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Crew Space on First 40.7 – Petruchio for RORC Baltic Sea Race 2026

Cost

2450

Event dates

8th Aug 2026 - 14th Aug 2026

What's included

The price includes all boat and race costs and food when racing. Lifejackets are included. Additional costs include flights, transfers, accommodation and food ashore and personal insurance

What to expect

The RORC Baltic Sea Race is an ideal choice for sailors who want more than just a typical race. The 630NM course crosses the Baltic Sea towards Sweden, around the island of Gotland, and finishes back in Helsinki.

Whether you’re looking to step up from inshore sailing, build real offshore experience, or challenge yourself as part of a focused, hands-on crew.

This event offers a rewarding mix of tactical navigation, varied conditions and a less crowded, more strategic racing environment, all set against the striking backdrop of the Baltic.

Making it a compelling and genuinely fulfilling experience for those ready to push their skills and be part of something meaningful.

Itinerary

August 5th – Crew Arrive in Helsinki, Finland – Initial Briefing
August 6th – Training Day 1 & Boat prep.
August 7th – Training Day 2 & Boat prep.
August 8th – Baltic Sea Race (630NM) Starts from Helsinki. The course crosses the Baltic Sea towards Sweden, around the island of Gotland, back to Helsinki.
August 13th – ~ expected finished in Helsinki

Crew information

Afanasy is a highly experienced offshore sailor, having completed more than 150,000nm. Afanasy has extensive experience in ocean crossing and racing with amateur crew and is a commercially endorsed yacht master offshore. He used to own a 80′ maxi, which he skippered around the world, including 2 Caribbean and a Mediterranean season, the Cape Town to Rio race, the Transpac and the Sydney Hobart. Onboard Rock’n’Roll Afanasy has competed in 3 Rolex Fastnet Races, the RORC TransAtlantic, RORC Caribbean 600 and many other local races.

Prerequisite experience

Some previous experience of offshore racing is required. We would also strongly encourage you to have completed your World Sailing Offshore safety and sea survival.

Where

The biennial Baltic Sea Race is a 630nm offshore race starting and finishing off the Finnish capital, Helsinki, and includes a rounding of the Swedish island of Gotland.

Accommodation

Crew are welcome to stay onboard, accommodation in double cabins, or find accommodation ashore in the days before and after the race.

Crew Space on First 40.7 – Petruchio for RORC Baltic Sea Race 2026

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