Records, drama and international flair – Gotland Runt 2025 in review

This year’s edition of Gotland Runt – delivered drama, records, and international star quality. Nearly 200 boats from ten nations gathered in Sandhamn to take part in the classic race around Gotland, which traditionally attracts both elite crews and passionate amateur sailors. Shortly before the planned start, the race committee was forced to make an unusual but necessary decision – to postpone the start by almost 24 hours. A powerful low-pressure system with storm-force gusts, heavy rain and rough seas swept across the area, and with the sailors’ safety as the top priority, the decision was made to wait for better conditions.

Once the race was underway, Gotland Runt 2025 offered world-class offshore racing. The greatest attention was drawn by the 100-foot maxi yacht Black Jack 100 from Monaco, which, under the leadership of skipper Tristan Le Brun, not only claimed overall victory but also set a new course record for monohulls. The crew pushed the boat to its full potential and crossed the finish line in an impressive 19 hours and 30 minutes, with an average speed of 14.24 knots.

The French IMOCA 60 yacht Havsörnen III (Biotherm), with round-the-world sailors Paul Meilhat and Amélie Grassi on board, also attracted significant attention. Having previously competed in both the Vendée Globe and The Ocean Race, the boat further elevated the international status of the event and contributed to an exceptionally strong line-up.

The Swedish Offshore Double Handed Championship in the ORCi class was also decided during Gotland Runt. The title went to Amazigh, sailed by Andreas Hamrin and Karl Jungstedt from Segelsällskapet Vega in Stockholm.

While the offshore drama unfolded at sea, Sandhamn was buzzing with life. The event days offered sailing trials, after-sail gatherings, live broadcasts, music, and attracted large public interest. The live coverage of the race has been viewed by over 100,000 people to date.

This year’s Gotland Runt was also marked by a strong focus on sustainability. Through the initiative “In the Archipelago, We Help Each Other”, efforts to increase recycling and reduce littering have been intensified, while the collaboration with Voice of the Ocean has further strengthened the environmental work.

The 2025 edition also set a record for female participation, with women making up 16 per cent of all competitors. This is the result of initiatives such as One More, aimed at inspiring more women to take part in top-level offshore racing.

 

RESULTS - GOTLAND RUNT COURSE

 

Overall winner of Gotland Runt (SRS/GR-rating)

  1. Black Jack 100, Tristan Le Brun, YC de Monaco
  2. Trinity, Joakim Sundberg, KSSS
  3. Havsörnen III (Biotherm), Paul Meilhat, KSSS

 

Fastest boat sailing time (monohull)  –Line Honor

Black Jack 100, Tristan Le Brun, YC de Monaco

 

 

Class A (SRS)

  1. Trinity, Joakim Sundberg, KSSS
  2. Matador, Jonas Grandér, Runmarö YC
  3. Wetjob, Niclas Heurlin, KSSS

 

Class B (SRS)

  1. Who Valley Rapide, Olof Hollmberg, Vikingarnas SS
  2. Tiki Minos, Johan Karlsson, Södertälje BS
  3. Allwina, Conny Sparrwardt, Trollbäckens BS

 

Class C (SRS)

  1. Rebellion, Fredrik Edberg, SS Svearna
  2. Vindrus, Jesper Folkesson, De Tio Öarnas SS
  3. Momentum, Harald Klaebo, Drøbaksund SF

 

Class D (SRS) 

  1. Calypso, Niklas Hudin, Trälhavets BK
  2. My, Elisa Lindskog, KSSS
  3. Alapocas, Johan Nordström, Trollbäckens BS

 

Big Boat (SRS)

Black Jack 100, Tristan Le Brun, YC de Monaco

Double Handed (SRS)

  1. Boxer, Victorin/Nils Englund, KSSS
  2. Tärna, Johan Söderström/Alex Ekberg, KSSS
  3. LeChanton, Marcus Molander/Niclas Berg, Kvarnvikens BS

 

Multihull (SRS)

  1. Carbon Tiger, Börje Svedman, Nynäshamns SS

 

Best boat to Hoburgen (SRS)

Havsörnen III (Biotherm), Paul Meihalt, KSSS

 

Best boat to Visby (SRS)

Havsörnen III (Biotherm), Paul Meihalt, KSSS

 

Best Linjett boat (SRS)

Allwina, Conny Sparrwardt, Trollbäckens BS

 

Best Finnish boat (SRS)

Siriuss, Jarmo Helasuo, Kivenlahden Venekerho

 

Best IOR boat (SRS)

Pandion, Jon Sindeman/Roine Ericson, KSSS

 

Best Female Crew to Hoburgen (SRS)

Irie, Sanna Moliis/Kaista Jacoby, Pursiseura Sindbad

 

Best Female Crew (SRS)

CAP, Lonneke van Es, Simrishamns SS

 

Best Youth Boat (SRS)

Who Valley Rapide, Olof Holmberg, Vikingarna SS

 

 

Class ORCi

  1. Garmin Team Pro4u, Emil Forsgren, KSSS
  2. Black Lily, Håkan Karlsson, KSSS
  3. Rentnerbank, Lorentz Jensen, Muhlenberger SC

 

Fastest ORCi boat – sailing time 

Varuna 6, Jens Kellinghusen, Nord Deutscher RV

 

Swedish Offshore Double Handed Championship 2025 - (ORCi)
1. Amazigh, Andreas Hamrin/Karl Jungstedt, SS Vega
2. Jolene, Fredrik Rydin/Johan Tuvsted, KSSS
3. Nike, Martin Angsell/Anna Drougge, KSSS

 

 

RESULTS - VISBY COURSE

Fastest boat in Classic Class – sailing time

Bacchant, Magnus Adlercreutz, KSSS

 

Class Classic

  1. Camelot, Christoffer Edström, Marstrands SS
  2. Vagabonde, John Sjunnesson, KSSS

 

Best boat to Visby in Classic Class

Ballad, Patrik Salén

 

Longest Distance to Start – T H Tromps Trophy

Havsörnen III (Biotherm), Paul Meilhat, KSSS

 

Best Foredeck Crew

Sebastian Brånemark, Blå Skvall

 

Best Media crew    - Helly Hansen’s award

Christine Persson, Warpath