When 29-year-old Oliver Widger was diagnosed with Klippel-Feil syndrome—a rare spinal condition that fuses cervical vertebrae and carries the terrifying risk of paralysis—his perspective on life instantly shifted. Rather than quietly finishing out his 11-year corporate career, Widger liquidated his 401(k), bought a sailboat, and took to the sea. With zero prior ocean experience, he taught himself how to sail using YouTube and successfully crossed the Pacific from Oregon to Hawaii alongside his trusty first mate, a rescued calico cat named Phoenix. The journey went viral. Now, Widger is embarking on the ultimate human challenge: a nonstop, solo circumnavigation of the globe. “I believe this may be the only chance in my entire life where I have this opportunity in front of me right now,” Widger shared in a video explaining his mission.…