HELP OUR SKIPPER:

Each day, it costs approximately £50.00 to feed, water, clothe, and protect each crew member for the duration of the expedition.

• Special Ration Pack Meals

• Suncream/Toiletries

• Special Technical Clothing and Underlayers

ABOUT:

Name: John-Kenneth D. Habbershaw

Age: 42

Nicknames: J-K, Skipper, 'Chief of Shouting'

Day Job: Marine Surveyor, Marine Electrician

Years Sailing: 16

Favourite Ration Pack: Chicken Tikka Massala, followed by Chocolate Pudding in Chocolate Sauce

Boat Snack: Peanut M&M's

I would rather be: Sleeping in a deck chair

First thing he'll do when he's back on land: Fall over

STATEMENT:

John-Kenneth 'JK' is 42 years old; he’s a Marine Surveyor, Marine Electrician, and the director of WillMyBoatFloat Ltd. based in Essex.

Since 2014 ,JK has worked with Teams and Solo Ocean Rowers to get them safely across the Atlantic and the Pacific Ocean; many of them have set new world or race records in the process.

He grew up at a Yorkshire seaside resort and has always enjoyed being around boats and water; he has been sailing independently for 15 years in the North Sea and UK's East Coast.

​JK spent nine years as a 'blue light' emergency service volunteer before retiring from service due to health.

​"I am excited and nervous about the journey ahead, but we are doing this for fantastic causes. The charities we are supporting do incredible work, and we want to do everything we can to help them. Crossing the Atlantic in such a small boat will undoubtedly be tough, but knowing that we are raising funds and awareness for such important causes will keep us going."