I have a Saltram Saga 36.

• Full keel sailboat

• 11.5 tons displacement

• 10.66 meters long

• 3.23 meters wide

• 1.6 meter draft

She is one of three Saltram Saga boats in the Golden Globe Race.

She is simple, strong, and built for offshore sailing.

I chose this boat because she’s heavy, sturdy, and built for ocean sailing. When I think about the Southern Ocean, I don’t want something light and reactive. I want something solid and predictable.

I wanted a boat where I felt at home, but also one I truly believed could take me safely around the world. This boat ticked every single box.

The Golden Globe Race is:

• Solo

• Non-stop

• Unassisted

• Around the world

• Without modern navigation technology

No GPS navigation.

No routing software.

No autopilot.

No outside assistance.

It recreates the spirit of the original 1968 race.

The route starts in Les Sables d’Olonne in France, goes down the Atlantic, around the Southern Ocean via Cape Leeuwin and Cape Horn, and back up the Atlantic to France.

Why did I sign up?

It honestly came during a moment of reflection. I had just finished my previous dream project, Sail & Ripple Effect. It finally had an end date, and that ending made me realize I needed something bigger. Something harder.

Now what motivates me most is the impact I see it has on others. That’s what keeps me going.

On this crossing, I’m using an Orca chart plotter, a Norwegian navigation system.

It’s modern, clean, and much easier to read than many older systems. Everything is presented in a very intuitive way.

But yes — I will also be using a sextant.

As part of my Golden Globe Race qualification, I need to demonstrate celestial navigation. After rounding Cape Verde, I’ll begin navigating with a sextant.

I’ll announce the times live so you can join and I’ll explain how I take and calculate a sight.

I have a wind vane from Hydrovane steering the boat.

It works like this:

First, I set my sails and try to balance them so the boat would naturally go straight. Then I tell the Hydrovane to keep the wind at a certain angle.

If the boat turns and the wind hits from a different angle, the vane tilts. That movement transfers mechanically to a rudder on the Hydrovane, which then corrects the course and brings me back to the set wind angle.

If the wind changes direction significantly, I adjust accordingly. It’s not fully automatic. I still need to pay attention.

I chose Hydrovane because I believe it’s one of the most robust wind vanes out there. It’s extremely sturdy and has been working very well for me.

It’s honestly my best crew member.

During this qualification passage, I’m not allowed to use an autopilot. I can only use the Hydrovane or hand steer. That also saves a lot of electricity, since autopilots draw significant power.

Close to shore, I only sleep 20 minutes at a time.

That’s roughly the distance you can visually see to the horizon. There are fishing boats around, so I:

• Sleep 20 minutes

• Wake up

• Check the horizon

• If everything is fine, go back to sleep

Offshore, it’s different.

There are very few boats, and the ones I’ve seen are on AIS. That makes it much easier to plan.

I check the AIS to see which vessels are near me. If I see that I’ll pass close to one, I set an alarm on my phone for a bit before we’re due to be near each other. I wake up, check, adjust if needed, and then go back to sleep.

It has actually been easier to sleep than I expected. I got into the rhythm quickly. I trust the AIS, and overall I’m sleeping quite well.

That said, when I don’t sleep properly, I definitely notice it the next day. My energy drops and my mood is worse. Sleep matters out here.

This current trip is my 4,000 nautical mile solo nonstop qualification passage for the

Golden Globe Race.

Route for this Atlantic crossing:

• Start: Mohammedia, Morocco

• Sail south along the coast

• Leave the Cape Verde Islands to starboard

• Pass on the east side of the Cape Verde Islands

• Turn west into the Atlantic

• Leave a mandatory waypoint to starboard

• Finish: Saint Martin in the Caribbean

After that, I’ll stay there for a couple of weeks before sailing back to Europe via:

• Bermuda

• The Azores

• Then either the UK or France

This passage proves I can complete a long solo ocean crossing without stopping, which is required before racing around the world.

Not yet.

I’ve been cautious about it because I’m sailing solo. Every time I’ve brought a fish onboard in the past, it turns into a proper battle. If I get injured out here, there’s no backup. It’s just me.

Another factor is food safety. On crewed boats, sometimes one person won’t eat the fish in case someone gets sick. When you’re alone, that safety buffer doesn’t exist.

That said, fishing is actually a fantastic activity when you’re solo sailing. It keeps you occupied, focused, and mentally engaged. Offshore life can be repetitive, and having something practical to do is a huge plus.

Once I round Cape Verde and turn west, I plan to start fishing again.

