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He almost died sailing around the world. Now he’s getting ready to try again.

After a near-fatal dismasting in 2024, Simpson is raising $1 million to fund his 2027 Global Solo Challenge campaign from his base in Portland, Maine.

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In 2027, Iraq War veteran Ronnie Simpson will set out from Portland to compete once again in the Global Solo Challenge, a brutal around-the-world sailing race.

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Bangor Daily NewsBangor Daily News
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This Mainer almost died sailing around the world. Now he’s getting ready to try again.

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Lewiston Sun JournalLewiston Sun Journal
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He almost died sailing around the world. Now he’s getting ready to try again.

In 2027, Iraq War veteran Ronnie Simpson will set out from Portland to compete once again in the Global Solo Challenge, a brutal around-the-world sailing race.

·Lewiston, United States
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Central Maine NewsCentral Maine News
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He almost died sailing around the world. Now he’s getting ready to try again.

In 2027, Iraq War veteran Ronnie Simpson will set out from Portland to compete once again in the Global Solo Challenge, a brutal around-the-world sailing race.

·Maine, United States
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Portland Press HeraldPortland Press Herald
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He almost died sailing around the world. Now he’s getting ready to try again.

In 2027, Iraq War veteran Ronnie Simpson will set out from Portland to compete once again in the Global Solo Challenge, a brutal around-the-world sailing race.

·Portland, United States
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Portland Press Herald broke the news in Portland, United States on Friday, November 28, 2025.
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