Smith Ocean Projects
The mission
Campaign Fundraising Goal
€1,000,000
Every donation goes directly to our partner charities around the world.
Why We Race
More than a race
Karl's father, Peter, lives with Parkinson's disease. That personal reality is the engine behind Karl's Global Solo Challenge entry, fueling sleepless nights of preparation, thousands of miles of qualifying passages, and his commitment to raise over €1 million for Parkinson's research and support.
The ocean is Karl's stage and his solo circumnavigation attempt is an attention-grabbing performance worthy of global media exposure and a loyal audience – perfect components for boosting Parkinson's disease awareness and fundraising.
"I can't cure Parkinson's and I can't reverse it. I can sail, and I can use that to get people to pay attention and give others the funding to help cure Parkinson's."
Karl Smith, Skipper
Racing in Aid of
Our charity partners
Parkinson's UK
Registered Charity No. 258197
The UK's leading Parkinson's charity, funding research, providing support, and fighting for a better future for everyone affected by Parkinson's.
Cure Parkinson's
Registered Charity No. 1111816
Cure Parkinson's funds research to slow, stop and reverse Parkinson's, working with a global network of scientists and clinicians.
Michael J. Fox Foundation
Team Fox, For Parkinson's Research
The world's largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson's research, dedicated to accelerating a cure and improved therapies.
Be part of the mission
Whether you want to follow Karl’s race, donate to Parkinson’s charities or come aboard as a sponsor, your place in this story awaits.