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A Strong Start for the XR 41 Fleet

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Wednesday 13th August 2025

ORC Worlds 2025: Three XR 41s In Front

August 13, 2025 | Tallinn, Estonia

The inshore racing series at the Garmin ORC World Championship 2025, powered by Amserv, kicked off today under ideal conditions on Tallinn Bay. With sunny skies, mild temperatures in the low 20s°C, and a steady west-northwest breeze gusting to 15 knots, sailors couldn’t have asked for a better day on the water.

Classes A and B took on the Bravo course near the island of Naissaar, while Class C raced the Alpha course just off the Kalev Yacht Club.

X-Yachts Leading the Charge in Class B

After two inshore races, the XR 41s have taken a clean sweep of the podium, showcasing their potential in tactical short-course conditions:

Class B overall results after Day 2:

Position Boat Name Sail No. Skipper Type Points
1st FORMULA X DEN 1 Jesper Radich XR 41 1.0
2nd DIXI 5 DEN 4100 Erik Stannow XR 41 2.0
3rd EXCITER GER 8696 Jens Kuphal XR 41 3.0

Formula X, with skipper Jesper Radich and tactician Jeppe Borch, leads the pack—showing remarkable consistency and control in a tight, competitive fleet.

Live tracking Class B

Series Class B Overall Results

Class C: Estonia Takes Early Lead

In Class C, which features 34 boats from across the Baltic region and beyond, local teams took advantage of familiar waters and strong breeze to post excellent early results.

At the top of the leaderboard is SUGAR (EST 774), helmed by Sandro Montefusco, after winning the first inshore race. In second is GARMIN TEAM PRO4U (SWE 88), skippered by Patrik Forsgren, followed by KATARIINA II (EST 646) with Aivar Tuulberg in third.

Class C overall results after Day 2:

Position Boat Name Sail No. Skipper Type Points
1st SUGAR EST 774 Sandro Montefusco Italia 9.98 F 1.0
2nd GARMIN TEAM PRO4U SWE 88 Patrik Forsgren First 36.7 mod. 2.0
3rd KATARIINA II EST 646 Aivar Tuulberg Arcona 340 3.0

Several X-35 and X-34 boats are also in the mix further down the fleet, and we’ll be keeping a close eye on their progress throughout the regatta.

Live tracking Class C

Series Class C Overall Results

 

A Strong Start for the XR 41 Fleet

With four XR 41s in the Class B lineup, the early results highlight the boat’s versatility and speed—not just offshore, but in tight inshore battles.

CEO Kræn B. Nielsen commented earlier this week on the importance of the event and the effort behind the XR 41 project:

It’s undoubtedly the highlight of the year, and I’d probably be lying if I said I wasn’t excited—it means a lot not just to the sailors, but to the entire X-team, including the designers and everyone who’s worked hard to make the XR 41 what it is today.

X-Yachts is also supporting the fleet with a full-service team and spares trailer on-site in Tallinn, ensuring all boats are in top condition throughout the event.

Next Up

Racing continues throughout the week, with more inshore and offshore races scheduled through August 16. The fleet remains wide open, and the competition is expected to intensify as teams settle in, and conditions evolve.

Stay tuned for more updates and results as the ORC Worlds continues.

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Live tracking, results, and additional information are available through the official event platforms:

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