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2026 Season

Our upcoming sailing events and how to join us.

Featured Event

Gotland Runt 2026

Join us for Sweden's premier offshore race

Gotland Runt is one of the world's largest offshore races, attracting hundreds of boats each year. The course takes sailors around the beautiful island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea, testing navigation skills, teamwork, and endurance over approximately 350 nautical miles.

Distance
~350 nm
Duration
2–3 days
Experience
Prior offshore experience preferred, but motivated learners considered

Training Plan

  • 1Baggen Race (Onsdagssegling) — Wednesday series from spring
  • 2North Sails Offshore Clinic — 8–10 May in Sandhamn
  • 3Sandhamn Open Offshore — 12–14 June (dress rehearsal)
  • 4Safety drills and man overboard practice
  • 5Night sailing and spinnaker handling

Full 2026 Calendar

Our planned events for the season. Dates and details will be confirmed as registration opens.

Interested

Baggen Race (Onsdagssegling)

5 onsdagar under våren

Training

Weekly Wednesday races organised by Saltsjöbadens Båtklubb in the Baggensfjärden archipelago. Five sessions during spring, five during autumn — a great way to sharpen boat-handling skills close to home.

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Interested

North Sails Offshore Clinic

8–10 maj 2026

Training

Location: Sandhamn

Three days of offshore training and theory in Sandhamn, organised by Svenska Seglarförbundet together with North Sails and KSSS. Covers sail trim, tactics, and offshore technique.

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Interested

Sandhamn Open Offshore

12–14 juni 2026

OffshoreTraining Race

Location: Sandhamn

KSSS offshore regatta at Sandhamn — an excellent dress rehearsal for Gotland Runt with similar course conditions and a competitive fleet.

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Planned

Eton Archipelago Race (Tillfart)

26–28 juni 2026

~60 nmRace

Location: Saltsjöbaden → Sandhamn

Feeder race from Saltsjöbaden to Sandhamn — doubles as our delivery passage to the Gotland Runt start.

PlannedFeatured

Gotland Runt

28 juni–1 juli 2026

~350 nmOffshore Race

Location: Sandhamn → Gotland → Sandhamn

The classic Swedish offshore race around the island of Gotland. A true test of seamanship in the Baltic Sea.

Planned

Baltic Cruise

2–15 juli 2026

Cruise

Location: Stockholm → Åland → Helsingfors → Tallinn → Stockholm

A two-week cruise through the Eastern Baltic — Stockholm, the Åland archipelago, Helsinki, and Tallinn before heading back to Stockholm.

Interested

Boaterland

Tidigt september, datum TBD

Cruise

Cruising gathering in early September. Exact date and location to be confirmed.

Past Adventures

Iris has a rich history of offshore passages and events. Read about our journey from Turkey to Sweden and other adventures.

Ready to Join Our Season?

Whether you're interested in racing, training, or just gaining offshore experience, we'd love to hear from you.