By Nicole Goodwin A Northumberland adventurer is gearing up to take on the globe in a boat he’s crafted from the ground up, despite having zero prior experience. Adam Waugh, hailing from Bolam, has dedicated the past two years to single-handedly constructing a 19ft sailing boat; a feat he accomplished without any former boat-building knowledge. In just seven months, he plans to navigate his homemade vessel to Portugal before embarking on a global race. The inspiration for this daring venture came when Adam learned about the Mini Globe Race, an event where up to 30 DIY sailors circumnavigate th…
