adventure

[James Ketchell @CaptainKetch]

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[James Ketchell @CaptainKetch]

The snuffer line on the kite sock snapped last night, getting it down in almost 30kts of wind was not easy 😂

All repaired now and should be back on the kite tomorrow. Currently running the code 5 and two reefs in around 20-25kts of breeze, moving along nicely.

#sailing #adventure #aroundtheworld #class40

[James Ketchell @CaptainKetch]

We passed St Helena today, and David did a top repair job on our adjustable bow spit, keeping it secure! The weather is pleasant at the moment and it’s all downwind sailing which is nice.

I am sailing around the world raising funds and awareness for two fantastic charities, please do consider donating if you can https://t.co/UGS0MpOWXq #sailing #aroundtheworld #adventure #travel #class40

[James Ketchell @CaptainKetch]

Spaghetti bolognaise with cheese, went down a treat! #sailing #class40 #adventure #aroundtheworld #cominghome

[James Ketchell @CaptainKetch]

Nice day out here sailing in the South Atlantic Ocean on my way home. I have been sailing around the world raising funds for two fantastic charities, if you would consider donating I would be ever so grateful https://t.co/Bzjjbsuikc

[James Ketchell @CaptainKetch]

Bit of drama yesterday evening but thankfully we managed to get it sorted before sun set! Awesome work from David up the mast in tricky rolling conditions. A new day today #sailing #aroindtheworld #adventure #class40

[James Ketchell @CaptainKetch]

Enjoying our outdoor movie night again! Currently going through the Equaliser movies. #sailing #aroundtheworld #adventure #class40