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Sigurd Boasson and Rune Wiborg are preparing their Sun Fast 3300 for the Transquadra, a transatlantic race for amateur double-handed sailors.0:31 The team purchased the boat from Sigmund Hertzberg, who had already optimized it for racing, and they have spent over a year refining the setup for Category 1 offshore requirements.2:41 Because the Transquadra uses the IRC rating system, the pair is replacing their existing ORC-optimized sail inventory with smaller sails to improve their rating.4:03 Their preparation includes training with Short Sailing Norway in Tønsberg and competing in the Skagen Race and Two Star regattas.1:44 The race schedule requires them to reach Lorient, France, by July 1, 2024, for the first leg to Madeira.9:01 After a break, the second leg to Martinique begins in February 2025.9:09 The team plans to ship the boat back to Europe after the finish rather than cruising in the Caribbean, citing professional commitments.14:58 They are utilizing weather routing software like Expedition and seeking guidance from experienced sailors to manage the transition from fjord sailing to offshore racing.11:29

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