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Follow Ari Känsäkoski | solo sailor | sailing coach on Instagram 👉 @arikansakoski.solo.sailing

Explore the RORC Baltic Sea Race in Helsinki

Come and meet the boats and sailors preparing for the RORC Baltic Sea Race in Helsinki! ⛵🌊 You’ll find the organisers by the blue Race Office container 📍 Kanavaranta 4, Katajanokka, Helsinki @marinabayhelsinki_ ⛵ Boat presentations for the public 
15:00–16:15
17:00–18:15 Meeting point: in front of the Race Office. Can’t make these times? No worries; drop […]

From Landlocked Zimbabwe to Sailing the World: Join the Journey

I still remember the first time I saw the ocean… which is a little concerning, given I’m now trying to sail around the whole thing (ALONE) 😅 There’s something genuinely absurd about growing up in landlocked Zimbabwe and becoming obsessed with sailing – most people around me had never set foot on a boat. For […]

Stay Prepared at Sea with Quality Ropes for Safety and Performance

Replacing damaged ropes often takes place right during the voyage. At such times, you really appreciate having a high-quality rope in reserve from @lanex.yachting. At sea, it’s worth being prepared – the right equipment can save time, worries, and unnecessary stress. High-quality ropes are not just a matter of performance, but above all safety. Follow […]

Featured Article: Journey of Mountains and Sea in ‘Toyama, Tokyo’ July 2026 Issue

The Tokyo Federation of Toyama Prefectural Associations (@toyamakenjin) featured me in a special article in the July 2026 issue of its publication, Toyama, Tokyo. The article introduces my journey so far, from the mountains to the sea. #TokyoToyamaPrefecturalAssociation #TakaokaCity #Sailing Follow Hiroki Nakayama on Instagram 👉 @hiroki.1034

No Documentary Yet, But My Story Awaits!

Haha no documentary yet – but my full story is on my website! Comment ZIMBO and I’ll send you the link. #solosailing #globalsolochallenge #zimbabweansailor #roundtheworld #flightaroundtheworld _ _ _ _ _ I’m attempting to become the first Zimbabwean – and the first person from an African landlocked nation – to sail solo, non-stop, around the […]

Sailing the World with Getac: A Navigator’s Journey

Seen here at the finish line of the Pacific Cup with my @getac_us B360 rugged laptop, which I used extensively in my duties as navigator on our way to Hawaii on the Schumacher 39 Recidivist. Such a nice thing to have as a racing sailor, navigator, delivery Captain and lastly, a solo round the world […]

Tag Your Favorite Brands for the Global Solo Challenge Journey

If you know a brand that belongs on this journey – tag them below 🙏 #solosailing #globalsolochallenge #zimbabweansailor #roundtheworld #flightaroundtheworld _ _ _ _ _ I’m attempting to become the first Zimbabwean – and the first person from an African landlocked nation – to sail solo, non-stop, around the world in the @globalsolochallenge 2027. Comment […]