Solo Circumnavigation of Ireland in a Laser Dingy

'One Wild Ride' is a unique sailing challenge beginning on 14th May that will see Gary Sargent attempt to sail a Laser dinghy around Ireland, starting and finishing in Schull, Co. Cork.

He'll be sailing approximately 50-80km's each outing, spending up to eight hours each day in the boat on the 1500km round trip. It's a big physical and mental challenge with cold and wet weather, challenging seas and difficult currents all in the mix.

The circumnavigation, which has support from the Irish Sailing Association among others, is being undertaken in aid of ChildVision, the only school in Ireland for the education and training of blind and visually impaired children. The challenge is also being used to showcase sailing as a sport, providing sailors, sailing clubs and new recruits a platform through which they can enjoy sailing and connect around a common cause.

More detail on the challenge is available at www.onewildride.ie which also links to all of our social channels.