Jarle Karlsrud

Born and raised at sea, in traditional Norwegian boats. At 30 he sailed shorthanded from Norway to the Caribbean and back, with wife and small child, in a 32 foot sailboat. Only two persons on board on both Atlantic crossings.

At 38 he founded his own company, with sales in the air treatment business. At 53 he sold the company to spend more time on the water.

Is currently sailing a 1982 Nauticat 38 motorsailer, and spends a fortune on keeping that boat ship shape. Located part time in Telemark, Norway, and part time in the boat in Torrevieja, Spain.

Has a typical Norwegian name, but abroad he is known as «Charlie».

He loves sailing, especially when the boat sails itself. Does not show any signs of anxiety if other boats are sailing faster than him.

Addicted to boats and coffee, and loves a good deal where there are only winners.

Shows great interest in photo and video, and is running a channel on Youtube called «Sailing Maja».

Jarle also runs the Skien office in Norway;