Join Fred for a beer and a deep dive with solo ocean racer Ronnie Simpson to learn why piloting a $3 million yacht around the world can feel tougher than summiting Everest. In this episode you’ll hear:

• How a war veteran swapped combat for a mast, only to discover that in yacht racing “the race can end for you at any moment”

• The high-stakes drama of leading solo across the Atlantic, then watching your rig break on day one of a 100-day marathon

• The behind-the-scenes hustle: yacht deliveries, renewable-energy ventures and brokerage deals that bankroll another shot at glory

• Why building community and securing sponsorship in Maine’s maritime scene provides the wind in Ronnie’s sails

If you’ve ever been knocked down and dared to get back up, this is your guide to pursuing impossible dreams, one wave at a time. Tune in to catch the grit, innovation and unbreakable passion that keep a champion racing forward.