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From Helsesista to Adventure Tale: How she found joy on the "high seas" in the Inner Oslo Fjord
30 May 2026 · 46 min · 1K views · Indre Oslofjord
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Tale Maria Krohn-Engvik, a Norwegian public figure known as "Helsesista," describes her transition into sailing as a solo owner of a Maxi 77 in the inner Oslofjord.Watch After taking a sailing course on a Hallberg-Rassy, she purchased the Maxi 77 to gain independence and experience the outdoors.9:29 She maintains the boat on a mooring buoy during the summer and in a bubbler harbor during the winter.14:16 Her sailing experience includes navigating the inner Oslofjord, managing engine issues caused by fuel exhaustion, and handling sudden wind shifts while crossing shipping lanes.18:22 She emphasizes that sailing provides a sense of presence and mental well-being, serving as a personal project that complements her professional work in mental health advocacy.5:06 She encourages beginners to start sailing without needing extensive prior knowledge, noting that she learns new skills during every outing.43:44 Her approach focuses on finding adventure in local waters rather than planning long-distance passages.14:31
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