<description>&lt;p&gt;Sailing was never a part of Lutz Kohne’s life growing up — it hit him square in the face as an adult, and completely changed his trajectory. He has since worked as a professional skipper, as Race Director for the OGR and the GGR, and he is now preparing to set sail himself, around the world, solo, retro and unassisted as a participant in the Golden Globe Race 2026.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;--&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;If you liked this conversation you'll LOVE &lt;a href= "https://quarterdeck.59-north.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;The QUARTERDECK&lt;/a&gt;, 59 North's 'deep dives on the art of seamanship.' Join our interactive community and get involved in the conversation at &lt;a href= "https://quarterdeck.59-north.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;quarterdeck.59-north.com&lt;/a&gt;. First two weeks FREE, then multiple pricing options thereafter. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;--&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;ON THE WIND is presented by &lt;a href= "https://forbesyachts.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Forbes Horton Yachts&lt;/a&gt;. Get in touch with Forbes today about buying or selling a boat. The show is also presented by &lt;a href= "https://www.harborburn.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;Harborburn Cannon Company&lt;/a&gt;, creators of solid, marine-grade bronze, black-powder signal cannons — just like the ones from the age of sail but a bit smaller. If you own a boat, you need a cannon! To find out more, go to &lt;a href= "https://www.harborburn.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;harborburn.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

On the Wind Sailing

59º North Sailing Podcasts

Lutz Kohne // Golden Globe Manager turned Racer

APR 9, 202470 MIN
On the Wind Sailing

Lutz Kohne // Golden Globe Manager turned Racer

APR 9, 202470 MIN

Description

Sailing was never a part of Lutz Kohne’s life growing up — it hit him square in the face as an adult, and completely changed his trajectory. He has since worked as a professional skipper, as Race Director for the OGR and the GGR, and he is now preparing to set sail himself, around the world, solo, retro and unassisted as a participant in the Golden Globe Race 2026.

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If you liked this conversation you'll LOVE The QUARTERDECK, 59 North's 'deep dives on the art of seamanship.' Join our interactive community and get involved in the conversation at quarterdeck.59-north.com. First two weeks FREE, then multiple pricing options thereafter. 

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ON THE WIND is presented by Forbes Horton Yachts. Get in touch with Forbes today about buying or selling a boat. The show is also presented by Harborburn Cannon Company, creators of solid, marine-grade bronze, black-powder signal cannons — just like the ones from the age of sail but a bit smaller. If you own a boat, you need a cannon! To find out more, go to harborburn.com.