Introducing Full Circle

Turn to Starboard and the Invictus Games is launching Full Circle, a 2,000-nautical-mile circumnavigation of the UK by two tall ships. Full Circle is a 12-week sailing expedition carrying the Invictus Games Flag around the UK ahead of Birmingham 2027. Two traditionally rigged tall ships – Pellew and Spirit of Falmouth – will undertake the 2,000-nautical-mile journey, calling at ports across all four nations.

The voyage will carry the inspirational message of the Games through the Invictus flag as it is carried from Vancouver, Canada to the UK to join the Full Circle team’s expedition, marking a year to the games commencing in Birmingham. The epic adventure will begin on 17 March 2026, departing from Falmouth and travelling anticlockwise around the UK before returning to Falmouth on 11 June 2026. The journey will build momentum ahead of the official one-year-to-go until Invictus Games Birmingham 2027 event in July 2026.

This collaboration not only honours the sacrifices of those who have served, but also builds a lasting legacy of hope, healing, and possibility. It is more than a voyage, it’s a powerful story of courage, service, and renewal – a testament to how adventure and the sea can help heal, inspire, and bring people together.

If you are a veteran and are interested to be part of the Full Circle Expedition, click here and it will take you to an online application form where you can tell us a bit about yourself and why you want to take part.

We look forward to hearing from you.