Some questions for all you mini-sailors out there (in the Baltics).
I am based on the west coast of Sweden. I am a beginner mini sailor, I am currently looking to buy a mini second hand.
I have two questions: do you know what races I can participate in the baltic?
Do you know any mini for sale in the baltic area?
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Jan 13, 2020 @ 08:58
I think Midsummer Solo Challenge is a good place to start. 123 nm solo along the west coast w start and finish in Marstrand. We see a few minis participating each year.
Jan 13, 2020 @ 11:02
Baltic 500 should be the logical choice? Own class and 10 boats already registered.
//Fabian
Jan 13, 2020 @ 12:44
Maybe a tough challenge in an all-new boat (especially in something as complex as a mini)?
For an ambitious first season, I would do Midsummer Solo Challenge, Bohusracet with a friend/coach and then try to get a spot in Silverrudder in September.
Jan 13, 2020 @ 14:29
But then it is double handed. I don’t know how comfortable I would be sailing a Mini through the Islands, solo, as a beginner.
Bohusracet can be an idea, eventhough I think the long legs of the Baltic 500 can be very good to figure out the boat. Depends a bit on how comfortable one is to sail long(er) distances.
So maybe the other “offshore” races then: HH Skagen (often quite windy, or?), GOR, Robline Skagen.
I think sailing a mini in our typical round (or thorugh) the islands races isn’t as much fun as sailing a mini on the sea, with a bit of water around.
//Fabian
Jan 13, 2020 @ 12:14
There is a Pogo 2 for sale in Denmark: https://www.boat24.com/en/sailboats/pogo/pogo-2-mini-650/detail/418973/
I think one of Pogo 1’s in Göteborg could be for sale also even if it is not advertised at the moment…
Jan 13, 2020 @ 23:44
Late summer there is Vegvisir race in Denmark, solo or doublehanded with different length circuits, mixed inshore/offshore. Getting there and back is an additional try-out for you and the boat.