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Kristian Nergaard used the Hankøregattaen as a training regatta to prepare for the upcoming Soling World Championship.0:36 Over three days of racing at Hankø, conditions ranged from medium winds to 10–12 metres per second, providing an optimal test for boat speed and crew coordination.0:56 Nergaard sails with Johan Barne and new crew member Thomas Mathisen.2:13 Following the event, the team plans to compete in the European Championship in Warnemünde, Germany, to gauge their performance against an international fleet.1:34 The team’s schedule also includes the 5.5 Metre Swiss Championship in mid-August, followed by intensive technical training in Porto Cervo, Sardinia, ahead of the 5.5 Metre World Championship.2:56 Nergaard notes that the 5.5 Metre class presents a technical challenge regarding boat design, specifically comparing English boats optimised for heavy air against all-round designs.3:30 The team intends to balance these international commitments with domestic racing in the Express and Melges classes.4:16

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