Hi, My name is Gunnar Christensen. I'm a professional sailor and an RNLI crew member as well as a lifelong sailor with a great passion for the sea.

I'm now preparing for one of the most ambitious sailing challenges there is, the 2026 Golden Globe Race starting September 2026.

The Golden Globe Race stands alone as the longest, loneliest, slowest, most daring challenge for an individual in any sport. It requires the 30 entrants to use only the same type or similar equipment used by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston's 1968/69 race winning yacht Suhaili.

I look forward to raising awareness of micro plastics in the worlds oceans by partnering with the Ocean Research Project as well as other eco friendly sponsors.