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Team Ivory Wins Grundig Hankø Race Week 2019
July 15, 2019

By Tormod Lie

Norway’s famous Hankø Raceweek was first held in 1882, and the 2019 event upheld the traditional excellence of the event. Held on the last weekend in June, the event was blessed with beautiful weather and top-notch racing crews in eight classes. Five IODs shared one of the two courses with 5.5-metres, Dragons, and Expresses.

Three races were completed the first day, with Tormod Lie’s team on Ivory leading the class with finishes of 1-2-1, followed by Martin Rygh in second with 3-1-2.

The next day was very tricky, with large shifts and shifting currents, and the lead changed frequently all day long. Martin showed his skill and passed the whole fleet after an early start in race 5. Fredrik Rygh was also very strong and earned the daily best with a 1-2, followed by Martin (3-1) and Robin Johannesson of Sweden (2-3).

Tormod Lie had a poor second day, finishing 4-4, which left the top three teams within two points before the final day, with Martin ahead by 1 point counting a throwout.

Recap video: https://www.facebook.com/ghrw2019/videos/406040736786543/

On the last day, three races were held and after Fredrik won the first, Tormod won two straight to win the series. Espen Eggen had his best finish of the series in the final race, finishing second after leading until close to the finish line.) Fredrik had a better day than his father had, and secured second place in the regatta.

All in all, it was a great regatta, the IOD fleet sailed with seven other classes and enjoyed a great prize-giving party at the Hankø Yacht Club. Special thanks to Robin Johannesson and Lars Berntsson from Sweden for spending time with us and give us a hard time on the water. Respect for the 90-nautical-mile tow back to Sweden the day after the regatta.

To all boat owners in Norway and Sweden that missed this fantastic event, check out Grundig Hankø Race week homepage and prepare your crew for next year’s event. Let us know if you need any help to come to the start line.

The top two crews at Hanko Race Week celebrate, Tormod Lie's team on the right and Fredrik Rygh's team on the left.
The top two crews at Hanko Race Week celebrate, Tormod Lie’s team on the right and Fredrik Rygh’s team on the left.

The spectacular afternoon sail in from the racecourse. Photo by Trond Teigen- SailLogic
The spectacular afternoon sail in from the racecourse. Photo by Trond Teigen- SailLogic

Blues. Photo by Trond Teigen- SailLogic
Blues. Photo by Trond Teigen- SailLogic

Kaia III. Photo by Trond Teigen- SailLogic
Kaia III. Photo by Trond Teigen- SailLogic

Tina II Photo by Trond Teigen- SailLogic
Tina II Photo by Trond Teigen- SailLogic

Hankø Race Week 2019 Results
Hankø Race Week 2019 Results
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