Sweden’s southernmost ocean race is back — and this year we’re proud to host the Nordic Surfski Championships.
The course runs 17–25 km along the Skåne coastline, starting somewhere between Barsebäck and Ystad. We pick the start location based on conditions — we’ll always chase the best downwind race we can find.

REGISTER HERE https://www.webscorer.com/registerseries?seriesid=433570 

Race schedule (preliminary)
Saturday 19 September — SS1
Sunday 20 September — SS2 + social SS1

Start times are between 11:00 and 14:00, confirmed the day before based on wind forecast. SS1 gets priority for the best conditions, with Saturday as the planned day and Sunday the reserve day.

Nordic Championship categories
All participants are automatically entered in both the Nordic Open and their age category — you can medal in both. Age group medals are awarded where there are at least 3 participants. Categories with fewer participants may be merged with the next class down. For Men’s 60+ and Women’s 50+/60+, the minimum is 2 participants.

Surfski Single (SS1) — Men and Women U23, Senior, 50+, 60+, 70+

Surfski Double (SS2) — Men, Women, Mixed

Other craft (OC1, OC2, SUP) are welcome but outside the competition classes.

Safety and conditions
This is an open water ocean race. All participants must be comfortable and able to show re-entry in their chosen craft in the conditions on the day. There is no safety boat on the water.

Mandatory equipment (ICF standard): 

• life jacket
• leg leash
• emergency flare
• Whistle
• high-visibility (weather appropriate) clothing

A mandatory safety check and briefing takes place before the start. You may be asked to demonstrate re-entry before being allowed to race.

After the race
Swedish fika at the finish — coffee, cake and a sandwich. Prize giving at the finish line, weather permitting.

Logistics
MKK will organise a bus and trailer transport of skis and athletes from the finish to the start for both SS1 and SS2 days. To guarantee your transport spot, register and pay by 5 September. Later entries are welcome but transport will not be guaranteed.

Bringing your own trailer or arranging your own transport to the start? Please let us know: chloe.l.nauta@gmail.com / WhatsApp +46 738 430 904

Afterski and accommodation
On Saturday night there will be shared dinner and sauna at MKK. Bring your own drinks. Dinner costs 100 SEK, and non-competitors can also join.

You’re welcome to sleep at the club in the activity hall — confirm with Chloe: chloe.l.nauta@gmail.com / WhatsApp +46 738 430 904

Registration and fees
Day 1 — SS1: Senior/Masters 750 SEK, U23 350 SEK

Day 2 — SS2 (and fun SS1 downwind): SS2 400 SEK per boat (only one paddler from the SS2 crew should register the boat, with both names), SS1 for fun 200 SEK per boat

Questions and updates
All updates sent via email. Get in touch via webscorer, email chloe.l.nauta@gmail.com or WhatsApp +46738430904.