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
Pantaenius Bohusracet 2022 and Swedish Championship in Doublehanded
Last weekend we sailed Pantaenius Bohusracet 2022, which was one of the most awaited races for the season. It turned out undoubtly the toughest race to date. Previous editions (for us) have been all about patience and mental strength (our reports 2021 and 2022). Pantaenius Bohusracet 2022, aboard the J/80Continue Reading
Midsummer Solo Challenge 2022
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
J/80 foam deck coamings
The idea of a J/80 foam deck came and went a few times, lately. And now it is done! With Midsummer Solo Challenge coming up in two weeks and Pantaenius Bohusracet at the end of the month, final preparations are coming to a close. Among the low prio/high desirability itemsContinue Reading
Baltic 500 Challenge starts today
Once again it is time for the Baltic 500 Challenge. It does not need an Ocean to cross to get you out of the comfort zone, the 21st century has to offer. A mixture of narrow waters and open sea, combined with local weather phenomena and current that is hardContinue Reading
Stora Oset 2022 – life aboard a J/80 in heavy weather
A taste of life aboard a J/80 in heavy weather. Stora Oset race 2022 gave us the opportunity to experience how she behaves in winds between 25 and 35 knots. And how me and my co-skipper handle her double-handed in a blow. Outcome? Never unsafe or dangerous in any wayContinue Reading
Collecting your sailing data?
I need picking your brain and get some ideas… As you know, we are kicking off our first season aboard a J/80. We have done the theory… now we need to start collecting real sailing data, to compare with our theoretical and fine tune it. And because we are aContinue Reading
Have we just got slower?
Have we just got slower? All other things equal, Veloce’s new sail inventory seems to rate very well. We designed sails for all-round performance and ease of handling, without a care for rating. As it turns out, we rate “slower” than the standard J/80 One Design configuration. The Swedish systemContinue Reading
Lerkil Archipelago Shorthanded Race
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