Enata 30… “30’ fast planing offshore racer”
In June this year, Hans Genthe published the first draft concept and designs of a “30’ fast planing offshore racer”, called E30, short for Enata 30, to be built in the United Arab Emirates. THE CONCEPTThe idea behind this boat is to offer a carbon sailing rocket without a greatContinue Reading
Silverrudder 2020 – “An Ironman of the Sea Challenges”
Silverrudder 2020 terminated just before lunchtime today. The Challenge of the Sea meant almost 50 hours for some of the boats in busy waters. Quite an amazing development for the largest solo race in the world by attendance with 429 registered of which only 29 crossed the finish line! SilverrudderContinue Reading
Öckerö Shorthanded Race 2020
The past weekend we sailed our first Öckerö Shorthanded Race in light air – trademark of sailing season 2020. A two days regatta with one distance race per day. For many it marks the end of the racing season. Race One Participants were divided in 3 groups based on theirContinue Reading
UK-Sails medium jib for sale
We are changing headstay from rolling furler to wire and Veloce’s UK- Sails Medium Jib is now for sale. The jib has been sailed less than 1.5 seasons as it was delivered in July 2019. X-drive Carbon Gray with one taffeta on port side and UV protection on the footContinue Reading
Tuesday Club Racing – Season’s over
Ghostly gray. Yes, that may be our mood. However, no, it was the dominant color of sky and sea at the last appointment of our Tuesday club racing serie 2020. Season’s over. Muffled sounds. Slippery deck. No visibility whatsoever. An eerie closure to a serie marked by windless evenings andContinue Reading
Silverrudder 2020 – One week to go
In spite of Covid-19 pandemic, Silverrudder 2020 is happening. It starts less than a week from now and it is bigger than ever. A stunning 429 yachts have registered from 12 countries. In fact, it is the the largest non-stop singlehanded off-shore race in the world. The Challenge Silverrudder™ –Continue Reading
Raymarine AIS700 review
A few weeks ago, while planning our attendance to Vegvisir Race in Denmark, I realized that a total of 7 days offshore in heavily trafficked waters, neither seeing nor being seen, was nuts. Since I was planning to set up the boat for races complying with Offshore Special Regulation CategoryContinue Reading
Robline Skagen Race 2020
After a season racing with barely any wind, finally a strong breeze, big waves and a lot of fun where Robline Skagen Race 2020 thema! Because of the uncertainty in entering Danish waters under Covid-19 times, Robline Skagen Race 2020 regatta consisted of one single race along the Swedish coast.Continue Reading
Racing single-handed on a breezy day
Racing single-handed on a breezy day at Gothenburg Lighthouses Solo RaceContinue Reading
2 days to go to Robline Skagen Race
With only 2 days to go to Robline Skagen Race, it is now high time to resgister! Manifest, rules and registration on SS Fram website http://ssfram.com/anmalan_FSERobline.html Due to Covid19 pandemic, this year’s course does not stretch to Denmark. It is however about 36NM along the Swedish West Coast, of whichContinue Reading