Martin Augestad
Larsen
- 300 days alone at sea. The first and only Norwegian to have sailed around the world non-stop and solo.
- Adventurer of the Year 2026. Honoured in Norway for historic courage, raw willpower and extreme endurance.
- Against all odds. Sailed from Antigua to Norway with no engine, windvane or autopilot.
I take the audience out to sea and into the toughest mental storms. Through stories few others can tell, I share practical tools for motivation, crisis management and finding strength you did not know you had when all hope seems lost. I also offer commercial skipper hire for companies and shipowners who need maritime expertise, passenger safety and an experienced captain who represents your business professionally.
Here for rigging, not talks?
If you need a rig check, service or help with your boat, the mobile rigging workshop will look after you. Head straight over.
Where most turn back,
he kept heading south
No engine, autopilot, weather forecast or outside help of any kind. A capsize and a broken windvane, but the boat Odin and her captain Martin would not be stopped.
Read moreWhat you can book
Three ways to draw on the experience. One person who has actually been out there, not just read about it.
Talks
→A talk about sailing alone around the world, about coping when everything goes wrong, and about what it takes to get through. For companies, gatherings and events.
- Corporate
- Motivation
- Resilience
Skipper hire
→A commercial skipper for charter, VIP trips and passenger boats for up to 12 people. A certified captain takes responsibility, and your guests get a safe, first-class experience.
- Charter
- Corporate
- Up to 12 PAX
Voyage planning
→Dreaming of your own long voyage? Get help with route, boat, rig and equipment from someone who has done it for real, all the way round.
- Route
- Boat and rig
- Equipment
He also sails for something bigger
Through the charity work with Right Hand and Kemoto in The Gambia, the sailing is about more than adventure. Part of the attention the voyages create goes towards making a difference for others.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Martin Augestad Larsen?
Martin is the first and only Norwegian to have sailed around the world non-stop and alone, and was named Adventurer of the Year 2026 in Norway. He gives talks and offers commercial skipper hire.
Can I book Martin for a talk?
Yes. Martin gives talks about the circumnavigation, about coping when everything goes wrong, and about sailing for a cause. The talks suit companies, gatherings and events. Get in touch for available dates.
Do you offer commercial skipper hire?
Yes, with an experienced captain on board. We offer charter and VIP trips, passenger trips for up to 12 people, and corporate events.
How many people can come along?
The commercial trips take up to 12 passengers.
Do you help plan private long-distance voyages?
Yes. We help with route, boat and rig, and share experience from many thousands of nautical miles at sea.
Where is Seil med Larsen based?
The base is Porsgrunn in Telemark, Norway, and we take on assignments all over Norway.
Book a talk,
or make a plan
Whether you want Martin on stage, a skipper with serious sea miles behind him, or help planning your own voyage, get in touch for a chat with no strings attached.