Gunnar Christensen // From Yacht Captain to Golden Globe Sailor

Gunnar Christensen is a career yacht captain and racing sailor who is in the midst of pivoting to sail solo, nonstop around the world in the upcoming Golden Globe Race. Gunnar and I talked about his origins as a sailor in New England, his varied career on yachts and racing boats and about the prep on his Bob Perry-designed boat for the round-the-world voyage. Gunnar is the first guest we've had on the show who came to record in-person at the new Mission Control in Sweden! Follow his progress in the GGR at gunnarsails.com.

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Gunnar Christensen // From Yacht Captain to Golden Globe Sailor

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Ben Doerr // "Hose it or Lose it!"

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Matt Rutherford // Around the Arctic (in a Valiant This Time!)

Mia & Andy // 2025 Year-In-Review (Only 3 Months Late!)

Ben Soofer // Making a career in sailing

Francesca Clapcich // The 1st Italian to Win The Ocean Race