Splash preparation list. What’s on yours?
We all have lists. Lists for everything. We sailors have lists of lists. And we finally ticked off whole of our splash preparation list… Veloce had a surprising short list of preparations for this spring: Plus all usual standard TLC, polishing and painting… What’s on your list?Continue Reading
Fjällmans Shorthanded Cup is no more. Who will take over?
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
Rod kicker vs Boom strut
First post and update for this year! We just switched from Selden Rod Kicker to Barton Marine Boomstrut. Why? I am quite familiar with rod kickers, had them on several boats and therefore mounted one on Veloce right away. However… So, what to do now? Do I really need aContinue Reading
After the first season | J/80
And one year aboard the J/80 has sailed by! Can you believe that? About this time in 2021 we lifted Veloce2 for the winter and wrote our first impressions double-handling a J/80. Here the full review. After the first season with the J/80 and some water under the keel, let’sContinue Reading
Robline Skagen Race 2022
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
Gothenburg Lighthouses Solo Race 2022
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
Robline Skagen Race coming up
It is time for Robline Skagen Race 2022 on Friday. One of the high points for the season. And one of our favorite races last year (check out our report here). So far 25 yachts are registered: Full Crew SKIPPER NAME TYPE Roger Ahlqvist Jigy Jigy Archambault 35 Fredrik BondeContinue Reading
Hermanö Runt 2022
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
Registration for Gothenburg Lighthouses Solo Race 2022
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