Sweden

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Star Oktoberpokalen
September 29- October 1st,

Leif Carlsson organized an amazing event for the Star class this past weekend at Sune Carlssons Båtvarv and co hosted by KSSS in Stockholm, Sweden.

The weekend started off on Friday with a great clinic and top notch coaching from Frithjof Kleen. We had about 15 boats out for the clinic and had a few practice races to get everyone tuned up for the following two days of races.

Three races were held Saturday on the waters off of Saltsjöbaden, just out side of Stockholm. There were 25 Stars from 5 countries racing in the shifty southeast winds ranging from 5-10 knots. Saturday was really a day for keeping your head out of the boat and capitalizing on the big shifts.

After Saturdays racing Denmark's Bo Selko and Rasmus Knude were leading the event with Jonas Wibom and Fredik Liljegren in second and the current World Champion Eivind Melleby with crew Sven Sorenson in third place.  

Saturday evening we had a fantastic after sail party with a full Bavarian meal. Bratwursts, sour kraut, mustard, pretzels and beer. Some even got their lederhosen out to really make it feel like Oktoberfest.

Sunday we had the more races in the Star class in stronger winds from Saturday. The wind ranged from the southeast at 10-16 knots and relatively flat water. There were still a few shifts to be had out there to create a few passing lanes. 

We had very good competition with tight battles all weekend. After Sunday's racing Sweden's Anton Dahlberg with Frithjof Kleen took top honors. In second was the Dutch and German pair of Thomas Alert and Killian Weise. Finishing in third place was the Danish team of Bo Selko and Rasmus Knude.

This was a fantastic regatta and event all around. Not enough can be said about the huge effort that was put in by Leif and the team at Sune Carlssons Båtvarv, KSSS, and all of the volunteers that provided the food and drinks. Everything was amazing and really showed how special the Star Class is. 

We are aiming to get the entry list up to 50 boats next year so put it on your calendar and bring your boat for a great time in a beautiful place surrounded by the best class in sailing!

photo: ​ISCYRA Vice Commodore Sune Carlsson opens the Oktoberpokalen