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Massa kul race i augusti

Massa kul race i augusti

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Bra drag under Tjörn Runt 2023. Foto: Dan Ljungsvik.

Det börjar dra ihop sig till andra halvan av seglingssäsongen 2025. Här är det som står på vår agenda:

  • Hermanö Runt (länk) 2/8 – min favoritsegling på kusten och redan 25 båtar anmälda. Lär bli över 50?
  • Nordön Raceweekend (länk) 9-10/8 – gemytligt och bra kombination av bansegling ena dagen och distans nästa. Bra uppvärmning för…
  • SM Distanskappsegling (länk) 14-17/8 – i Stenungsund i kombination med Tjörn Runt. Mycket segling när båten ändå är i ordning. En distanssegling med jaktstart på torsdagen och tre race på fredagen, innan det är dags för…
  • Tjörn Runt (länk) 16/8 – såklart. Skall bli kul att köra med en båt som kryssar bra.
  • Öckerö Shorthanded Race (länk) 20-21/9 – obligatoriskt för doublehanded-seglare. Lite få anmälda än så länge men det kommer nog att bli fullt?

Och så seglar man så klart Slören på måndagskvällar (inklusive Kräftköret 13/9).

Sweet… WallyRocket 51

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Det började ju bra i Admiral’s Cup.

#Boat TypeBoatTCCElapsedCorrected
1Wally Rocket 51DJANGO WR511.40317:59:1901d 01:14:17
2TP52BEAU GESTE1.41017:57:5801d 01:19:56
3CARKEEK CF 5202RÁN1.42417:51:5801d 01:26:29
4TP52 IRCJOLT 31.40718:11:1401d 01:35:28
5TP52 12.3.9 J&VRED BANDIT1.39618:48:4701d 01:40:47
62011 Botin TP52ZEN1.38918:29:1701d 01:40:48
7TP 52 JV PAC 52 VWFINAL FINAL1.40818:14:3501d 01:41:10
8BOTIN 52 Custom (2)CARO1.41518:14:3801d 01:48:54
9CARKEEK 45 (23) CuINO NOIR1.34519:11:4701d 01:53:57
10KER 46 (12) 3.35 & …ROST – VAN UDEN1.29120:03:4101d 01:53:57
11BOTIN 56 (18) WBBLACK PEARL1.43918:01:1801d 01:55:59
12TEASING 52 3.00TEASING MACHINE1.38918:56:4701d 02:11:46
13TP 52IMAGINE1.39119:00:4701d 02:32:46
14COOKSON 50 5.0PRIVATEER1.37519:38:5301d 02:32:46
15TISON 48ELIDA1.30721:11:5101d 03:29:41

Downwind Sailing in Heavy Air – CYCA

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The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) hosted an information evening on downwind sailing in heavy air. The event was held due to recommendations following the loss of two lives in the last Sydney to Hobart. It was moderated by CYCA Commodore Sam Haynes and some experienced sailors in the panel:

  • Adam Brown: Offshore racing specialist with three victories in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.
  • Jack Macartney: Two-time Sydney Hobart winner, round-the-world sailor, heavy weather helming specialist.
  • Mike Green: Described as one of the best offshore sailing masters, with three Sydney Hobart victories.

The talk reinforced my belief in the importance of maintaining the target heel angle and keeping the boat as “unloaded” as possible to avoid fighting against the forces from the sailplane or rudder. It also highlighted the need for a clear exit strategy when approaching large waves – unless you can reverse out of them 😀

My top takeaways below.

