The Baltic Sea Race a new offshore race for 2022! The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) together with the Ocean Racing Alliance (ORA) are delighted to announce the launch of the RORC Baltic Sea Race.
Training - 2 Days: 19 - 20 July 2022
Race - 5 Days: 21 - 25 July 2022 (Approx end date)
£3499 per person
Approximately 630 nautical miles are covered by the Baltic Sea Race. The race will start and finish off Helsinki in the Gulf of Finland. The course incorporates the Swedish island of Gotland, located approximately 250 nautical miles southwest of Helsinki.
The yacht is professionally maintained and raced competitively in major regattas and offshore events in the UK, Europe and the Caribbean. She comes with an extensive racing sail wardrobe and has been modified from the factory original for ease and functionality of racing.
Our Beneteau 47.7 is MCA coded category 2 for 14 people and ISAF coded to Cat. 1 She sleeps up to 10 in four separate cabins, all berths are equipped with lee cloths for use at sea.
Please view ‘Other Practical Information’ for more information on sail wardrobe and race results.
Arrival on the boat and meet your skipper and crew, followed by a safety brief and the regatta programme. You will spend the day getting to know your crew.
Race start for the first-ever RORC Baltic race! The Baltic Sea Race covers approximately 630 nautical miles. The race will start and finish off Helsinki in the Gulf of Finland. The course incorporates the Swedish island of Gotland which is located approximately 250nm southwest of Helsinki.
PLEASE NOTE: The race itself should take between three to five days depending on the weather. Although, it is possible that it could take up to 7 days if winds are very light. We recommend booking flexible flights through Marine Travel or similar in case the race runs over .
Accommodation whilst ashore isn’t included in this package so please find somewhere local to stay, however, if you are struggling to find somewhere please contact us to discuss and we will help find you a solution.
Helsinki in Katajanokka Harbour.
Helsinki in Katajanokka Harbour. Please book flexible return flights due to approximate end date.
The yacht is professionally maintained and raced competitively in major regattas and offshore events in the UK, Europe and the Caribbean. She comes with an extensive racing sail wardrobe and has been modified from the factory original for ease and functionality of racing.
Our Beneteau 47.7 is MCA coded category 2 for 14 people and ISAF coded to Cat. 1 She sleeps up to 10 in four separate cabins, all berths are equipped with lee cloths for use at sea.
Please view ‘Other Practical Information’ for more information on sail wardrobe and race results.
Arrival on the boat and meet your skipper and crew, followed by a safety brief and the regatta programme. You will spend the day getting to know your crew.
Race start for the first-ever RORC Baltic race! The Baltic Sea Race covers approximately 630 nautical miles. The race will start and finish off Helsinki in the Gulf of Finland. The course incorporates the Swedish island of Gotland which is located approximately 250nm southwest of Helsinki.
PLEASE NOTE: The race itself should take between three to five days depending on the weather. Although, it is possible that it could take up to 7 days if winds are very light. We recommend booking flexible flights through Marine Travel or similar in case the race runs over .
Accommodation whilst ashore isn’t included in this package so please find somewhere local to stay, however, if you are struggling to find somewhere please contact us to discuss and we will help find you a solution.
20-25 litre dry bag
Wet weather gear top and trousers (optional, can be provided if required)
Thin thermal/breathable base layer x 1
Fleece top
Deck shoes
Sea boots (optional)
Sailing gloves
Warm hat
Sun hat
Sailing knife
T-shirt
Shorts
Sunglasses x 1
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