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Setting the top gallant. Photo: Hanna Thevik

Setting sails for the first time

almost 3 years ago
Written by Ronald Toppe, Hanna Thevik
Life on board > Setting sails for the first time

Setting sails for the first time

almost 3 years agoLife on board
Written by Ronald Toppe, Hanna Thevik
Setting the top gallant. Photo: Hanna Thevik

Statsraad Lehmkuhl is under sail across the Atlantic ocean to the Azores.

Sailor Magnus Balsløv has guided the cadets in setting the sails for the leg across to the Azores. It's a first for cadet Mathilde Bull Gram. – I know the principle, but it is really cool experiencing that it actually works in the real world too, she smiles:

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The One Ocean Expedition 2025-2026 is a 12-month voyage aboard the Norwegian tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl, aimed at raising awareness and sharing knowledge about the crucial importance of the ocean for a sustainable future on a global scale.

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