Boat
Quark is a Setka A designed by Janusz Maderski specifically for the “100 across the Arlantic”. At merely 5 meters it is the smallest class sanctioned for a transatlantic race.
Race
The 4th edition 2025 edition of the “100 across the atlantic” race will start in November 2025 in Sagres, Portugal. After a shorter leg to Teneriffe, the race’s finishing line is the 61W meridian between the islands of Martinique and St. Lucia.
Skipper
Oliver (55) has been sailing yachts for more than 30 years and has participated in a number of races of the Mini 6.50 circuit back in the 90s and has crossed the Atlantic twice . He is married and has a son.
Latest Blog posts
- Winter projectsWhile Quark is still in the water and I am waiting for better weather, I have decided to get started on my winter projects DIY Wind sensor “Yachta” While looking for a cheap… Read More »Winter projects
- Summer’s EndThe summer is coming to an end and I took quark out with one of my oldest friends for a trip around the Veerse Meer in a nice 3-5 breeze and splendid sunshine.… Read More »Summer’s End
- And now also on FacebookI have just launched the Facebook page for my SAC campaign.
- Find me on InstagramCan’t say that I am a huge fan of social media but hey, looks like Instagram, besides being a toxic cesspool of vanity and idiocy, is also a good place to share my… Read More »Find me on Instagram
- F*cked the tiller this morningThis is what you get for procrastinating repairs. This morning my tiller gave up the ghost during a gybe in gusty 5-6 bft. conditions. I should have known better than to leave the… Read More »F*cked the tiller this morning
- Sac 2025 entryWith one year down and a little more than 2 to go, I decided to make my entry in the 2025 edition of the race official and submitted my details to Janusz. No… Read More »Sac 2025 entry