The things that happen on the sea take you beyond yourself, beyond human capability.

If a big wave came at the wrong moment, it would sweep me off into forty-eight-degree water, where I might last twenty minutes. Drowning quickly might be better.

I will definitely attempt to sail around the world again. In fact, I can't wait for the chance to try again.

The open ocean often takes you past your physical limits and when it does, sailing becomes a mental game.

When a sailor overcomes crushing adversity, there's a massive sense of accomplishment.

I had begun to think that dreams are meant to be no more than dreams and that in reality dreams don't come true. Then my brother (Zac) left on his trip. It was amazing to see all the support that he got from around the world and to see how everyone worked together to help make his dream reality. Watching him do this really made me believe that I could too.

The terrifying physics of going up-mast in heavy seas are inescapable.