Pat Lawless. GGR26 Solo Sailor

02/09/2026

Pat Lawless is participating in the race to raise funds for Parkinson’s disease research and treatment, as his wife is living with the neurodegenerative disorder.

02/09/2026

Preparing for the start of the Golden Globe Race in coming to an end. Not long now until we can start.

31/08/2026

Delighted to be good to go

31/08/2026

Sean Moncrieff on Newstalk radio will be doing an interview with me at 3pm today. Not long now. Have good news about my preparations and Silvermines Hydro being able to start.
Only days to the start.

29/08/2026

Weeks out from the Golden Globe race's start, skipper Andrea Lodolo shares why he loves sailing solo.

'This is how I see it: the sacrifice is the prep, and the joy is the journey. It’s like a cake, or a prize-giving, to even have the opportunity to do this. I’m very blessed.’

Read more at the link in the comments below.

27/08/2026

26/08/2026

The 6th September is the start of the Golden Globe Race

23/08/2026

Getting to the Start of the Golden Globe Race is not ever easy. But for me worth the effort. https://www.patlawless.irish/ has a link for supporting Parkinson's Ireland
fans

19/08/2026