Sailing was never a part of Lutz Kohne’s life growing up - it hit him square in the face as an adult, and completely changed his trajectory. He’s since worked as a professional skipper, as Race Director for the ogr and the ggr, and he is now preparing to set sail himself, around the world, solo, retro and unassisted as a participant in the golden globe race 2026.
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Simon Prestø-He // Marine Insurance
Rachael Miller // Rozalia Project Founder
Sarah Armour // Schooner Brilliant Captain
Jon Amtrup // Up Helly Aa Festival
Elliott Smith // Choosing Love Over Fear in the GGR
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Andy, Mia, Nikki & August // FALKEN's First Sea Trial
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Matty Duncan // Wrong Way Round
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Hannah Goldberg // Sailing TikTok and Pursuing Dreams
Sam Merrett // Hudson River Sail Freight on Schooner Apollonia
Senor Brady & Alex Blue // From DELOS to Cruiser's Academy
Onne van der Wal // From Whitbread Race Crew to Renowned Photographer
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