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Mikkel Thommessen on a long life as a sailor

4 de abril de 2025 · 30 min · 791 visualizações

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Mikkel Thommessen, a veteran Norwegian sailor and journalist, recounts a lifelong career in sailing that began in the 1950s in Asker, Norway.1:29 His early experience involved sailing small, clinker-built wooden boats like the Anung, followed by competitive racing in OK-jollers and Finnjollers.3:42 In 1965, he participated in a sailing exchange program in the United States, where he gained exposure to advanced racing techniques and high-performance classes like the Soling and Flying Dutchman.6:32 He later lived in Montreal, New York, and Tokyo, where he integrated into local yachting communities and continued racing.7:46 Thommessen highlights the evolution of sailing technology and training, noting the shift from traditional wooden boats to modern classes like the Laser, which became popular in the 1970s.17:59 Beyond racing, he completed an Atlantic crossing on a Farr 56 and cruised extensively along the Amalfi Coast in Italy.12:20 He emphasizes the social value of the sport and the influence of mentors like sailmaker Sigurd Herbern.21:41

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