The Project

The project is all about the big challenge of shorthanded offshore sailing in the Classe Mini. I started the project with the ultimate goal of sailing the Mini Transat, single handed across the Atlantic on a 6,5m racing yacht. To sail the Mini Transat, the boat must first be prepared, and I must be qualified. One of the Qualification requirements is at least 1500NM in official Classe Mini races. The other is a 1000NM solo non-stop qualification course. 

To reach the 1500NM in races, I will sail different races in the class, the first hopefully being the Pornichet Select (300NM single-handed) in the beginning of June. If one can sail the race depends on the draw done in January before the season. You fill in the preference form, then you will see if you are selected for the races you wish to sail. For me in 2025 my first priority is the Pornichet Select. Without sailing this race I am not allowed to enter any big 300NM+ races yet. Then I wish to sail the PURU Transgascogne (620NM dual-handed). Before these races I will start training as soon as Boatsje enters the water, probably somewhere in March. After these races, I will be training again in the Netherlands. I will also join some single-handed races on Dutch waters, as well as the 1000NM solo non-stop qualification course.

For 2026 I will sail as much as possible next to my study, my aim is to sail at least 2 major races in 2026. Most important is that, by the end of the year, I am completely qualified for the Mini Transat.

The Mini Transat will be in September 2027. For this race I will put a hold on my studies to prepare in France, sail races and sail the Mini Transat.

Funding is really important for this entire project, so reach out if you want to help me sail the Mini Transat 2027 on Boatsje!