Heading into the gale - interview from Childhood one
We got hold of OBR Emil Midé Erichsen on board Childhood1. He gave us an update on the leg from Øresund to Christiansø/Bornholm. First...
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Morten Brandt Rasmussen //
- Jun 30, 2020
- 1 min
At the eastern point - with delay
At 8.30 AM Childhood1 is passing the most eastern point of Denmark Christiansø. As predicted the wind shift in Kattegat yesterday delayed...
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Morten Brandt Rasmussen //
- Jun 29, 2020
- 1 min
Kattegat caused trouble - as usual
Kattegat is a notorious tricky place to sail. Also for Childhood1 as an unexpected wind shift from south west to south east filled in....
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Morten Brandt Rasmussen //
- Jun 29, 2020
- 1 min
Beating in Øresund
Childhood1 is now entering Øresund. If you are in the area don't miss the chance to see a VO65 beating up wind. If you get close to the...
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Morten Brandt Rasmussen //
- Jun 29, 2020
- 1 min
Out of luck?
For the first time during the record attempt, the Bekking and crew are now forced off of the direct route around Denmark. So be it...
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Morten Brandt Rasmussen //
- Jun 29, 2020
- 1 min
Tricky conditions I Kattegat
Childhood1 is still progressing nicely with 12 knots of boatspeed and with a bearing directly to the mark - Kronborg Castle in Helsingør...
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Morten Brandt Rasmussen //
- Jun 29, 2020
- 1 min
The northern point rounded
Childhood1 changed the course from north to south bound Monday morning at 4:35 AM.At the same time the boat left potential wild Skagerrak...
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Morten Brandt Rasmussen //
- Jun 29, 2020
- 1 min
Live from Childhood1
We managed to get in contact with OBR Emil Midé Erichsen from Childhood1 when she was just outside of Hansholm. It took me by surprise so...
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Morten Brandt Rasmussen //
- Jun 28, 2020
- 1 min
The official time of start is ...
We told you we had a qualified guess when we said the Childhood1 started at 3 PM. As it turned out they started at 2:57 :-)
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Morten Brandt Rasmussen //
- Jun 28, 2020
- 1 min
Childhood 1 - out of reach
As we have lost radio and cell phone contact with Bouwe Bekking and crew the following is qualified estimates. We have no confirmed...
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Morten Brandt Rasmussen //
- Jun 28, 2020
- 1 min
The tracking is up
Get the link to the Yellow Brick tracking unit so you can follow Childhood 1 all the way around Denmark. Depending on your internet...
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Morten Brandt Rasmussen //
- Jun 28, 2020
- 1 min
The start will be a 2PM
Rumor has it that the start will be at 2 PM. It's not confirmed yet but it's very likely that it will be no later than 3 PM.
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Morten Brandt Rasmussen //
- Jun 28, 2020
- 1 min
Everybody can join - almost
You don't need to be a pro to participate in Round Denmark Race. Actually it's like a marathon or an ironman - only a few are in the race...
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Morten Brandt Rasmussen //
- Jun 27, 2020
- 1 min
2022 - through the Kieler Canal or not ...
The first edition of Round Denmark Race Offshore is still 2 years out. Right now the concern is weather or not the Kieler Kanal should be...
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Morten Brandt Rasmussen //
- Jun 27, 2020
- 1 min
Round Denmark Race Inshore 2021
Round Denmark Race 2021 starts and finishes in Denmark city of sails Aarhus. The race will be open to both singlehanded, doublehanded at...
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Morten Brandt Rasmussen //
- Jun 27, 2020
- 1 min
When will the start?
It's clear that the start will go on Sunday JUNE 28. But when exactly the Childhood 1 team will cross the starting line is still unknown....
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Morten Brandt Rasmussen //
- Jun 27, 2020
- 1 min
Bouwe Bekking expects fast time
Two days and 15 hrs. That's all it takes for Bouwe Bekking and crew to sail the Round Denmark Record distance of 775 nautical miles. The...
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Morten Brandt Rasmussen //
- Jun 27, 2020
- 1 min
Dock out from Rotterdam expected at 5 PM
The team is currently on their way to meet up in Rotterdam in Holland before docking out at 5 PM. Then they'll head north towards Danish...
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