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Mikael Khei won the single-handed class at the Skagen Offshore Race sailing an Albin Nova, described in the video as an Albin Marine Nova 33.Watch He credits the victory to smart routing decisions and carrying the spinnaker through the night.0:10 A sudden 90-degree wind shift forced him to gybe solo at the bow — a maneuver he completed alone, though he acknowledges the boat has limits in stronger conditions.0:23 He praises the Albin Nova as easy to sail single-handed, if not an outright performance machine.0:54 Khei first entered the Skagen Offshore Race in 2019 to test himself against other sailors; that edition was reportedly the hardest in the race's history, with heavy rain and strong wind throughout.1:29 He considers the 2022 edition even windier, though without the rain.1:33 The interview is conducted by Thomas Nilsson.

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