16/06/2026
Inverness to Bergen Race Recap 🏴➡️🇳🇴
This year’s Inverness to Bergen race delivered some intense sailing and a well-deserved victory for Reindeer!
With a daunting forecast of strong winds looming off Norway, the Race Committee made the call to move the start up by 12 hours. A late Thursday evening start saw the fleet flying down the Moray coast under spinnakers before settling in for the long North Sea crossing.
In Their Own Words...
The Crew on Reindeer:
"Friday was mostly spent under spinnaker in lovely conditions... With heavy weather in the offing, we were pleased that the Race Committee finished the race at the gate. As soon as we were through, the breeze began to build to 25 knots with a nasty cross sea! A fine sail for us, and delighted to find another Offshore Event in the Scottish calendar."
15-year-old Reindeer crew member, Orla Fergusson, was flying high after the victory:
"It was another great sail. Loads to see on the way here. Now buzzing for the race to Shetland!"
The Crew on Swiftwing:
"We had great sailing till around midnight on Friday when the wind dropped, then disappeared altogether... Sailed the last few hours under jib alone up to Hjellestad and arrived after about 50 hours from Inverness Marina. A good sail and now wonderful weather here! 🌞"
Huge congratulations to the crew of Reindeer on an incredible race, and a massive well done to the other yachts that took part. Now, time to enjoy the beautiful Norwegian sunshine before the next leg to Shetland! 🏁
