Your dream, planned by someone who has done it
Whether it is a summer cruise along the coast, an Atlantic crossing or something bigger, the difference between a good voyage and a bad one is often made long before you cast off. Martin helps you prepare properly.
Route and weather
CoursePlan a realistic route based on season, wind and current. Where and when, which legs, and where you can seek shelter if the weather turns.
- Legs
- Season
Boat and rig
VesselIs the boat ready for what you want to use her for? A review of rig, sails and set-up, with specific advice on what should be in place before departure. The technical work is done by Riggverksted AS.
- Rig
- Sails
Equipment and safety
SafetyWhat do you really need, and what can you leave behind? Priorities for safety gear, rescue equipment, communications and spares, based on experience, not wish lists.
- Safety
- Rescue
A mentor along the way
SupportSomeone to talk things through with before and during the voyage. A calm voice to call when you are stuck, from someone who has been in far worse weather than you are ever likely to meet.
- Advice
- Sounding board
Simple lasts longest
The philosophy is the same one that carried Odin around the world: simple, robust solutions you can repair yourself, rather than complicated systems that fail when you need them most.
How we begin
Get in touch and tell us where you are and where you want to go. Then we work out what kind of help suits you, from a simple review to following you all the way to departure.
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.