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Tone Jørgensen prepares to sail her 28-foot Maxi Yachts FENIX 8.5 from Tønsberg to Sandsteig, Harstad, to relocate to her childhood home.1:27 After purchasing the boat in 2021 without prior sailing experience, Jørgensen spent two years learning to handle the vessel solo before joining the active sailing community at Fjærholmen.4:07 To prepare for the coastal transit, she overhauled the boat’s electrical system, updated her navigation charts, and installed a personal AIS/SART beacon for man-overboard safety.12:36 She previously converted the boat for regatta racing but has since reconfigured it for cruising.13:17 Jørgensen plans to sail the first leg of the journey with a partner before continuing solo, aiming to build self-reliance and transition toward a lifestyle focused on nature and local foraging.9:50 She identifies her primary concern as maneuvering in busy harbors rather than open-water conditions.16:45 The project represents a personal reset, which she terms "Tone 2.0," following a period of professional burnout.2:55

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