Gotland Runt 2025 Finally Underway After Weather Delay

After an unprecedented 16-hour postponement due to extreme weather, the 2025 Gotland Runt, the world's largest annual offshore race, is finally underway! At 6:00 AM this morning, under a clear sky and with brisk winds, the fleet set sail from Sandhamn, heading for the island of Gotland.

Yesterday's planned start was called off due to severe gusts, heavy rain, and hail. Race management prioritized safety, instructing all boats to remain securely moored in Sandhamn. After careful monitoring of the weather, a new start time was set, and the course was shortened to 312 nautical miles, with boats now rounding Almagrundet before heading south.The atmosphere in Sandhamn this morning was electric as the boats, ranging from grand racing machines to cruising yachts, prepared for their delayed start. Once the horns sounded, the larger boats quickly demonstrated their power, reaching speeds of around 25 knots as they broad-reached away from the starting line.