Garmin Round Denmark Race is known for being one of northern europes toughest distance-sailing challenges, but the race have a life of its own, and last year, it almost turned into matchracing. Read about Marc Weiss experience aboard Joy , who were taking turns with Tri , Frida and Beluga for first place. After a grueling, high-speed transit to Bornholm and a long, close-hauled night passage to the waters north of Rügen, we pushed toward Gedser. We rounded Gedser at 19:45 -

Lars and Jon Kaempfe has confirmed their participation in Garmin Round Denmark Race 2026 , returning to the demanding around Denmark course with clear enthusiasm for both the sailing and the community around the race. Based in Flensburg, the GRDR-veterans will once again line up in the multihull fleet with their Farrier F31, TRI . “We are very pleased to be participating in the GRDR again this year, to meet old friends and acquaintances, and to make new ones,” says Lars Kaemp

Bent Pedersen from Skærbæk Bådeklub has confirmed his entry for Garmin Round Denmark Race 2026 , joining the fleet with the Dragonfly 35 Ultimate Isfuglen . Competing in the Multihull division, Pedersen brings a fast and capable trimaran to one of Northern Europe’s most demanding inshore races. The Dragonfly 35 Ultimate is known for its combination of speed, stability, and offshore-inspired design adapted for challenging inshore sailing. Around the Denmark course, these quali

With several seasons of long-distance racing behind him, Markus Linde is preparing for his biggest challenge to date: the Garmin Round Denmark Race 2026 . Sailing double handed aboard Ocean Calling , a Sun Fast 3300 now based in Warnemünde, Linde sees the race as a natural next step in an evolving sailing journey. “Sailing Silverrudder, Vegvisir and other races over the last years intensified our enthusiasm for long-distance racing, so we moved with the new boat from Berlin d

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

Last years Single Handed Line of Honor Rikard Roth is once again lining up for the Garmin Round Denmark Race , marking his sixth time on the demanding course around Denmark course. Sailing XAR , an XP-44, Roth will compete in the Singlehanded discipline, continuing a long-standing personal connection with one of Northern Europe’s most demanding inshore races. “This is now the 6th Round Denmark Race for me. I look forward to visiting Aarhus again and even more to escape the no

For many sailors, the Garmin Round Denmark Race is a dream to be fulfilled once in a lifetime. For others, it becomes a recurring point of reference – something they return to because they simply can’t help it. “I’ve sailed around Denmark six or seven times,” he says. “The first time was in the late eighties. Back then we sailed with a full crew, a free start time and a choice of direction around the course. It was freer – but also far more unpredictable.”The last three times

Jens Kirk Oksbjerg from Rudkøbing has officially entered the Garmin Round Denmark Race 2026 , adding another experienced name to the growing Singlehanded fleet. With a long background in fully crewed racing, Jens is now focusing entirely on sailing alone and double handed—an evolution that naturally leads him to the demanding around Denmark course. “ Single handed sailing has always interested and fascinated me. I have sailed a lot of fully crewed racing on courses and comple

A fully crewed youth team from Skovshoved has confirmed their entry for Garmin Round Denmark Race 2026 , stepping beyond their usual competition format in the Danish Sailing League to take on one of Northern Europe’s most demanding inshore races. Sailing the DS37 Emilie , the team is led by Louis Schou and represents a new generation of competitive sailors eager to test themselves on the full around Denmark course. While the boat is club-owned and the crew is young, their amb

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