Ari HUUSELA STARK

1st participation
FI
60 years old
Helsinki
Many people say that there is a lot in common between sailing and aeronautics. In either case, you must be attentive to the evolution of weather systems, keep a dose of humility, and be sensitive to the balance of the machine. Pilot on passengers aircrafts, Ari Huusela has experienced these similarities since 1999 when participating in the Mini-Transat. During this particularly trying edition, he realized how much he enjoyed what solo off-shore racing was all about : pushing oneself and ... Read more
Achievements
Portrait

IMOCA monohull
STARK
Built for navigator Dee Caffari, Ariel 2 is a boat that has proved itself after three round-the-world races (one Vendée Globe and two Barcelona World Race). This powerful boat was slimmed down in 2018 in order to give it more reactivity and vivacity. Ari Huusela has already tested the behavior of his new monohull in the Baltic’s cold and tumultuous waters, making Helsinki the homeport of the boat.
STARK
- Sail number : FIN222
- Former names: Aviva, GAES Centros Auditivos
- Architect: Owen Clarke Design
- Construction: Hakes Marine - Wellington (Nouvelle-Zélande)
- Launch Date: 06 August 2007
- Length: 18,28 m
- Beam: 5,80 m
- Draught: 4,50 m
- Weight: 8,5 t
- Number of drifts: 2
- Mast height: 28 m
- Keel blade: acier
- Upwind sail area: 270 m2
- Downwind sail area: 580 m2
Press contact
Nina Riihelä
E-mail : niinari@mac.com