What is Little Tjörn Around (Little Tjörn Around)?
Lille Tjörn Runt is for Optimist, Zoom 8, RS Tera, RS Feva and Access dinghy sailors. The event is unique in that it is a a distance sailing race for dinghies. The race is sailed not on a classic windward-leeward course, but actually around an island - Stenungsön. The race is five nautical miles long and takes about one to two hours for the... [read more]
What is Little Tjörn Around (Little Tjörn Around)?
Lille Tjörn Runt is for Optimist, Zoom 8, RS Tera, RS Feva and Access dinghy sailors. The event is unique in that it is a a distance sailing race for dinghies. The race is sailed not on a classic windward-leeward course, but actually around an island - Stenungsön. The race is five nautical miles long and takes about one to two hours for the fastest boats.
The first Little Runt Tjörn was in 1985 and since then the event has become one of Sweden and Scandinavia's largest junior races with nearly 300 participants.
The start is outside StSS clubhouse and sailed around Stenungsön. Starter takes place every 10 minutes . All participants receive a plaque.