Little Wren is Sailing Around the World

One night in January 2022, after a steadying and very large whisky, Adam Waugh pressed the confirm button on his banking app and bought the timber for the construction of his 5.80 Mini from ClassGlobe 5.80 – Fyne Boat Kits. He was now committed to sailing around the world in a race in a boat that is smaller than most peoples bathrooms!

In his late 50s, Adam was looking for a challenge and adventure that his working life had not given him. He discovered that sailing provided a unique sense of mental and physical freedom that he struggled to find elsewhere. Adam got a taste for longer distance sailing when crewing on a 60ft clipper from Oban in Scotland to Iceland. After that trip he decided to learn how to sail by the book and immersed himself in RYA theory and practical courses progressing to a professionally endorsed seafarer’s qualification of RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore. He is also a RYA Cruising Instructor teaching students to become skippers.

Between February 2025 and March 2026, Adam and and his home built yacht Little Wren will join 19 other participants and take part in the Mini Globe Race, sailing 28,000 miles around the world. during his journey Adam will be reflecting on his time at sea while sharing the experience with Just One Ocean. This page will provide his updates during this remarkable adventure.