SailQuest: Own Your Offshore Adventure
Experience the thrill of elite offshore racing, own a piece of a world-class VO65 racing yacht, and join a community of passionate adventurers.
Contact
locky@sailquest.se
WhatsApp +46706012415
The SailQuest Difference
High-Performance Racing
Compete in legendary races like the Fastnet, Middle Sea Race, and Caribbean 600. Test your skills and push your limits on some of the world's most challenging courses.
Unmatched Experience
Be on the front lines of offshore racing, learning from expert sailors and experiencing the thrill of the open ocean firsthand. SailQuest provides a unique, immersive adventure.
The Program: Race, Explore, Sail
The operational plan revolves around a schedule of high-profile offshore races, combining competitive sailing with an immersive charter experience.
Yearly primary target races include the Fastnet Race, Middle Sea Race, and Caribbean 600, alongside transatlantic events like the ARC. Additionally, four or more annual races—such as Gotland Runt, Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, St. Maarten Heineken, and Antigua Sailing Week—bring the yearly total to 6–10 races.
The program requires two transatlantic crossings per year, often considered bucket-list items for ambitious sailors. The goal is to maintain a robust schedule that highlights key events while ensuring enough flexibility to accommodate necessary maintenance. The program balances prestigious racing events with accessible adventure cruising and corporate events.
Races for 2025
1
Gotland Runt
Sandhamn Sweden
28 June-2 July
2
Rolex Fastnet Race
100th aniversary
Cowes England to Cherbourg France
July 26-31
3
Palermo–Montecarlo
Italy to Monaco
19–24 August
4
Les Voiles de
Saint-Tropez
France
27 sept - 5 October
5
Atlantic Rally for Crusiers
Grand Canaria to St Lucia
Start 23 November
The Investment: Own Your Adventure
1
Elite Racing Experience
SailQuest offers an unparalleled opportunity to own a piece of an elite racing yacht.
2
Return on Investment
Invest in a proven, high-performance yacht and recieve 10% yearly ROI after the first year.
3
Unlimited Adventure Cruising
Owners can join the boat when they like to participate in fast cruising between events in exotic locations.
The Yacht Class: VO65 – Built for Performance
Our VO65 yacht is a testament to the technical advancement from the Ocean Race, pushing innovation in offshore racing design. Designed for speed and built to withstand the most extreme conditions, it's the perfect platform for your offshore racing ambitions.
The round-the-world Whitbread and Volvo Ocean Race holds legendary status among sailors. Since 1973, the race has stood as sailing's ultimate test of teamwork and adventure. For more than four decades, it has captivated the world’s greatest sailors and served as the proving ground for legends.
Recognized as one of the most demanding professional sporting events globally, the race has been among sailing’s toughest team challenges. It holds a special place alongside events like the America’s Cup, Vendee Globe, and SailGP.
The VO65 is the last boat class specifically designed to withstand the rigorous and famously tough ocean racing conditions of the Volvo Ocean Race. It has become an icon of resilience and performance. The one-design class enables teams to push their limits while delivering robust, jaw-dropping offshore performance.
SailQuest has signed a Letter Of Intent with the owners of a top class V065 and is currently seeking funding for purchase.
The SailQuest Team:
Experienced, Professional and Passionate
Our leadership team brings together a wealth of experience in professional sailing, business management, and ocean racing. Each member contributes unique expertise that ensures SailQuest delivers an unparalleled sailing experience while maintaining the highest standards of safety and performance.
Locky Grant, Ph.D.
Founder
Sailquest was born from Locky’s passion for sailing and drive to explore. A professional project manager with 25 years of experience, he holds a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from Lund University.
After open-heart surgery in 2024, Locky realized there is no tomorrow. Determined to live his dream, he founded Sailquest to create offshore racing and charter experiences. With over 20 years of cruising mostly in the Baltic but also Pacific, Mediterranean, and Atlantic, his sailing expertise and leadership inspire others to chase their dreams on the water.
Richard Mason
Senior Advisor
A veteran of The Ocean Race since 2000, Richard is a cornerstone of elite offshore racing. Born in New Zealand, his career spans multiple roles, from crew member to key leadership positions, making him one of the sport’s most respected figures.
With a deep connection to the ocean and extensive racing experience, Richard brings a wealth of knowledge to Sailquest. His role is to push the boundaries of offshore sailing while mentoring and inspiring the next generation of adventurers.
Pelle Norberg
Commercial Advisor
Pelle Norberg is an accomplished sailor and business leader with a track record in elite sailing projects, including SEB (VO60, Volvo Ocean Race), HiQ Sailing Team (ORMA 60), and Childhood Sailing Team (VO65, The Ocean Race Europe).
With over 30 years in business leadership, Pelle excels in team-building, strategic execution, and corporate development. His ability to blend sailing excellence with business acumen makes him an invaluable asset to Sailquest, driving innovation and success on and off the water.
Ready to Race? Join SailQuest
Invest in SailQuest today and experience offshore racing like never before.