The ninth world championship to danish sailing-legend at the WC in Struer
Foto: Nicolai Hald Jepsen Claus Høj Jensen from Herlev Strand Sejlklub secured his ninth world championship-title at the H-Boat World…
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The history of the H-boat-class
Read the story of how the H-boat-class was created in 1968, when Finnish ARTEKNO YO made 40 boats in a year.
Experience Struer
There is a lot to see and do in Struer, including the B&O-museum, Kurbad Limfjorden, shopping opportunities and much more.
Weather forecast
The weather is one of the most important factors while sailing. See the local weather in Struer Harbour live.
About the H-Boat
History of H-Boat sailing
Hans Groop was one of the few who was an expert in building boats in fiberglass. Therefore, the sailing club Segelsällskrab sent an order to Groop, which stated that he should design a modern boat in fiberglass. The only requirement was that it should be robust and streamlined so it would be quick.
H-Boat specifications
- Length overall: 8.28 m
- Beam: 2.18 m
- Draft: 1.3 m
- Displacement: 1450 kg
- Sail area: 14.8 m²
- Jib: 10.2 m²
- Spinnaker: 36.0 m²
Latest world champions
Claus Høj Jensen has since 2008 won seven world championships in H-Boats. His latest title in 2019.
Swedish Henrik Edman won his first H-boat world championship title in 2016. He did this together with Peder Edman, Bent Pedersen and Reimina Hansson.
Morten Nielsen has won the WC in both 1984, 2004 and 2012. This together with Niels Henrik Borch and Per Kloster Hansen. He did also win in 1981 as crew.
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