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Martin Borg is sailing the Skagen Race again
May 7, 2026 · 3 min · 453 views · Bærum
What this video covers
Martin Borg prepares his Bavaria Yachts MATCH 42, named Trimar, for the upcoming Skagen Race.0:47 This regatta marks the first competitive event of the season for the crew, following a single test session to calibrate a new genoa.0:33 Borg has owned the 42-foot vessel for 20 years, transitioning to it from a 36-foot cruiser.0:51 During last year’s race, the boat suffered a broken boom after a tack line failed during a high-wind reach near Vedrevarna; the component has since been replaced.1:30 The crew aims for a top-10 finish in their class, noting that the boat performs best in heavy-air upwind conditions rather than downwind reaching, where lighter boats often plane away.2:20 The team plans to broadcast live footage from the boat during the race, pending signal availability in the Kattegat.2:53
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