Mid-summer 2020 Jordan Wylie set out on a new expedition to become the first person in the world to successfully circumnavigate Great Britain by paddle board, all in aid of charity Frontline Children, to build a new school on the Horn of Africa.
But after 149 days, 7 hours and 36 minutes and 2377.29 KM, The Great British Paddle sadly came to an abrupt end on 24th December 2020, Jordan reported:
‘We have been informed by Scottish Government officials that to continue would be in breach of new COVID-19 regulations and laws. We could have tried to fight and argue our case further but I feel even though I was only 23 kilometres away from a new world first at John O’Groats that this a time to lead by example and do the right thing. I said from day one that this was never about world records, awards or any kind of applause, it was about inspiring young people both overseas and back home through the gift of education and the spirit of adventure. It is with great sadness and frustration the journey has ended here but wow, we have paddled further and harder for longer than anyone has ever paddled on the open ocean by Standup Paddleboard (SUP), what an incredible adventure it was’!
Jordan paddled further than anyone before to raise money for a new school build in Djibouti. If you would like to donate, all the proceeds go to Frontline Children and you can here: https://givepenny.com/the-great-british-paddle-2020