Auf Schexbier Racing Team

03/09/2026

Impression from yesterday’s MIAR—we took 2nd place in our group!🤩

01/09/2026

Back in Flensburg—almost done, but it looks like a boat again!😉

31/08/2026

Danish Open 2026⛵️💨

Last weekend we were in Kolding for the Danish Open 2026!

On Friday, we started the day with winds of 10–17 knots. The wind was extremely shifty, and it wasn’t easy to pick the right side and tack. After some initial difficulties and repairs, however, we were able to focus well as a team and finish the day in 1st place with a series of 2-1-1-1-1!

The next day initially looked like it would be a full day of strong winds, the conditions eased up somewhat and shifted to the morning. From mid-morning onward, though, we had to switch to a jib, and it was a real battle. The race committee’s plan was to sail five more races, so we were all the more relieved after the third race—with showers and 30-knot winds on the downwind leg at 10.3 knots boat speed—to see the “Ap over A” flag on the starting boat!

We finished Day 2 with a series of 3-1-1 and are thrilled to have won the Danish Open! 🎉⛵️

Thanks to the Kolding Sailing Club and the Danish Class Association for the great event! A huge thank you also to Holt & Nicolaisen and Anderßen Yachting GmbH —without you and your support, this wouldn’t have been possible!

This coming weekend, we’re off to the Cappy Cup before sailing the German Open in Glücksburg the following week!

25/08/2026

Nordstadtwerke Cup 2026 ⛵️💨

Last Saturday, the annual Nordstadtwerke Cup took place once again off Langballig!

For us, it was actually the first real regatta of the year; the wind didn’t disappoint, and we were able to sail two longer races in winds of up to 30 knots!

We had some initial difficulties with a partially new crew on board, and with the wind, we faced a few challenges—but we were able to overcome them little by little! 😀

In the end, we got to enjoy an awesome day of sailing, with boat speeds of up to 10 knots, 1st place in our group, and 7th place overall!⛵️

Thank you so much Yachtclub Langballigau for the great organization—we’d love to come back!

Starting tomorrow, we’re on our way to Kolding for the Danish Championship. The wind looks like it’ll be an adventure again, but we’re looking forward to a great weekend! 😁

20/08/2026

First MIAR ✅

Finally back on the water—it was fun, even if not everything went perfectly yet…(;

Now we’re looking forward to Saturday and the Nordstadtwerke Cup off Langballig, where the wind is sure to be anything but light! 🤩

18/08/2026

Finally back in the water!🤩⛵️

After what felt like an eternity, our little x-79 is back in the water—yay! Tomorrow we’ll kick off with the first Wednesday night regatta, and our weekends are booked solid through mid-September! We’re super excited! ⛵️

A little side note:
Since we didn’t get the 79 ready in time for the Double-Hand Regatta last weekend, Flensburger Segel-Club let us borrow a J70—thanks so much for that! We had a blast and are thrilled with our third-place finish😀

Picture: Christian Gossmann

04/05/2026

We’re a little late getting the season started, but we’re already incredibly excited for the second half of the season! 🤩

11/02/2026

Trying to survive the long winter! The pictures really get you in the mood for the new season!😃

30/12/2025

What a year 2025 has been!⛵️

We had a lot of fun, learned a lot and experienced a lot with our little X-79! Our crew pool has continued to grow, and even with changing crew members, we were mostly able to maintain continuity.

Together, we were able to achieve the following successes:

🥉Schinkenregatta
🥉Im Jaich Cup
🥇X-79 Danish Open
4. Cappy Cup
🥇DHH Cup
🥇X-79 German Open
🥇Kalkgrund 2025
🥈MIAR Overall
🥇MIAR Group

We are grateful for all the support we have received as a team over the years! Whether through friends, family or partners – everyone plays an important role.🙏

In particular, we would like to thank and their fantastic support – without you, we wouldn’t be where we are today!

The coming season will be a shorter one for us again, as it was in 2024. Nevertheless, we are already looking forward to a short and intense season from July to October!

Have a happy New Year, stay safe over the winter and have a good start to the new season! ⛵️🎊

08/12/2025

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𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗢𝗥𝗖 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗫-𝗬𝗮𝗰𝗵𝘁𝘀

8 December 2025 - ORC - Offshore Racing Congress and X-Yachts are working closely together to address the technical questions raised regarding the XR41 and the current parameter limits within the ORC VPP. Both parties share a common goal: to ensure a fair, accurate, and scientifically robust rating system for 2026 and beyond.

𝗔 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘆, 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴:

• Joint review of observed performance data.
• Additional CFD studies, with contributions from X-Yachts’ naval architect Tobias Merkel.
• Independent analysis by external experts, including KND.
• Systematic mapping of ANN-domain coverage to identify structural gaps in model behaviour.
• Evaluation of the current parameter limits and adjust based on scientific evidence.

Both ORC and X-Yachts reaffirm a fundamental principle: the VPP must remain a scientific model — and science is not negotiable.
Any modification to the 2026 VPP must therefore be based on validated data and transparent methodology — not on isolated regatta outcomes or stakeholder interests.

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳:

• A balanced and impartial ITC — supported by a commitment to strong governance standards that safeguard against conflicts of interest.
• Open communication and transparency in rule development.
• Ensuring that innovation within yacht design is evaluated through consistent and science-based methods.

This work is progressing with high priority. Once the ongoing analysis produces verified results, ORC will publish a full technical explanation of the background, findings, and implications for the 2026 VPP.

Following this, the results will be presented to the ORC Congress together with any recommended actions regarding the 2026 VPP. The ORC Congress is the body that approves any changes to the VPP.

ORC and X-Yachts remain committed to cooperation, scientific integrity, and ensuring fairness for all competitors.


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