Q&A Avanti II

Skipper Kristian Andreassen

Boat: Avanti II
Boat type: JPK1030
Class: D/H
Skipper:  Kristian Andreasen
Yacht Club: Gandsfjord Seilforening

1 Have you participated before?
Yes in 2022, 2023 and 2024

1.1 When / which boat?
In 2022 with JPK 1030 Eureka and in 2023 and 2024 with my own boat JPK 1030 Avanti.

1.2 What is your best memory from Shetland Race?
The welcome in Lerwick where you feel welcomed in Lerwick and the price giving at the Culture Center Mareel which is spectacular.

2 Why are you participating in D/H?
Doublehanded is both challenging and very rewarding. My boat is setup for doublehanded.

3 What are your expectations to sail during nighttime, midsummer?
Hope to be sailing in light/medium winds when the sun comes up – happens some time. But we take what comes – also during the night.

4 How did you get to know about Bergen Shetland Race?
Most sailors on the West Coast know about the Shetland Race and I have participated before.

5 Planning any activities during the stay?
Going to Bressay and taste whisky. But it also very good to have time to meet the follow competitors.