Peter Strömblad from Borstahusen, Sweden, has entered Garmin Round Denmark Race 2026 , taking on one of Northern Europe’s most demanding inshore races as a Single Handed sailor. Racing aboard his Elan 31 , Modesty , Peter brings a clear focus on preparation, seamanship, and the personal challenge of sailing solo around Denmark. “In October 25 me and my wife Lena upgraded our Senorita Helmsman to Elan 31 specifically for cruising and single handed sailing. I am really looking

Jacob Löwenstein has confirmed his entry for Garmin Round Denmark Race 2026 , taking on the demanding around Denmark course sailing Single Handed aboard his Alba , a Luffe 40 designed for performance and precision in challenging conditions. “I want to participate in Garmin Round Denmark because I love a good challenge, and this race is a challenge for me. I really like being out there in the elements and having to solve any problems myself,” says Jacob Löwenstein. With four s

The Journey is a portrait series that brings you closer to the Garmin Round Denmark Race. We follow sailors from different backgrounds, with different boat types and dreams, giving insight into their journey — both physically and mentally. The series is a collection of personal stories showing what drives them, the challenges they face, and the moments that leave lasting impressions. Each portrait in the series is a small story about dedication, teamwork, and experiences at s

Tom C. Schwartzkopff has signed up for the Garmin Round Denmark Race 2026 , returning with clear ambitions and a personal motivation that reaches beyond the finish line. After experiencing the race solo in 2025, which he unfortunately had to abandon, he is now ready to take on the around Denmark course Double Handed—together with his son, Ole. “I really like to take part in the GRDR26. My goal is not only to finish the race this time, but also to do it together with my son O

The Journey is a portrait series that brings you closer to the Garmin Round Denmark Race. We follow sailors from different backgrounds, with different boat types and dreams, giving insight into their journey — both physically and mentally. The series is a collection of personal stories showing what drives them, the challenges they face, and the moments that leave lasting impressions. Each portrait in the series is a small story about dedication, teamwork, and experiences at s

Lars Christensen has now signed up for Garmin Round Denmark Race 2026 , returning for his fifth attempt at one of Northern Europe’s most demanding inshore races. Reflecting on his long connection to the event, he says: “Since 2021 I’ve seen the race as a great adventure – more a rally than a regatta for a single-handed sailor. Managing safe moorings within the 36-hour limit, handling my Wuchtbrumme  (X-412) in changing conditions, and dealing with challenges like spinnaker is

Klaus Gram-Hansen joins Garmin Round Denmark Race 2026 , bringing a full team aboard the Medvind , an XC 47 sailing Fully Crewed. As one of Northern Europe’s most demanding inshore races, GRDR26 offers a rare chance to navigate an extensive around-Denmark course shaped by tides, narrow channels and shifting summer conditions. For Klaus, assembling the right people came naturally: “My crew is a mixture of family and long-time friends. Once the proposal came up, it took less th

Tim Holst Gregersen has entered Maxi 77  into Garmin Round Denmark Race 2026 , taking on the full nonstop circumnavigation of Denmark in the Single Handed discipline. His motivation for joining the demanding GRDR26 course comes from many years of dedication to solo sailing. “I’ve become hooked on single-handed sailing over the years, both racing and cruising, and GRDR seems like the perfect opportunity to test myself and my little Maxi,” says Gregersen. For Tim, preparation i

The Journey is a portrait series that brings you closer to the Garmin Round Denmark Race. We follow sailors from different backgrounds, with different boat types and dreams, giving insight into their journey — both physically and mentally. The series is a collection of personal stories showing what drives them, the challenges they face, and the moments that leave lasting impressions. Each portrait in the series is a small story about dedication, teamwork, and experiences at s

Jonas Mathiasen from Helsingør has entered the Garmin Round Denmark Race 2026 , sailing single handed aboard his J80   Alice . The race is one of Northern Europe’s most spectacular and demanding inshore sailing experiences, tracing the entire Danish coastline through straits, open waters, and constantly changing conditions. (Stock Photo, not Jonas Mathiasen) By choosing the single handed discipline, Mathiasen commits to managing every aspect of the course alone — from navigat

Lasse Poulsen returns to the Garmin Round Denmark Race 2026  aboard his X-99 Voxeværk , once again taking on the challenge Single Handed. After his successful first race around the fantastic coasline of Denmark in 2025, he’s eager to refine his approach. “GRDR25 was the biggest sailing adventure of the year, so why not do it again in 2026,” says Lasse. With valuable experience from his previous race, he’s focusing on smarter route planning, rest management, and adapting to wi

Gerard Burgers and his crew aboard Shōdoun , a JPK39FC, are joining the Garmin Round Denmark Race 2026 in the Fully Crewed discipline. One of northern Europes longest and most challenging inshore sailing events, attracts adventurers from across Europe, and now also Gerard: “Late summer and at midnight a Dutch sailing yatch moored next to us in the marina of Vlieland. It happened to be the GRDR25 ORC winner Tacksail-Jager, still flying the GRDR banner at his backstay. We thoug

HANSEN Sailing Team is the first to officially announce their participation in the Garmin Round Denmark Race 2026 – and they couldn’t be more excited. The team, sailing the Elliott 35ss boat Palby Marine , has nearly ten laps around Denmark under their belt and is looking forward to another challenging and varied race. “For us, the Garmin Round Denmark Race is a regatta we love returning to. We have sailed around Denmark almost 10 times, and each time has been different. The

The sailing experience of 2026 You can now register for the Garmin Round Denmark Race 2026, taking place from July 23 to August 1, 2026. One route. One adventure. 680 nautical miles around Denmark – an experience you will never forget. As usual, the route takes participants past Denmark’s most beautiful coastlines and most challenging waters: starting in Aarhus, up around Skagen, down through the Kattegat and Øresund, continuing around Bornholm and Christians Ø, past Gedser,

The Journey is a portrait series that brings you closer to the Garmin Round Denmark Race. We follow sailors from different backgrounds, with different boat types and dreams, giving insight into their journey — both physically and mentally. The series is a collection of personal stories showing what drives them, the challenges they face, and the moments that leave lasting impressions. Each portrait in the series is a small story about dedication, teamwork, and experiences at s

The Journey is a portrait series that brings you closer to the Garmin Round Denmark Race. We follow sailors from different backgrounds, with different boat types and dreams, giving insight into their journey — both physically and mentally. The series is a collection of personal stories showing what drives them, the challenges they face, and the moments that leave lasting impressions. Each portrait in the series is a small story about dedication, teamwork, and experiences at s

Mark your calendars — registration opens Monday 27th October at 10:00 am  for Singlehanded, Doublehanded, and Fully Crewed entries. This...

Mark your calendars, sailors – the adventure of a lifetime is calling! The Garmin Round Denmark Race 2026 event will start in Aarhus on...

Rikard Roth, sailing single-handed aboard XAR, delivered an extraordinary performance in the 2025 Garmin Round Denmark Race. Leading from...

Last boat in this years Garmin Round Denmark Race have crossed the finish line at Aarhus International Sailing Center. Even though single...