Q&A Ender pearl

Ender Pearl passing finish line, Lerwick 2023

Boat: Ender Pearl
Boat type: CNB76
Skipper:  Kenneth Bjørklund
Yacht Club: Holmestrand Seilforening

1 Have you participated before?
Yes

1.1 When / which boat?
2023, EnderPearl, Blue Ribbon

1.2 What is your best memory from Shetland Race?
Last 2-3 hours sailing in towards Lerwick 2023, keeping the #2 VO60 boat well behind us to win Line Honour with about 90 minutes.

2 Which class are you participating in?
NOR Rating APH (Fully crewed to Lerwick)

2.1 Why D/H or Full Crew or Cruising?
Most competitive class, and I prefer to have full crew on board this boat size when racing.

3 What are your expectations to sail during nighttime, midsummer?
Hoping for stable wind, 15 knots +, direction from 180-359 degrees.

4 How did you get to know about Bergen Shetland Race?
Sailing social media etc.

5 Planning any activities during the stay?
Not yet. But we will continue via Scottish Hebrides and Irish Sea to sail Fastnet Race, hence not do the return leg.

6 Optional: Do you want to challenge anyone to participate in this year’s race?
Henning Hansen, Drammen Seilforening.