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
You haven’t missed “Lerkil Archipelago Shorthanded Race”, have you? Are you drafting your sailing calender for 2022? Be sure to include Lerkil Archipelago Shortanded Race in it! Note that the race is open to both double and single handed crews. Check out some shots from last year edition. The raceContinue Reading
“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
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
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
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
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
Longing for that feeling of awe that comes from many hours alone at sea with no land in sight? “Solo på Havet” might just be what you are looking for. Adventure sailing with a competitive streak. Fabian Tillig, who last year came up with “Solotrubaduren” (Blur full report here) setContinue Reading