Sailing With Phoenix

About

Sailor, adventurer, and content creator known for capturing the world's attention by leaving his corporate job to sail solo across the Pacific Ocean with his cat Phoenix and for documenting his travels on Instagram with over a million followers.

Before Fame

He initially worked as a manager at a tire company in Portland, Oregon, but eventually found himself disillusioned with the corporate grind. His diagnosis of Klippel-Feil syndrome, a rare spinal condition that posed a risk of paralysis, served as a wake-up call and motivated him to quit his job in early 2024.. He cashed out his 401(k), sold his belongings, and purchased a 1990s sailboat for $50,000 with the goal to learn how to sail and then sail around the world. He began his sailing journey in late 2024.

Trivia

His story has been featured in prominent publications such as the Associated Press, People, and the New York Post. He was interviewed on the Parted Lines Podcast.  His feline companion Phoenix was rescued from a dumpster seven years before their voyage together.

Family Life

His real name is Oliver Widger. He is from Portland, Oregon.

Associated With

He and Finn Whitaker are both known for their sailing journeys which they document online.