“24 timmarssegling” goes solo
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
Doublehanded Training @Marstrand
Once again, restrictions due to Covid19 prevent us to race. We set out to meet up with other boats on the water just outside Marstrand and train doublehanded racing. The set up was simple, but intense: several starts, relatively short heats ’round the cans, but long enough to experiment! TheContinue Reading
Oset Race – Tune Up
Stora Oset Race is a classic regatta that plays out in the Northern archipelago of Gothenburg, starting and ending at Björlanda Kile and arranged by the local sailing club BKSS. It takes place early in the season. An inshore race spiced by a brief taste of open sea. Short enoughContinue Reading
New genoa and jib inhauler system
The latest upgrade is a new jib and genoa inhauler system to match the new headsail inventory. How it works A jib inhauler allows a smaller sheeting angle, it reduces the slot between jib and main and makes it possible for the mainsail to be sheeted further in. The ideaContinue Reading
“Solo på Havet”
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
JOG Shorthanded Sailboat Racing Webinar
If you are not familiar with shorthanded sailboat racing, but you want to give it a try in the coming months, check out JOG’s recorded shorthanded webinar. Loads of tips and one ever-present message: PREPARATIONContinue Reading
3D printed Pelagic Autopilot control head mount
Now 3D printing is no an accessible technology. With loads of applications and 3D printing boat parts is emerging as a trend. No surprise at all, in fact. It is easy, cheap, repeatable and very accurate. Do you need a low-cost, easy to make prototype for a new solution onContinue Reading
ORC Speed Guide… second part
Some time ago I wrote about the ORC Speed Guide (here my previous article ORC Speed Guide), one of the ORC services available to its members. I promised that, as soon as the new sail inventory landed, I would request a speed guide for Veloce and describe what we gotContinue Reading
Fjällmans Shorthanded Cup series in 2021
If you are addicted to shorthanded sailing, look out for Fjällmans Shorthanded Cup series on the Swedish West Coast. The series consists of 4 regattas, Dubbelt Så Bra, Pantaenius Bohusracet, Robline Skagen Race and Öckerö Shorthanded Race. Check out my article for the published results 2020 and videos from someContinue Reading
OSTAR – a solo sailor’s dream
Double and single-handed sailing is what we love and do. And when we don’t, we dream of it. One personal dream is the OSTAR. Perhaps because of the challenge, or perhaps because of what it represents to a solo sailor. Either way, for 14 solo sailors this dream is yetContinue Reading