One of the last big adventures of our time!

Sailing alone around the world, without stoping and without outside assistence.

Our goal is to compete in the RWYC Worldstar2026 and break the current singlehanded circumnavigation record of 137days.

On the way to the startline and around the world we will fundraise to support medical support for those who can not afford it and motivate people to follow their dreams!

Upcoming Races

June 2025 - Round Iceland - 01.06.2025
July 2025 - Rolex Fastnet Race- 26.07.2025
August 2025 - The Centenary Race - 10.08.2025
September 2026 - Worldstar - 26.09.2026

Finished Races

Round Denmark Race - Nicolas Manthos & Andre Engelhart --- 1st Doublehanded & 3rd Overall
MidsummerSail - Nicolas Manthos & Jonas Kroner --- Finnished 2nd place

News

Find out about the latest news of our project!

News Blog
  • WORLDSTAR26 announcement

  • 1st place in Doublehanded Categorie

Class40 - Cheekytatoo

Length: 12,2m
Width 4,5m
Draft: 3m
Displacement: 4,7t
Construction: 2007

Sailarea upwind: 110m²
Sailarea downwind: 270m²

Build to race single- and doublehanded around the Atlantic Ocean this boat is the perfect platform for the singlehanded WORLDSTAR Race!

Health - A human right

Doctors of the World is active worldwide - in emergency aid in countries such as Syria or Ukraine  as well as in development aid with longer-term projects. We primarily care for children and women in need, people without access to health care and are involved in refugee aid. In Germany we also offer medical care and advice to people without health insurance.

Nicolas Manthos

Skipper

My life changed after a sports accident 10 years ago. With the help of modern medic care I survived but was left blind on one eye. Ever since I try to live life to it´s fullest!
Now I set my eye on sailing singlehanded around the world. With this project I also want to give something back and help people who can not afford medical care.

Andre Engelhardt

Co-Skipper & Technical Crew

With nearly 15 years of experience as a ship mechanic and over 55,000 nautical miles sailed as a skipper since the age of 16, I possess extensive maritime expertise. My journeys have taken me through the North and Baltic Seas, the North and South Atlantic, Norwegian waters north of the Arctic Circle, southern Antarctic regions up to 53 degrees south latitude, the Mediterranean, and the Irish Sea.

Max Grimm

Media

Since 2019, I've been a skipper with heart and soul, sailing yachts and catamarans throughout Europe. I pursue my passion for photography and filming during these adventures. In my primary profession, I work as a business consultant in energy and environmental management.

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