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Report from the Drøbak Sound
June 13, 2025 · 1 min · 462 views · Drøbaksund
What this video covers
A race report from Drøbaksund and Oskarsborg covers conditions and fleet positions approximately one hour after the last start of what is described as a VM (world championship).▶ 0:00 Wind runs at 7–8 meters per second with stronger gusts, and a significant counter-current makes hugging the shoreline the favored tactical choice to minimize current exposure.▶ 0:00 Short-handed boats are positioned at the northern side of Håøya.▶ 0:29 The leading boats identified are Våghals and Katvaran, both approaching Oskarsborg.▶ 1:09 Wind is forecast to build further until 18:00, then ease after sunset, setting up an uncertain overnight leg as the fleet exits the fjord.▶ 1:22 The report is brief and field-based, delivered from the water near Oskarsborg rather than from a race office.▶ 0:00
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