Tristan Gourlay doesn't have to look far for advice ahead of the biggest challenge of his life.

The 46-year-old Launceston sailor is set to sail solo around the world non-stop, a feat his father, Ken Gourlay OAM, accomplished across 2006 and 2007.

Ken's time of 179 days, 21 hours, 37 minutes and 58 seconds still stands as an Australian record, one Tristan is hoping to better when he sets off from Hobart on Sunday.

"Having Dad go was a good inspiration and also a good feeling out for what's involved fully, and luckily now, I have the opportunity to do this," Tristan said.

"He's mainly just given me a heads-up as to what to expect along the way.

"Then his experiences and how he did certain things, which gives me an idea on how to do it.

"He certainly has been helping out most days

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