Trans-Atlantic rowing champ Rob Hamill out to sail around world on catamaran

It'll be an emotional trip for Hamill and his young family, retracing the steps of his murdered brother.

Trans-Atlantic rowing champion Rob Hamill and his family have left their lives in New Zealand to set sail on an around the world journey where they hope to trace the route of his murdered brother Kerry.

But Hamill says the trip isn't as dark as it sounds.

"Just hanging out with my family and having fun and discovery and adventure and all that stuff," Hamill told 1 NEWS.

Hamill, his wife Rachel and their three boys have packed up their home in Waikato for an adventure on the high seas.

Their first destination - Fiji.

Hamill admits for the next year or two, living space will be tight.

"It's not actually that bad. We all have our own bedroom so if we do get a little claustrophobic, we can always go to our own space," he said.

They've already trialled life on board when they made a trip to the islands three years ago.

But this time, the Hamills want to follow the fatal journey Kerry took through Southeast Asia in 1978.

He was captured and killed by the Khmer Rouge when he strayed into Cambodian waters.

"Grief is a part of our Western culture that we don't deal with well.

"There's even evidence that grief can be passed on through your DNA and I guess I want to confront that head on."

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