Even the decision to cross the Northern Atlantic with Pegasus 50 was recognition for us by itself, but winning the OSTAR race in extreme conditions is a full reward for our team’s hard work.
Markus and his Lifgun have done a great job WINNING the OSTAR 2022! After 3265 NM (6046 km) in 21d 6h 0m 25s Markus and his Pegasus 50 crossed the finish line in the bay of Newport on Sunday 5th June.
Not many of us can imagine life in the Northern Atlantic. It means sailing a few hundred miles further North than where the Titanic hit an iceberg, sailing in violent storms, if not hurricane conditions. A place where the temperatures do not rise above 5 degrees centigrade for half of the route. A place where you are fighting waves often higher than three-story buildings, where the deck is underwater more than above.
Just to finish a race such as OSTAR, you need to be highly skilled, physically and mentally strong and have a reliable, comfortable and safe boat.
Markus, congratulation! And thank you for choosing Pegasus for your adventure.
NEW: In 2024, Markus announced that he will be participating in the Cape2Rio race 2025 with Lifgun! The race sets off on the 27th of December. Markus will participate in the single-handed division. Good luck and fair winds!
