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ORC European Championship 2024
Date:
09.08.24 - 17.08.24
Place:
Mariehamn, Åland islands
Class:
ORC Int
Top 3 teams by classes
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- BEAU GESTE TP52 - Karl Kwok (HKG) - 11
- DESNA Knierim 49 - Johannes Wackerhagen (GER) - 22
- INTERMEZZO Landmark 43 - Jens Kuphal (GER) - 22
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- OLYMPIC X-41 mod - Tiit Vihul (EST) - 26
- DIXI 4 X-41 - Erik Stannow (DEN) - 27
- GARM JPK 11.80 - Per Roman (SWE) - 42
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- SUGAR 3 Italia 9.98 – Ott Kikkas (EST) - 11
- TEAM PRO4U mod First 36.7 – Patrik Forsgren (SWE) - 17
- KATARIINA II Arcona 340 – Aivar Tuulberg (EST) - 19
Three 2024 ORC European Champions crowned in Åland
17. Aug 2024
The outcome of the final two inshore races at the 2024 ORC European Championship has determined three new ORC European Champions: Karl Kwok’s TP 52 BEAU GESTE (HKG) in Class A, Tiit Vihul’s modified X-41 OLYMPIC (EST) in Class B, and Ott Kikkas’s Italia 9.98 SUGAR (EST) in Class C.
Short Offshore race completed at the 2024 ORC European Championship in Åland Islands
16. Aug 2024
Penultimate day of racing today sets up the showdowns for final podium positions tomorrow. Each class had their own course to race today: Class A’s was 46.4 miles in length, Class B was 39.9 miles and Class C was 30.7 miles. Each course had its finish line placed in the harbor at Mariehamn.
New teams in the winner's circles at the 2024 ORC European Championship in Åland Islands
15. Aug 2024
Today’s 10-12 knot conditions were once again perfect for tight inshore racing at the 2024 ORC European Championship with some new teams having entered the winner’s circles in the day’s two Windward-leeward races.
Extremely close racing today at the 2024 ORC European Championship in Åland Islands
14. Aug 2024
Today’s start to the inshore racing program of the 2024 ORC European Championship delivered what’s expected at ORC championship events: highly-competitive close racing among pro and amateur teams alike sailing a wide variety of boat types. Race results in all classes resolved by only seconds in perfect sailing conditions.
Winners declared in Long Offshore Race at the 2024 ORC European Championship in Åland Islands
13. Aug 2024
The fleet of 56 entries in the 2024 ORC European Championship has just completed their first and arguably most important race of the event: the Long Offshore Race, which is non-discardable in the final scores. KARUKERA, SHADOW and SUGAR are respective race winners in Classes A, B and C
Long Offshore Race starts the 2024 ORC European Championship in Åland Islands
11. Aug 2024
After completing all inspection and registration formalities today, organizers at the 2024 ORC European Championship report that 56 teams in three classes are ready to start off the competition with a Long Offshore Race held in local Baltic waters around the Åland Islands and neighboring Swedish coast.
Teams From Around the World Head to the Åland Islands for 2024 ORC European Championship
07. Aug 2024
57 entries from 10 nations in Europe and beyond begin registration Friday, with racing to start on Monday. Teams are gathering now at Mariehamn, the Åland island venue near Finland that is hosting the 2024 ORC European Championship. Organizers for this event held over August 9-17 include the Finnish Offshore Racing Association and Åländska Segelsällskapet (ÅSS) under the authority of the Finnish Sailing Federation under the overall authority of the Offshore Racing Congress (ORC).
The 2024 ORC European Championship announces Garmin as the Gold Sponsor and raises awareness of sustainability
27. May 2024
Finnish Offshore Racing Association and Åländska Segelsällskapet, as the organizers of the 2024 ORC European Championship, are proudly announcing Garmin as the Gold Sponsor of the event, being held from August 9 to 17 in Mariehamn, Åland. As a global company, Garmin is one of the most experienced GPS technology developers and manufacturers. Competitors are reminded that May 31's early entry deadline is only a few days away.
ORC Seminar Tour in Norway and Finland
29. Apr 2024
The upcoming ORC DH World Championship to be held in June in Norway and ORC European Championship in the Aaland Islands in August has prompted ORC, KNS and the Finnish Offshore Association to organize recent seminars and promotions led by ORC Chief Measurer Zoran Grubiša.
ORC European Championship 2024 Sets Sail in Åland Islands
14. Feb 2024
The spotlight of European ORC racing will shine on the picturesque Åland Islands this August as it plays host to the highly anticipated ORC European Championships 2024. Organized by the Finnish Offshore Sailing Association, the Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) and hosted in the ÅSS Marina, this premier event is slated to take place from August 9th-17th 2024.
In the Heart of the Baltic Sea
Welcome to Åland for ORC European Championships 2024!
Åland is a popular Tourist and Sailing area located between Finland and Sweden. Åland is proud of it’s maritime history that still can be experienced from the race-harbour to the heart of the lively summer city Mariehamn.
As the location of Åland Islands is almost at the Center of the Baltic Sea, all the Countries in the region are in a pleasant sailing distance away. Regular ferry traffic from all the surrounding countries takes visitors from and to Åland over 20 times daily.
The race harbour is located a walking distance away from the ferries and from the airport to the harbour is just a ten minutes ride.
Åland is a popular Tourist and Sailing area located between Finland and Sweden. Åland is proud of it’s maritime history that still can be experienced from the race-harbour to the heart of the lively summer city Mariehamn.
As the location of Åland Islands is almost at the Center of the Baltic Sea, all the Countries in the region are in a pleasant sailing distance away. Regular ferry traffic from all the surrounding countries takes visitors from and to Åland over 20 times daily.
The race harbour is located a walking distance away from the ferries and from the airport to the harbour is just a ten minutes ride.
The ORC European Championships will feature an exciting schedule of races designed to challenge and inspire sailors. From the first gun to the final race, you can expect competitive sailing and unforgettable experiences on the water.
The ORC European Championships 2024 is organised by the Finnish Offshore Racing Association and Offshore Racing Congress, hosted in ÅSS Marina.
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