  1. Safety First: Always prioritize the safety of your crew. Be aware of the conditions and prepare for the worst-case scenarios. Ensure that everyone knows how to use safety equipment and when to use it.
  2. Communication is Key: Effective communication between the crew is crucial, especially in heavy weather conditions. Make sure all commands are clear and everyone understands their roles.
  3. Proper Preparation: Thorough preparation of the boat and crew is essential. This includes safety training sessions, checking all equipment, and ensuring that everyone knows where all safety gear is located.
  4. Understanding Weather and Sea State: Diagnose the difference between sea state and swell. Adjust sailing strategies according to the prevailing conditions to avoid accidents like crash jibes and broaches.
  5. Practice Sail and Maneuver Management: Regularly practice sail changes, reefing, and emergency maneuvers under different conditions before the race. This builds competence and confidence in handling the boat under stress.
  6. Managing Fatigue and Crew Health: Ensure the crew is well-rested, hydrated, and properly nourished. Monitor for seasickness and other health issues, which can severely impact performance and safety.
  7. Crew Role Assignment and Training: Assign clear roles and ensure everyone understands their responsibilities, especially during critical maneuvers. Conduct regular drills and training sessions to keep skills sharp.
  8. Balance and Boat Handling: Keep the boat balanced by adjusting sail trim and crew positioning.  Know the limits of your boat’s handling to avoid capsizing or uncontrolled broaching.
  9. Use of Instruments and Senses: Calibrate instruments properly for both upwind and downwind sailing. Use natural senses such as feel, balance, and sight to maintain control, especially in heavy weather.
  10. Emergency Procedures and Decision Making: Have clear emergency protocols for situations like crash jibes, man overboard (MOB), and other potential incidents. Make informed decisions about continuing versus retiring from a race based on crew fatigue and safety. Do not let competitive drive override the safety of the crew.

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Hermanö Runt håller stilen

Hermanö Runt håller stilen

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Som ni vet så är Hermanö Runt ett av mina absoluta favoritrace.

Eventuellt har man svenskt rekord i kvoten “bra arrangemang med liten bemanning” (kanske Gullvivan eller Kolfiberrodret är i samma liga)? Detta syns också på deltagarantalet som har varit stabilt de senaste 20 åren.

I år verkar intresset ännu större, då många anmält sig tidigt (mer om hur man gör det här).

Just nu dessa båtar på listan:

H-båtFredrik Kullenberg0.869Ev SH
CumulusVildaViljaJoakim Axelsson0.874prel  SRS tal
Larsen 25BlåvingeAndreas  Karlsson0.877E8008
CumulusJerker Apell0.879tabell
X-79Pi IVElisabet Thölén0.927
Dehler 34MAYALeif Svensson0.937E7830
SmaragdLovaEric Segerlind0.943E7825
X-99eXileAnton  Larsson1.010E7985
MareldCureNils Janhäll1.017E7182, prel SRS
First 36.7TessEva-Lotta Gustafsson1.031E8626
J/99BlurPeter Gustafsson1.051E9713
Corby 33SprayLinus Edberg1.063E6561
SunFast 3600LaPrimeraPeter  Lundgren1.071E5660
FarEast 28RVameomUlf Andreasson1.085tabell

Hans Abrahamsson uppmärksammade i sitt Facebookinlägg att vi vunnit 3 gånger totalt (2003, 2005 och 2011) och dessutom varit klassegrare 3 gånger (2002, 2006 och 2009). Även Anders Dahlsjö har vunnit tre gånger. Sedan är det ju några familjer som turats om i topp. Oskarssons och Kruse till exempel.

Jag gjorde en sammanställning av alla segrare 2023.

Dags för någon att efter 25 år slå rekordet runt: 02:38:54 som hålls av Magnus Kruse i ILC 40.

ORC Doublehanded EM | Trash Talk

ORC Doublehanded EM | Trash Talk

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Kul att följa doublehanded-em i Helsingfors. Jag håller så klart lite extra koll på båtarna nedan. Jolene och Vitesse stack ut hakan genom att vina tune-up… Tracking här.

