Tapio, 60, is a life-long sailor and has been sailing since his childhood, taking part in various prestigious competitions during the years. As one might conclude, this race is not for anyone. Entrants must show prior ocean sailing experience of at least 8, miles and another 2, miles solo. Tapio Lehtinen for sure knows his ways around the oceans. He has sailing experience since starting in Optimist dinghies at the age of six, moving to Lasers, s and 29ers and more.
I take pride in preparing well and sailing in a seamanlike way while acknowledging the risks related to a race like this. Sustainability and cleaner oceans have always been close to my heart and by sailing around the world, I can really highlight these important issues on a global scale. They will be navigating with sextant on paper charts, without electronic instruments or autopilots. They will hand-write their logs and determine the weather for themselves.
Only occasionally will they talk to loved ones and the outside world when long-range high frequency and ham radios allow. Safety is, of course, a focus. The future of the seas. Throughout the years we have provided solutions for the global trade moving on seas.
In only five decades the industry has changed tremendously and we are at the forefront of creating technologies to reshape the direction for the next decades. With this legendary race, there is an opportunity to pay global attention to the importance of developing marine ecosystems that can develop long-lasting, sustainable solutions for future-proof marine industry.
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