ESS Krångel Nordic Vintage Star Challenge 24-26.5.2024
Krångel Challenge is a unique weekend regatta organized by Ekenäs Segelssällskap (ESS) in the heart of the beautiful small town of Tammisaari (in swedish Ekenäs). The regatta has been arranged since 2016 and is sailed in a unique Finnish Inshore Coastal environment just outside of historical Ekenäs old town and the, on poles built, restaurant Knipan, where the regatta dinner on Saturday evening is held. The results of the regatta are calculated and prizes are awarded for all boats together and also separately for boats with hull numbers under 7000.
Hosting the event in conjuction with Ekenäs Segelsällskap are Finland Star Fleet and Ab Krångel - Båt & Bil Syssleri. Photos by sailpix.fi
Hosting the event in conjuction with Ekenäs Segelsällskap are Finland Star Fleet and Ab Krångel - Båt & Bil Syssleri. Photos by sailpix.fi
The regatta will be sailed this year on May 24-26 and in connection with it the Star class Finnish championship for the year 2024 will also be decided.
Information and registration at Manage2sail Registered boats : Link Schedule: Friday May 24th - Arrival in Tammisaari - Preparation of boats - Launching 14.00 - 15.00 - Get Togheter Party 20.00 Saturday May 25th - Registration 09.00-11.00 - Launching 09.00-11.00 - Skippers meeting 11.15 - First Race 12.00 - Last Race of the day not later then 16.30 - After sail on the quay - Sauna - Regatta dinner at restaurant Knipan 19.30 Sunday May 26th - First race 11.00 - Last race of the day not later then 14.30 - Lifting of boats - Price giving ceremony 16.30 |
Tammisaari/Ekenäs is a beautiful old town that is certainly worth a visit.
www.visitraseborg.com/en/see-and-experience/ekenas-old-town/ Accommodation in Tammisaari should be reserved well in advance, as the city is visited by a large number of tourists during the summer.
Some good options for overnight stays are: Motel Marine https://motelmarine.fi/en/ Tammisaari city hotel : https://kaupunginhotelli.fi/index.php/en/home/ Hotel Sea Front https://hotelseafront.fi/ Others https://hotellfinland.fi/stad/ekenas/ |
When traveling to Tammisaari from abroad
we recommend Finnlines - From Europe: Travemünde - Helsinki - From Sweden: Kapellskär - Naantali |