Q&A STAYER

Christian Irgens

Boat: Stayer
Boat type: First 36.7
Skipper:  Christian Irgens
Yacht Club: Bergens Seilforening

1 Have you participated before?
Yes, have sailed Shetland race 2 times before.

1.1 When / which boat?
2022 and 2023 Stayer (First 36.7)

1.2 What is your best memory from Shetland Race?
Sunrise in the North Sea and the hours before the finish in 2023 at 0200 at night.

2 Which class are you participating in?
Most likely Fully Crewed. Alternatively Double Handed.

3 What are your expectations to sail during nighttime, midsummer?
Great experiences and an exhausting session.

4 How did you get to know about Bergen Shetland Race?
I am a member of Bergens Seilforening and Shetland Race is something everyone knows about :-)

5 Planning any activities during the stay?
Maybe a trip to an outpost (lighthouse) or a visit to Scalloway.