Viking Challenge

Introducing the Viking Challenge
– Northern Europe’s Premier ORC Racing Series

Marstrand, Sweden 30 October

— Sailing enthusiasts and professional teams across Northern Europe have a new benchmark for high-level competition: the Viking Challenge, a Scandinavian and Northern European ORC regatta series launching in 2026. The series brings together some of the region’s most prestigious races, featuring:

• Marstrand Big Boat Race, Sweden – 22-24 May

• Kieler Woche, Germany – 20-23 June

• Blue Week, Middelfart, Denmark – 29-30 August

with additional events and host countries to be announced in the future.,

The Viking Challenge is designed to elevate competitive sailing in Northern Europe, offering a platform for professional and semi-professional teams to compete at the very highest level. With a vision akin to a European or world championship, the series aims to attract top-tier teams from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, and the Baltic countries, providing an arena for elite racing, skill development, and international exposure.

“The Viking Challenge represents a new era in Northern European sailing,” said Lars Wilhelmsen – manager of Marstrand Big Boat Race “By connecting the region’s premier ORC events, we are creating a cohesive series that celebrates excellence, competition, and camaraderie at the highest level. Our goal is to bring together the best teams across multiple countries, offering them a platform equivalent to the world’s top regattas.”

The inaugural Viking Challenge will kick off in 2026, with registration opening soon for teams seeking to compete across this exclusive series. Participating events will feature world-class race management, challenging courses, and a premium experience both on and off the water, ensuring that every race is a true test of strategy, skill, and teamwork.

For media inquiries, team registration details, or more information about the Viking Challenge, please contact: SportsPartner AS, Lars Wilhelmsen, +47 95 14 88 77, lars@sportspartner.no