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A Nordic Dark Christmas GreetingFrom Vegvisir Race 2026
December has its own rhythm. Long nights, kind of cold air, rain, some times snow, the kind of darkness where even a Vegvisir could use a Vegvisir ... Perfect conditions to think about next year’s adventure. While most people wrap gifts, we wrap up spreadsheets, route notes and harbour plans. And somewhere between the winter coffee and the navigation charts, the 2026 fleet keeps growing: 77 boats and 141 sailors now on the list. Santa sails fast - and also delivers Vegvisir

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Dec 20, 20251 min read


75 BOATS, 138 SAILORS, 7 NATIONS –THANK YOU!
Thank you for a strong Early Bird! Early Bird registration for Vegvisir Race Nyborg 2026 is now closed, and we want to send a warm thank you to everyone who chose to join the adventure early. This year’s Early Bird numbers: 75 boats 138 sailors 7 nations We also see continued growth in both U25 sailors and female participation, which is an important and inspiring development for the Vegvisir community. Your early commitment means a lot It gives us the energy — and the res

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Dec 8, 20251 min read


A New Generation Joins the Adventure – Vegvisir Race 2026 Fleet Update
As the Early Bird period enters its final hours, the Vegvisir Race 2026 fleet is already taking shape — and something remarkable is happening. The first nine months before the start have brought not only strong numbers, but a profound shift in who is joining the race. With 64 boats and 114 sailors registered by Saturday afternoon, Vegvisir Race is ahead of last year’s pace. But even more importantly, the composition of the fleet is changing in a way that points toward a n

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Dec 7, 20253 min read


Early Bird Momentum: 60 Boats and 110 Sailors Already Registered for Vegvisir Race 2026
The 100 NM Course takes the participants under the Great Belt Bridge and the deep into to the tricky archipelago of Smålandshavet Vegvisir Race 2026 is shaping up to be one of the strongest editions yet. As of today, 60 boats and 110 sailors from seven nations have already secured their place on the starting line in Nyborg. The Early Bird period, running until Sunday, December 7 , offers the lowest entry fees of the year — in some cases still up to 35% below standard pricin
Morten Brandt Rasmussen
Dec 5, 20251 min read


Sunday Status: 53 Boats, 97 Sailors — What a Start!
Status first Sunday in Black Week 2025

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Nov 30, 20252 min read


Tier 2 Super Early Bird Is Live — And the Fleet Is Already Taking Shape
The Black Friday period has only just begun, yet Vegvisir Race Nyborg 2026 is already showing a strong and promising trend. Already now we can promise the spectator crowds of Nyborg that the starts of Vegivisir Race 2026 will be spectacular as the fleet is growing and shows a broad variety of elite and recreational sailors from pure racers to cuisers. With the first 30 two-person (2Star) boats signed up, we have now entered Tier 2 Super Early Bird for the 2Star category —
Morten Brandt Rasmussen
Nov 29, 20252 min read


Start Your 2026 Campaign Today
Black Friday is officially live – and the fleet is already growing fast. 26 boats have signed up for Vegvisir Race 2026, and we’re kicking off the weekend with serious momentum. Right now, prices are up to 40% below the August level , and the first Early Bird tiers are already moving. 👉 The first 30 spots in 2Star and the first 10 in Singlehand have reduced pricing – once they’re gone, the next price step activates automatically. We’re also proud to see strong diversity earl

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Nov 28, 20251 min read


🎯 Young Guns — You Belong on the Offshore Stage
Last year you proved it. With courage, teamwork and stubbornness — you owned the Vegvisir Race. And we listened. The €1 Young Gun ticket gave many of you the chance to be on the start line — and you showed the entire fleet that offshore racing has a new generation rising. Now it’s your turn again. 📆 Friday November 28 → Early Bird opens ⛵ Single & Doublehanded 🎯 Unlimited spots - durling the Early Bird period (28/11 - 07/12 2025) you can register for only 1 €. Because your
Morten Brandt Rasmussen
Nov 27, 20251 min read


Early Bird Alert: Vegvisir Race 2026 — Sales Launch This Friday!
Be ready Black Friday

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Nov 26, 20251 min read


Two New Courses Two New Adventures: Vegvisir Race 2026 Unveils the 200 NM Red Course and 100 NM Green Course
Here i s a polished, engaging blog post based fully on your content while improving flow, For the 2026 edition, the Vegvisir Race once again raises the bar with two demanding, multi-faceted courses designed to challenge the very best doublehanded and singlehanded sailors. The Red Course , stretching 200 nautical miles, offers a vast and varied adventure across the Great Belt, the Baltic Sea, and the legendary southern archipelagos.The Green Course , 100 nautical miles long
Morten Brandt Rasmussen
Nov 25, 20253 min read


Save the date - Vegvisir Race Nyborg 2026
Put the 2026 Vegvisir Race Dates in your calendar. September 3 - 5 2026.
Buy your entry with a BLACK FRIDAY discount from November 28 2025

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Nov 8, 20252 min read


94 NM Line Honours: “The Beast” Roared Past at Night
A Moonlit Overtake: Jan Hansen Wins the 94 NM Race Jan Hansen and The Beast , his Aeolos 30, claimed line honours in the 94 NM distance...
Morten Brandt Rasmussen
Sep 6, 20251 min read


⛵ Line Honours on the 184 NM Course: Intoxicated Finishes First
In the early hours of Saturday morning, the German Arcona 465 Intoxicated was the first boat to cross the finish line on the demanding...

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Sep 6, 20251 min read


First Finishers Approaching Nyborg – A Night Arrival Expected
After a fast and demanding passage around the 184 NM Vegvisir Race course, the first boats are now closing in on the finish line in...

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Sep 5, 20252 min read


Day 2 Update – Fleet Spreads Out as New Starts Loom
Photo: Jeppe Skov // Vegvisir Race As Saturday morning breaks over the Great Belt, the Vegvisir Race Nyborg 2025 fleet has begun to...
Morten Brandt Rasmussen
Sep 5, 20251 min read


Day 1 Highlights: Spectacular Starts, Fair Winds and Local Support
Vegvisir Race Nyborg 2025 is officially underway! Thursday marked a powerful start to the 8th edition of one of Northern Europe’s most...
Morten Brandt Rasmussen
Sep 4, 20252 min read


🌬️ Understand the Weather – A Successful Kickoff to Vegvisir Race Week
"TV2 meteorologist Jacob Mouritzen kicked off the first-ever 'Sailing & Socializing' event at Vegvisir Race Nyborg with a deep dive into...
Morten Brandt Rasmussen
Sep 3, 20252 min read


Join Us Wednesday Night: Learn to Read the Weather with Meteorologist Jacob Mouritzen
In Danish waters it is extremely difficult to predict the wind. For a race like Vegvisir Race there is almost always two or more...

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Aug 20, 20251 min read


Mastering the Weather: National tv broadcast weather host Jacob Mouritzen Joins Vegvisir Race 2025
At Vegvisir Race Nyborg, it's not just about racing – it's about learning, developing, and becoming sharper both at sea and on land....

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Jul 4, 20252 min read


Young Offshore Sailors – Join Vegvisir Race for 1 euro!
Youngsters from all contries are welcome to join Vegvisir Race Nyborg. The first 10 boats can register for free. At Vegvisir Race, we are...
Morten Brandt Rasmussen
Apr 2, 20252 min read
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