Most ocean fish are perfectly fine. The only thing I’m cautious about is very fatty tuna, which can sometimes be harder to digest offshore.

It’s all about managing risk.

Main camera: DJI Osmo Action 5

Microphones: DJI lav mics

Outside night camera: Reolink PTZ with infrared

Backup webcam inside

Everything runs through OBS, where I control overlays, sound, and which camera you’re seeing.

The infrared camera is what you see at night. During the day, it’s mostly the DJI.

Yes, this is running 24/7 from the middle of the Atlantic.

Battery bank:

3 × 320Ah lithium batteries from Dakota Lithium

Total: 960Ah

Previously I had 260Ah in the same space. The upgrade is significant.

They’re lightweight, water-resistant, and come with an 11-year warranty.

Energy sources:

• 3 × 100W solar panels on the bimini

• 1 × 200W movable solar panel

• Watt & Sea hydrogenerator running 24/7

• High-output engine alternator

In theory, I need about 1 hour of engine runtime per day to offset the power used by the livestream.

Sea and Land Yachtworks designed and built the entire system specifically for my boat and my needs.

I currently carry 260 liters of freshwater.

For this Atlantic crossing, I also have a water maker onboard if needed.

For the Golden Globe Race, water makers are not allowed.

So I’ll collect rainwater.

When it rains:

• Let the sail rinse off the salt first

• Then allow the water to funnel down toward the mast

• Catch it in a bucket

• Transfer to jerry cans

• Fill the tanks

It’s very old-school.

And yes, 260 liters is more than enough for one person if managed properly.

I do not yet have a major title sponsor.

However, I have some amazing technical partners who support me with equipment and discounts.

Find all in my Partners page.

I am largely self-funding this project, which is why community support makes a big difference.

I enjoy racing.

But I think if I became fully professional, the joy might disappear for me.

Right now, I sail because I love it.

That matters more than anything.

Not at this stage.

But I might write a musical :)

Maybe on the GGR I might start writing my adventure.

I speak:
• Norwegian
• Danish
• Swedish
• English
• Some Spanish
• Some Italian
• Some French

Being able to communicate across cultures has been a huge gift in sailing.

Yes.

I sing.
I play the ukulele.
A bit of drums.
A bit of keyboard.

And I love karaoke.

No.

Marine compasses are filled with liquid that is designed not to freeze in cold temperatures.

No.

The Golden Globe Race is non-stop for approximately 27,000 nautical miles.

If I absolutely need to stop for repairs near land, I can anchor, but I cannot receive any physical assistance.

Otherwise, I keep sailing 24/7.

Not being able to speak to my family.

And missing my pets.

The physical challenge is manageable.

The emotional distance might be harder.

Nutrition is extremely important to me.

At the start, I’ll carry some fresh food.

I will also have:

• Pressure-canned meals prepared by a professional chef

• Freeze-dried meals (MREs)

• Vitamins

• Protein supplements

• Greens powder

The goal is to maintain health over many months at sea.

No.

Livestream technology is not allowed in the Golden Globe Race.

I will only be able to communicate via:

• VHF radio (short range)

• HF/SSB radio (long range)

The race is intentionally low-tech.

All vessels must follow COLREGS.

Generally:

• Power-driven vessels must keep clear of sailing vessels

• I must keep clear of certain vessels, such as those actively fishing

It depends on the situation.

I do yoga and bodyweight workouts.

Staying strong and flexible is important, especially during long passages.

Movement also helps mentally.

No.

This is not AI.

This is a real attempt to livestream a four-to-five-week Atlantic crossing from a small sailboat.

Everything you see is happening in real time.

These are navigation and weather data:

• SOG – Speed Over Ground (how fast I’m moving over the earth)

• COG – Course Over Ground (the direction I’m moving over the earth)

• AWS – Apparent Wind Speed (the wind speed measured at the boat)

• Knots – Nautical miles per hour

They help me understand how the boat is moving relative to wind and current.

I’ve done shorter solo passages before this one.

But I didn’t have the opportunity to do longer ones until now.

This Atlantic crossing is my first major solo ocean passage.

The livestream costs approximately $100 per day.

The crossing takes between four and five weeks, depending on conditions.

It’s a significant expense, but I believe it’s worth it.

Yes.

I have an amazing team ashore helping with:
• Technical support
• Preparation
• Logistics
• Media

Even though I’m alone onboard, I’m not alone in the project.

This project is largely self-funded.

If you’d like to support:

• PayPal

• Vipps

• Venmo

• GoFundMe

• Patreon

• or Sponsorship

Every contribution helps keep this mission moving forward.
Check the Support Me page for more details.