Vinga lighthouse

The registration for Gothenburg Lighthouses Solo Race is now open. At its 4rd 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

Once again time for Pantaenius Bohusracet. And once again a airy affair. Very airy. In fact airier than the previous year (check out my report here). As the date approached and we monitored the forecasts, a deep depression started forming on the North Sea, generating gale force winds for aContinue Reading

Veloce starting midsummer solo challenge 2023

What a race. Right, Challenge. Thing is, part of the beauty of sailing is knowing and feeling that you are efficiently harnessing nature. If another sailor is doing it better, your relative efficiency is diminished. Focus, re-trim and re-assess. In a way you are racing something all the time. Anyway,Continue Reading

We have been wanting to sail to sail Pater Noster Race for a few years, without success. Finally the stars aligned and we made it there. Last Saturday, we sailed Pater Noster Race 2023 in perfect conditions. Shining sun, light to medium breeze from the South-West. A great way toContinue Reading

A long awaited race. Stora Oset Race opened our racing season. In spite of a low attendance, at merely 10 boats, Stora Oset offered beautiful conditions and an interesting race. Light air, forecasted to die out later during the day. And yet, the racing committee decided to go for theContinue Reading

Lerkil Archipelago Shorthanded Race

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