Garmin ORC DH European Championship 2025
Date:
05.07.25 - 12.07.25
Place:
Helsinki, FIN
Class:
ORC DH
Top 3 Overall – 2025 Garmin ORC Double-Handed European Championship
Class A
- Jolene SWE 101 – Fredrik Rydin / Johan Tuvstedt – 1-1 = 2.5 pts
- Kaminami FIN 10804 – Antti Niiniranta / Peter Flinkman – 3-3 = 6.0 pts
- Nike SWE 3 – Martin Angsell / Anna Drougge – 2-4.5 = 6.5 pts
Class B
- Goodio FIN 11071 – Kim Jääskeläinen / Turo Nummi – 3-1 = 4.5 pts
- Anemon II SWE 11348 – August Pansell / Martin Persson – 1-4 = 5.5 pts
- Tiki Minos SWE 408 – Johan Karlsson / Michael Skarped – 2-6 = 8.0 pts
Class C
- Garmin Team Pro4u SWE 88 – Patrik Forsgren / Emil Forsgren – 1-1 = 2.5 pts
- Lethe NOR 12488 – Øyvind Knudsen / Morten Knudsen – 4-3 = 7.0 pts
- LaChapelle FIN 12036 – Joonas Päivärinta / Jaakko Perimaa – 3-4.5 = 7.5 pts
Top Double-Handed Teams Shine in Helsinki at 2025 Garmin ORC DH Europeans
13. Jul 2025
After a thrilling week of competition on the Baltic Sea, the 2025 Garmin ORC Double-Handed European Championship concluded on a high note at Helsingfors Segelklubb. The final day brought welcome sunshine, smiling sailors, and a celebratory spirit as the fleet gathered to reflect on an event marked by intense offshore racing, exceptional seamanship, and the strong camaraderie of the double-handed community.
Long Offshore Race Winners Declared in Helsinki
12. Jul 2025
The Long Offshore Race of the 2025 Garmin ORC Double-Handed European Championship, concluded on Friday in Helsinki after a challenging 247 to 283-nautical-mile course across the Gulf of Finland and back. The race tested endurance, seamanship, and strategy as boats finished throughout the day and into the early hours of Saturday.
Strong Competition and Tough Conditions Mark the Long Offshore Race in Helsinki
10. Jul 2025
The Long Offshore Race, the most demanding stage of the 2025 Garmin ORC Double-Handed European Championship, is well underway in the Gulf of Finland. After a light-wind start on Wednesday, July 9, in the afternoon, the fleet of 33 double-handed teams from seven nations set out on a challenging course of up to 280 nautical miles, putting their endurance, strategy, and seamanship to the test.
Short Offshore Race Opens the 2025 Garmin ORC DH Europeans in Helsinki with Tight Racing and Shifting Winds
08. Jul 2025
The 2025 Garmin ORC Double Handed European Championship got underway in Helsinki with the Short Offshore Race on Tuesday, July 8. This marked the official start of racing after days of measurement, safety checks, and a practice race. Hosted by Helsingfors Segelklubb (HSK), the opening day tested both teams and race management with shifting wind conditions and an evolving weather pattern.
Helsinki Welcomes Top Double-Handed Teams for the 2025 Garmin ORC DH European Championship
07. Jul 2025
The countdown is over – the 2025 Garmin ORC Double-Handed European Championship has officially begun in Helsinki. Organised by the Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) in collaboration with Helsingfors Segelklubb (HSK) and the Finnish Offshore Sailing Association, the event welcomes some of the top double-handed teams from around the Baltic Sea to race under the magic of Finland’s “nightless nights.”
Finnish Double-Handed Championship Showcases Top Teams Ahead of the Garmin ORC DH Europeans 2025
12. Jun 2025
The Espoo-Naissaari Race, held from 6 to 8 June 2025, brought together 17 double-handed offshore teams for a 143-nautical-mile course between Haukilahti in Espoo and Pentala Island. This year, the event also served as the Finnish ORC Double-Handed Championship, with national titles awarded in two classes: ORC A and ORC B.
Helsinki Welcomes Europe’s Top Double-Handed Sailors and Garmin as Title Sponsor for the 2025 ORC DH European Championship
09. Apr 2025
Following a successful partnership during the 2024 ORC Europeans in Åland, Garmin® has upgraded its support to become the Title Sponsor for the 2025 ORC DH European Championship. This extends Garmin’s commitment to offshore sailing in the Baltic region, as the tech innovator will also be the title sponsor of the Garmin 2025 ORC World Championship in Tallinn, Estonia.
Welcome to Helsinki!
Helsingfors Segelklubb ry (HSK), together with the Finnish Offshore Sailing Association, will organise the Garmin ORC DH European Championships in Helsinki from 5 to 12 July 2025. More than 70 boats are expected to compete in ORC A, B, and C classes.
Set against the stunning backdrop of Helsinki's archipelago, this event promises a unique challenge and an unforgettable sailing experience.
The event will introduce three additional classes, Female, Mixed Offshore, and Male, replacing the Corinthian class at the ORC double-handed events.
HSK, one of Finland's oldest and most esteemed sailing clubs, provides world-class facilities and a welcoming environment for sailors. With a deep-rooted history of promoting sailing excellence, HSK offers the perfect venue for the event, combining tradition with state-of-the-art amenities.
Join us in Helsinki to compete with the best and enjoy the passion and beauty that sailing in Finland has to offer.
Helsingfors Segelklubb (HSK) was founded in 1899 and is one of the oldest sailing clubs in Finland. With 1.600 members and 600 registered boats, HSK is also one of Finland’s largest and most successful sailing clubs. Club is located centrally on the west side of Helsinki in Lauttasaari, with excellent harbor facilities, services and traffic connections nearby.
HSK has organized several high-profile international sailing competitions like the 2016 H-boat World Championship 2017 Melges 24 World Championship.
HSK has organized several high-profile international sailing competitions like the 2016 H-boat World Championship 2017 Melges 24 World Championship.
Thinking about racing, volunteering or becoming a partner? Contact the OA for more detalis at info(at)dheuropeans2025.com
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