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1000 Mile Race

14th June - 29th June 2009  

The Most Challenging Race Of The Northernmost North Sea

The challenging 1000 Mile Race

The 1000-Mile Doublehanded is perhaps the most challenging race of the northernmost North Sea. This rugged competition combines long-distant sailing with serious competitive racing. If you love a good challenge - and want a great excuse for a wild vacation - register now.

The 1000-Mile Doublehanded 2009 consists of 3 legs between Holland (Scheveningen),  Norway (Bergen) and the Shetland Islands (Lerwick) - and finishes in Bergen.

1.   Scheveningen  -  Bergen    (14th June 2009)
2.   Bergen  -  Lerwick    (24th June 2009)
3.   Lerwick  -  Bergen    (28th June 2009)

Legs 2 and 3 are also part of the Shetland-Bergen Races 2009, so prizes will be awarded in both Lerwick and Bergen. The winner of the 1000-Mile Doublehanded will be announced at the awards ceremony in Bergen.

Competing Yachts In The 1000 Mile Race

Who can participate?

All experienced sailors seeking serious short-handed sailing competition. Your boat must be 27 ft LOA or more, and manned by two people. At least one crewmember must complete the entire race.

Skills and thrills - and fun

We're not just in this to tackle the elements - we want to enjoy the company of our fellow sailors. So we designed the 1000-Mile Doublehanded with fleet restarts at the beginning of each leg, so all competitors, be they fast or not-so-fast, stay together and enjoy the fun at every stopover.

More info

For more detailed information and how to participate, please visit 1000mile.org.

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