From 18 to 20 June, the Danish Limfjord will be the stage for one of Scandinavia's most challenging distance regattas. The Struer Sejlklub is once again organising "100 mil i Fjorden" - a regatta open exclusively to single-handed and double-handed crews. The first start is on Friday at 10.00 am in Struer, the time limit ends on Saturday at 11.59 pm.
The organisers would like to increase the number of participants this year and are also targeting international crews. In the anniversary year of the organising Struer Sejlklub, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary, the event is to be celebrated with as many participants as possible. German sailors can register directly via the website 100milifjorden.dk log in.
The Limfjord: beautiful, but navigationally challenging
The Limfjord is a versatile sailing area with a constantly changing landscape. The 100-nautical-mile route runs entirely through sheltered waters, but still demands a lot from the crews. "In terms of sailing, it's a real gem. Challenging navigation and very varied sailing in a protected area," says Anders Johansen from Beluga Sailing to minbaad.dk. Many participants use the regatta as training for bigger challenges, such as the Silverrudder around Funen. Thanks to the long midsummer days in June, the race can be sailed in complete darkness without any night passages.
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Open format for different levels of experience
The format is explicitly not only aimed at experienced regatta sailors. The organisers want to appeal specifically to sailors who are not yet familiar with the Limfjord area and want to get to know the special conditions of this Danish inland waterway. At the same time, the event offers the opportunity to gain valuable practice in a single-handed or double-handed format.
Comprehensive service and discount package
The harbour of Struer supports the event with free berths for participating boats. Crews can moor in Struer for up to a week before or after the regatta without paying harbour fees. It is also possible to crane or slip. Struer Sejlklub organises the catering with dinner on Thursday, breakfast and packed lunches on Friday and a reception at the finish on Saturday. The entry fee is 600 crowns (around 80 euros) per sailor. Young participants under the age of 25 and female skippers and crew members pay half price. Detailed information on registration and the programme can be found on the Event website.
Morten Strauch
Editor News & Panorama
