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Three generations from X-Yachts
May 13, 2026 · 6 min · 794 views · Oslofjord
A white sailboat heels hard in open water, spray flying from its bow.
What this video covers
Pre-race interviews aboard three X Yachts generations competing in Skagen Race capture crew strategies, boat comparisons, and weather concerns.0:09 Jostein, skipper of 5050, a new X-41, describes transitioning from short Seilsportligaen sprint races of 15 minutes to an offshore race of roughly 15 hours, noting that teamwork fundamentals carry over but navigation, crew rotation, and sail changes become critical at distance.0:03 He expects the X-41 to excel in downwind conditions with surfing potential but concedes that Pixeline, a larger boat with a lower rating, holds the advantage in upwind beat-to-beat conditions.2:10 Aboard Roccabella, an Xp 44 with an identical rating to the X-41, skipper Vegard says the heavier boat favors flat water and close-hauled angles, and has brought aboard Valborg and Poul Stiansen from the Amdorn Program to raise crew competence.4:31 Weather briefings show high uncertainty: forecasters expect frequent wind shifts, cold conditions, heavy sail changes, and possible squalls with unexpected headers on the final leg to Skagen.3:48 All three boats — the X-41, the Xp 44, and Pixeline — carry the same rating, making tactical routing decisions and wind-shift management the likely race-deciding factors.1:47
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