The Baltic500 Challenge raced over 500nm from the Yacht Club Strande, Keil, Germany, had an entry of 35 yachts taking part in four classes.
Safely breaking the world-wide coronavirus lockdown restrictions to complete a 500nm race . . . Overall line honours went to the Pogo 40 ‘Black Pearl’ of Frank Eckardt GER and Yo Wiebel SUI.
The competing ychts were sailed by a crew of two, sailing from Kiel over a race area comprising the Kattegat, Belts and Sound, and the westerly Baltic in a 500nm non-stop race.
Stormy conditions on Saturday evening forced numerous boats to abandon the race and seek shelter.
Despite the closed ports in Denmark, the damaged yachts were received in a friendly manner, and without quarantine being required.
Class winners:
ORC class was GER7921 Hinden of Jonas Hallberg.
Mini class winner was GER982 WHOMPER of Lina RIXGENS.
Dehler class winner was GER002 of Oliver SCHMIDT-RYBANDT.
Portsmouth Yardstick winner, was GER4326 of Christian HEERMANN.
