Last weekend we participated for the second time to Robline Skagen Race. And for the first time along the original route to Skagen and back. This edition, the 22nd, came with 20th anniversary celebration. 2 years delay, because of covid 19 restrictions. On Thursday I sailed alone to Framnäs, whereContinue Reading
Once again, I sailed Gothenburg Lighthouses Solo Race aboard Veloce. It was glorious sailing! The forecast promised sun and stable wind from the North East between 10 and 14 knots. Just perfect. The day before race I dove under the boat and run the usual cleaning and brushing procedure. ThenContinue Reading
In a few days it will be time for the Vegvisir Race 2021! Real adventure sailing. This year with start at Nyborg, in Denmark, it comes with three courses: long 225NM, medium 156NM and short 75NM. The long course is allowed only for doublehanded crews, while medium and short areContinue Reading
My ride at Tjörn Runt 2021 was aboard Rebellion. An Archambault Grand Surprise very active in local waters. For a change, full crewed. Almost full crewed, anyway. A crew of 5, enough for the expected light conditions. Yes, light air. Again. Story of my life. In fairness only the firstContinue Reading
The registration for Gothenburg Lighthouses Solo Race is now open. The race was launched spontaneously last year with a very positive response. Hopefully, even more of you, like minded singlehandlers, both veterans and first-timers, will join this race around some of Gothenburg iconic lighthouses. All relevant information on the raceContinue Reading
Good news! Baltic 500 double-haded edition 2021 will take place, at a new date, in spite of the previous cancellation. 20.07.2021: as you know, we had to cancel the BALTIC 500 over the Ascension weekend. But since received a lot of positive fedback, we decided to offer an alterantive date.Continue Reading
Back from Pantaenious Bohusracet, Veloce is now safely in its berth. This year we had prepared well for this major doublehanded regatta and we gave it a real try. However, the gods of the wind abandoned us once again. Here is our report from last year. We alternated positions withinContinue Reading
Last weekend I participated to my third Midsummer Solo Challenge. This edition had it all. The perfect sailing experience! Breeze, calm, thunderstorms, scenery, strategy, physical challenge, social event. After one and a half year of social distancing, the event kicked off with a nice dinner together (I mean, together! CanContinue Reading
SXK distance race “24 timmarssegling” goes solo! Two years ago we participated to the classic 24 hours distance race arranged by Svenska Kryssarklubben. Here our report. We liked the format, a cross-over between adventure sailing, offshore, inshore, efficient cruising and racing. With solo sailing on the rise, SXK has introducedContinue Reading
Stora Oset Race is a classic regatta that plays out in the Northern archipelago of Gothenburg, starting and ending at Björlanda Kile and arranged by the local sailing club BKSS. It takes place early in the season. An inshore race spiced by a brief taste of open sea. Short enoughContinue Reading