JARLATH Rickward, 57, a former Army PTI currently living in Braunton, North Devon, who is living with terminal cancer, has been selected to join the Full Circle Expedition – an epic 2,000-nautical-mile adventure around the UK, supporting the recovery, resilience, and reconnection of wounded, injured and sick (WIS) veterans and serving personnel.

The expedition is coordinated by veteran sailing charity Turn to Starboard and delivered in partnership with Invictus Games Birmingham 2027.

Jarlath was invited to join the expedition to help him build his confidence, re-connect with other veterans, and rekindle his sense of self pride in the face of his terminal cancer diagnosis.

“I’ve gone through some pretty difficult times in the last few years since receiving the news from the doctors. I completely lost my sense of purpose and became isolated and a bit lost from the world.

“Having rediscovered my love of sailing with Turn to Starboard, and now taking on this incredible maritime adventure, I am not only excited about reconnecting with fellow veterans but also eager to make new memories.”

Full Circle will see two traditionally rigged tall ships, Spirit of Falmouth and Pellew, crewed by a rotating team of 70 WIS veterans. The 12-week expedition sets sail from Falmouth this month, visiting 22 ports across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland before returning home in June.

Throughout the journey, the crew will carry the Invictus Games Flag around the UK, raising it at each port to build momentum towards Invictus Games Birmingham 2027 and its one-year-to-go milestone at the NEC in July 2026.

Founded by Prince Harry in 2014, the Invictus Games is an international adaptive sporting event using the power of sport to support the recovery and rehabilitation of wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans.