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301 days alone – Martin is the first Norwegian around the world nonstop: – Ditch the Starlink and watch the waves
10 gennaio 2026 · 40 min · 3K visualizzazioni · Porsgrunn, Norway
Martin Larsen sailing alone, boat heeling hard through spray
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Martin Haugestad Larsen completed a 301-day solo, non-stop circumnavigation aboard his boat, *Odin*, becoming the first Norwegian to achieve the feat.0:02 He prepared the vessel for extreme conditions, reinforcing the rig to withstand heavy weather and installing a storm jib measuring less than three square meters.36:46 During the voyage, Larsen relied on GPS for positioning and a sextant for compass verification, noting that the boat’s significant deviation made the magnetic compass unreliable in varying latitudes.18:20 He managed maintenance tasks, including underwater hull cleaning every three to four weeks due to ineffective antifouling paint, and performed a structural repair on the wooden rudder using glass fiber.9:59 Larsen maintained a sleep schedule of multiple short intervals, totaling up to 12 hours daily, to remain alert for traffic.22:11 He prioritized self-sufficiency and disconnection from digital media, avoiding Starlink to focus on the immediate environment.33:30 His diet consisted primarily of homemade bread, oats, beans, and rice.22:51
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