This year’s lineup is particularly impressive with many international participants and a record number of women. Over 30% of the crews come from abroad and 146 female sailors will participate in this year’s race.
The participants range from leisure sailors to some of the top professional teams from Northern Europe. For some, it is a prestigious elite race; for others, a grand adventure and a “bucket list” item. A notable participant is Ravenger, a 175-foot (45 meters) boat, the largest ever to compete in Gotland Runt. Ravenger is one of the favourites to be the fastest around Gotland or even to break the course record.
The race starts on Sunday, June 30th, at 2:00 PM on Gråskärsfjärden, just south of Sandhamn. The more than 200 boats will then begin their sail around Gotland, finishing two to three days later in Sandhamn. The course stretches 350 nautical miles (645 km) and initially runs along the archipelago up to Svenska Högarna, then turns south towards Gotland.
Gotland Runt is not just a sailing race but also a festival on land. On June 28th, the race village opens in Sandhamn, where visitors can see the competing boats up close as they complete their registration and safety checks. The area also offers restaurants, entertainment, and much more, all open to the public.
Welcome to Sandhamn to follow the race from the front row. There is also the opportunity to join a media boat during the start on June 30th, or during the warm-up race from Saltsjöbaden on June 28th to feel the pulse of the race.
Find out more at www.ksss.se/en/gotlandrunt
by Malin Tengström
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