James Ketchell sails into the record books

Rentokil Initial was proud to sponsor James Ketchell on his latest incredible adventure: sailing around the world! Known for his previous global challenges - flying and cycling around the planet for charity - James has become the first person ever to circumnavigate the world by land, air and sea.

Rentokil Initial colleagues were excited to welcome James in Recife (Brazil), Cape Town (South Africa) and Hobart (Tasmania) where he gave inspiring talks to school children and invited colleagues and friends on board his boat.

Ketchell, who is an Ambassador for the National Oceanography Centre (NOC), took part in multiple ocean science missions including deploying a satellite-connected ‘Argo’ robot that moves between surface and mid-water levels reading oceanic conditions to better understand climate change. His second mission was collecting microplastic samples for a collaborative research project between NOC and SeaKeepers, a non-profit organisation that partners with private vessels for scientific research, funded by Beyondly. His third scientific contribution was for a United Nations ‘Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development’ backed project scanning oceans to create a 3D global map of the world’s seabed.

His 40ft yacht, named Mindset, reflects James’ mission to inspire young people to develop the right mindset to be able to pursue their own goals and dreams. He also raised funds for two important UK-based charities: Baton of Hope (suicide awareness and prevention) and Kindled Spirit (supporting vulnerable young women in India).

Find out more:

https://jamesketchell.net/about-the-challenge/

https://jamesketchell.net/national-oceanography-centre/

https://www.seakeepers.org/about-us/our-mission/

Charities being supported:

www.kindledspirit.org.uk

https://batonofhopeuk.org/