Addicted to shorthanded sail racing? Planning your season 2023? You haven’t missed Lerkil Archipelago Shorthanded Race, have you? Open to both double and single handed crews. A teaser from the 2021 edition. The race starts and ends at Lerkil and takes place in coastal waters South of Gothenburg. The boatsContinue Reading
Spring is coming and plans are being made. As of today Midsummer Solo Challenge opens its registration with 150 available places. “This is the sixth edition of the Midsummer Solo Challenge. It’s something out of the ordinary for those who want to sail 120+ nm solo in one of theContinue Reading
Fjällmans Shorthanded Cup is no more. Who will take over? Kicked off in 2016, Fjällmans Shorthanded Cup was the series for addicted shorthanded sailors along the Swedish West Coast. I previously wrote about the Fjällmans Shorthanded Cup here. All good things come to an end and this is no different.Continue Reading
After taking part to the “real” post-covid version, Robline Skagen Race climbed to one of our favourite races. (Race report from last year here) Why? It’s one of the few races in open waters on the West side of Sweden. Albeit not being especially interesting from a strategic point ofContinue Reading
Last weekend I sailed Gothenburg Lighthouses Solo Race 2022. 3rd edition! Attendance was a bit lower this year, probably because it overlapped with the Swedish Distance Championship at Lerkil which pulled several local boats and crews. Nevertheless, we had glorious conditions and wonderful sailing. Again! Sun (at least half ofContinue Reading
Last weekend we participated to Hermanö Runt 2022. Unplanned and spontaneous. I was itching to race and couldn’t quite resist to one of the most fun regattas along the coast. Hermanö Runt is not shorthanded race, but it allows for shorthanded yachts to participate and what the hell, could IContinue Reading
The registration for Gothenburg Lighthouses Solo Race is now open. At its 3rd edition, the race brings together like minded singlehandlers, both veterans and first-timers, around some of Gothenburg iconic lighthouses. For those who sleep over at Björkö on the previous day, it has become tradition to get together forContinue Reading
Last weekend we sailed Pantaenius Bohusracet 2022, which was one of the most awaited races for the season. It turned out undoubtly the toughest race to date. Previous editions (for us) have been all about patience and mental strength (our reports 2021 and 2022). Pantaenius Bohusracet 2022, aboard the J/80Continue Reading
Last weekend I participated to a very awaited Midsummer Solo Challenge 2022. It was my fourth time and in spite of not being a race, I always found the atmosphere very pleasant and a quite unique opportunity. Reports from previous editions 2021 2020 I have been very much looking forwardContinue Reading
A taste of life aboard a J/80 in heavy weather. Stora Oset race 2022 gave us the opportunity to experience how she behaves in winds between 25 and 35 knots. And how me and my co-skipper handle her double-handed in a blow. Outcome? Never unsafe or dangerous in any wayContinue Reading