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Gunnar Christensen might not have the fastest boat in the Golden Globe Race 2026 fleet, but he has the skill set and mentality to keep it all together in this 7-8 month-long solo race around the world. We talked to the experienced sailor just before the start on September 6th.

Here you can listen to the first podcast with Gunnar: GGR adventure of a lifetime.

You can follow the Golden Globe Race 2026 and Gunnar Christensen's race pages. 

We have just released our Arctic Sailing Program, and it starts in mid-October with sailing with Whales and Northern Lights above 70 degrees North. Come join us for an experience you will never forget.

I have just released the book The art of hanging by the hook - practical advice on how to anchor. Kindle or print. Your decision. Just buy it and learn how to sleep safely at anchor in wild places.

If you are interested in High Latitude Sailing, I have written a book by the same title together with Bob Shepton. You can buy High Latitude Sailing on Amazon. I am also holding a High Latitude Sailing Course in 2026.

Keen on sailing the Norwegian coast? You should be. Read Sail the Norwegian Coast: How and Why you should sail the most beautiful coast in the world – Kindle edition.