He calls the Golden Globe Race “selfish”…So why is he risking everything to do it?

Meet Henry Wootton, GGR 2026 skipper, British Army Major, and the man behind Intrepid Hippo. In this interview with Don McIntyre, Henry shares how he went from Army life to solo ocean sailing, why the Army is supporting his Golden Globe Race campaign, and how he is preparing his Cape George 36 for the ultimate solo, non-stop, around-the-world race. From sailing alone across the Pacific to buying his GGR boat in Massachusetts and battling storms across the Atlantic, Henry brings a unique mix of military planning, risk management, humour, and raw determination to the fleet. Can he reach Les Sables d’Olonne and turn the dream into reality? #GGR2026 #GoldenGlobeRace #HenryWootton #SoloSailing #CapeGeorge36 #IntrepidHippo #OceanSailing #BritishArmy #AdventureSailing #DonMcIntyre