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Garmin Round Denmark Race 2024: The Adventure is on!

The Garmin Round Denmark Race is live, with the first 24 hours showcasing an exciting sail around Denmark's coastline. The race kicked off yesterday, and with a gentle breeze, it was a beautiful and cohesive start from Aarhus, where 19 boats set off towards Skagen.


This race challenges participants on a 650-nautical-mile journey, demanding physical endurance, strategic planning, and teamwork. Sailors will encounter a range of conditions, from the scenic Kattegat to the busier waters of the Øresund, all while navigating unpredictable weather and tidal currents. Sailing around Denmark provides a unique opportunity to explore the country's coastline from the sea, presenting challenges that only the open ocean can offer. It's an adventure that brings sailors closer to nature and to each other, united by their shared passion for sailing.


After a day on the water, all boats except one have rounded Skagen and are now heading towards the Øresund. Leading the pack is Palby Marine with Hansen Sailing Team, competing in the Full Crew category, alongside the boat RED, racing in the 2Star category. Skipper Michael Møllmann and his crew from Hansen Sailing Team are aiming to set the record for the inshore route, having already set the offshore record. The two leading boats are closely followed by Tri, with skipper Lars Kaempfe in third place, and Cheekytatoo, led by skipper Nicolas Manthos, in fourth place, just 10 nautical miles behind the leaders.


Over the next 24 hours, the wind is expected to pick up slightly and stabilize at around 7 – 10 m/s, with gusts up to 12 m/s, blowing from the northwest. The current will remain southbound throughout this period.


We eagerly anticipate the coming days, where we'll follow the sailors as they battle the elements and each other. Regardless of who crosses the finish line first, this is sure to be an epic race.



Participating boats in 2024:

Nr.

Skipper

Discipline

GRDR Category

Boat Type

Boat Name

1

Jens Listrup

Single hand

XL 40.01 - 45.00 ft

Norlin 411

Gerda-Ulrika XI

2

Roland Jarlgaard

Single hand

XL 40.01 - 45.00 ft

X-Yacht X4.3

Xplorer

3

Rikard Roth

Single hand

XL 40.01 - 45.00 ft

XP-44

XAR

4

Jürgen  Asmussen

Single hand

L 35.01 - 40.00 ft

Diva 39

OFFLEIN

5

Andreas kristiansen

Single hand

S 25.01-30.00 ft

Farr 727

Itsi bitsi

6

Madelon Kuiper

Single hand

M 30.01 - 35.00 ft

Winner 9.50

Bliss

7

Per Cederberg

Single hand

S 25.01-30.00 ft

First 27 SE

Let's Sea

8

Luca Mayer

2Star

S 25.01-30.00 ft

Dehler 30od

PlayHarder

9

Finn Groetzner

2Star

L 35.01 - 40.00 ft

Class 40

RED

10

Lars Kaempfe

2Star

M 30.01 - 35.00 ft

Multihull

Tri

11

Nicolas Manthos

2Star

L 35.01 - 40.00 ft

Class40

Cheekytatoo

12

Klaus Lenander

Full Crew

L 35.01 - 40.00 ft

Jeanneau Sun Fast 40

Jeanneaux

13

Michael Møllmann

Full Crew

M 30.01 - 35.00 ft

Elliott 35SS

PALBY MARINE

14

Remi Provost

Full Crew

L 35.01 - 40.00 ft

J/112E

Joy

15

Thomas  Henriksen

Full Crew

L 35.01 - 40.00 ft

Pogo 40 Gte

Maverick

16

Martin Görge

Full Crew

L 35.01 - 40.00 ft

J 120

Hunky Dory

17

Markus Pelz

Full Crew

L 35.01 - 40.00 ft

Matcher 37

TRIGON

18

Joachim Berg

Full Crew

L 35.01 - 40.00 ft

IMX-40

5NINE

19

Andre Engelke

Full Crew

L 35.01 - 40.00 ft

IMX 40 mod blue Hull

Madamex2


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