Dutch sailor Theo Wevers is the 11th entry in the Global Solo Challenge
by Global Solo Challenge 1 Mar 2021 01:25 PST
Theo Dorus Wevers © Global Solo Challenge
Dutch Theo Dorus Wevers from Amsterdam has inherited his passion for sailing and sailboats from his shipbuilding father after sailing for the first time with him at the age of six.
He's owned his cutter rigged long keel boat designed by a Kiwi architect for 25 years. Sailing around the world single-handed has been a lifelong dream for Theo.
Where does your passion for sailing come from?
At the age of six (1959) I went sailing on a daysailor with my dad (shipbuilder) from that day on I was hooked.
What are the lessons you learnt from sailing?
To have respect for nature in harmony with the environment where people don't belong.
What brought you to like single-handed sailing?
On my first trip with my boat, which I've now owned for 25 years, there was nobody to accompany me and I sailed single-handed from Amsterdam to Las Palmas and have been passionate about solo sailing since.
What prompted you to sign up for this event?
Sailing around the world single-handed has been a dream of mine for many years.
How do you plan to prepare for this event?
My boat is under total refit at the moment and should be finished by the end of this year. I think I have enough miles under the keel for this challenge.
What do you think will be the biggest challenge?
Solitude.
Tell us about your boat
My boats is a 41ft cutter rigged long keeler.
About the boat:
- Boat Name: KIWI
- Model: Kiwi Cutter Rigged Long Keeler
- Year built: TBA
- Group: TBA
- LOA: 41