“This is the fifth 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 the worlds most beautiful (and challenging) archipelagoes. This at a time of year when the nights are warm and the sun barelyContinue Reading
Who is Etienne Messikommer who just wo the inaugural McIntyre Adventure Globe 5.80 Transat 2021. A boy who wants to sail around the globe alone on a self-built boat. Here is blogContinue Reading
One of our favourite races! Pantaenius Bohusracet 2022 becomes host for the Double-Handed Swedish Championship. Our previous sailing reports (2020, 2021) The race will take place between 30 June and 3 July 2022. The requirements for participating to the championship are: membership to Svenska havskappseglingen förbundet (Swedish Offshore Racing Association)Continue Reading
In July it was announced that Baltic 500, the Dark Edition, would take place on the first week of October. I could neither transfer Veloce to Strande, Germany, nor find “crew” able to take a week off so late in the season. That’s when I figured that Niclas Holmberg, whoContinue Reading
Öckerö Shorthanded Race is one of the most fun races in our local waters. It attracts many of the best sailors along the coast and it sells out within a few hours from opening registration in spring. It consists of 2 distance races between 20 and 30 NM, taking placeContinue Reading
The next edition of the Challange of the Sea, Silverrudder 2021, will kick off in just 40 hours! Silverrudder celebrates 10 years with a record high attendance. 439 yachts of all sizes are registered from over 15 countries. Participants can be followed on the popular tracking app TracTrac available viaContinue Reading
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
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