  • A: J/121, Jolene, Fredrik RYDIN + Johan TUVSTEDT
  • A: Shogun 43, Nike, Martin ANGSELL + Anna DROUGGE
  • B: Arcona 380, Anemon II DH IN August PANSELL + Martin PERSSON
  • B: Arcona 340, Tiki Minos, ohan KARLSSON + Michael SKARPED
  • B: Kharat, Johnny RICKMAN + Torbjörn BLOMBERG
  • B: J/99, Vitesse, Philip SCHRÖDERHEIM + Jimmy HELLBERG
  • C: LINJETT 33, Serenity, Jan KOMOROWSKI + Finn HALLBÖÖK
  • C: FarEast 28R, Gransegel, Michael WAHLROOS + Oskari MUHONEN (Micke seglar ju med Blur)
  • C: First 36.7, Garmin Team Pro4u, Patrik FORSGREN + Emil FORSGREN
  • C: Archambault 31, Atao!, Pernilla UHLIN + Per LINDELL

Är det inte lite lustigt att J/99 och First 36.7 går i olika klasser.
Class B: APH from 518.0 – 557.9 s/NM – Blur har APH 556.2
Class C: APH from 558.0 – 630.0 s/NM – Pro4u har APH 558.4 :-)

Teams to Watch in Class A:

  • JOLENE (SWE) – A water-ballasted J121 sailed by Fredrik Rydin and Johan Tuvstedt, silver medalists at the 2025 Swedish ORCi DH Championship (Gotland Runt).
  • NIKE (SWE) – A custom-built Shogun 43 sailed by Marine Angsell and Anna Drougge, bronze medalists at the same event.

“After years of sailing together, from Sweden’s east coast to the Fastnet and Baltic 600–this feels like a natural next challenge for us,” said Fredrik Rydin, owner of the J/121 JOLENE. “We’ve just come off a silver medal at the Swedish Doublehanded Offshore Championship, and we’re here in Helsinki to keep that momentum going.”

“These waters are close to home for me, and I really enjoy the complexity of the Finnish archipelago,” added co-skipper Johan Tuvstedt. “It’s a place where light winds can turn heavy without warning. We’re expecting tough competition, tricky conditions, and a great race.”

Class B Contenders:

  • TEAM GOODIO (FIN) – MAT 1010 sailed by Kim Jääskeläinen and Turo Nummi, Finnish Class B DH Champions 2025 and bronze medalists in Class C at the 2023 DH Europeans in Denmark.
  • TEGU SAILING (FIN/NOR) – Dehler 30 OD sailed by Janne Westerlund and Kristian Jerpetjon. After a last-minute crew change, Kristian – third in the 2023 DH Europeans on TETRAKTYS – stepped in to keep the campaign going strong.

“This team came together almost by accident–my co-skipper got sick, Kristian’s ride fell through, and suddenly we were both free with tickets to Helsinki,” explained Janne Westerlund, recently third at the Finnish DH Nationals. “Luckily, it worked out, and we’ve had great energy onboard from day one.”

Kristian Jerpetjøn, bronze medalist at the 2023 ORC DH Europeans, added: “We’ve both been in the doublehanded game for a while, each with different boats and stories, and now we’re sailing pretty much a boat which is pretty much one designed setup, that’s simple, fun, and honest. The Finnish archipelago will be a challenge, but we’re looking forward to finding the rhythm, staying fast, and enjoying the ride.”

Class C Favourites:

  • GARMIN TEAM Pro4u (SWE) – A modified First 36.7 sailed by Patrik Forsgren and his son Emil. Patrik, a multiple-time ORC Class C champion in full crew, Patrik won the inaugural ORC DH Worlds in 2022 with Joakim Hoppe.
  • LETHE (NOR) – First 34.7 sailed by brothers Øyvind and Morten Knudsen, 2023 DH European Class C champions and bronze medalists at the 2024 DH Worlds.

“Doublehanded sailing has always been special, but sharing it with my son takes it to another level,” said Patrik Forsgren, 2022 ORC DH World Champion. “After years of success fully crewed, this format challenges us differently–and doing it together adds meaning to every mile.”

“Normally I’m on the bow when we race fully crewed,” added Emil Forsgren, “so it’s a great experience to be now sailing side by side with my dad. We’re looking forward to the offshore leg, taking it one day at a time, but definitely aiming to enjoy the journey and sail our best.”

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