James Ketchell's Bid to Make History
On the 27th July 2025, adventurer and NOC ambassador James Ketchell set sail from Gosport on a journey ‘Round the World’ as he bids to become the first person to circumnavigate the earth by land, air and sea.
Along the way James will be visiting schools in a number of different continents, educating children about the importance of our ocean and helping them understand what they can do to protect it. James’ journey will cover over thirty thousand nautical miles and will last nearly 10 months, as he travels through a number of major seas. In his support of ocean science James will launch an ARGO float which will contribute to a global ocean data network, and he will collect vital plastics samples to support NOC’s 5-year ocean plastic project with our partners Beyondly.
James' Itinerary
For a full itinerary of James’ journey see this map, which includes key milestones and the parts of the ocean he'll be travelling through:
Where is James Right Now?
Follow James on social media by following NOC across all major social media channels and James Ketchell on Instagram. You can also follow James’ live location on the map below:
Find Out More About James
James Ketchell is a record-breaking aviator, adventurer, and motivational speaker. On 1 February 2014, James became the first and only person to have rowed across the Atlantic Ocean, successfully summited Mount Everest and cycled 18,000 miles around the world, in what the media dubbed ‘The Ultimate Triathlon’. Find out more below:
NOC's Ambassadors
Creating a better future for our ocean and our planet relies on all of us. We collaborate with many organisations and individuals to deliver our mission, and we are delighted to announce NOC’s first dedicated Ambassadors. This special group will help inspire and enable more people to act, utilising their passion and expertise to support our work.