Sailing + Events 2026
April 25-26
IOM Ranking (Radio Controlled Boats)
Marstrand Sailing Club organizes the IOM Ranking, a fleet race for one-meter radio-controlled boats. The races take place outside the MSS clubhouse at Djuphamnskajen.
May 22–24
Marstrand Big Boat Race
Marstrand Sailing Club and SportsPartner organize the Big Boat Race 2026 in Marstrand. The competition is sailed as buoy races on the Marstrand Fjord, with boats assigned a handicap depending on boat type. Corrected total time determines the winner. When not racing, boats are moored at the G and H piers in the guest harbor.
June 6–7
Sillens Helg (Herring Weekend)
During Sillens Helg, local restaurants compete to create the best pickled herring. Visitors with a Sill Pass can taste all entries and vote for their favorite. The annual Herring King or Queen of Marstrand is also crowned.
June 12–14
Marstrand Race Days
Marstrand Sailing Club hosts Marstrand Race Days featuring races in several different classes. Boats are moored at the G and H piers in the guest harbor when not competing.
June 24–28
44 Cup
The regatta is organized by Marstrand Sailing Club and is part of an international tour with Marstrand as one of five host destinations in 2026. RC44 boats are carbon-fiber racers sailed by owners together with elite sailors. Racing takes place on the Marstrand Fjord, with boats moored at the H pier.
June 29 – July 4
GKSS Match Cup
The GKSS Match Cup is organized by GKSS and sailed in Fareast 28r boats. The event follows an open format with the world’s top-ranked teams. Races are sailed south of Marstrand Island between Marstrandsön and Klöverön. Boats are moored at the H pier when not racing.
August 7–9
Swedish & Nordic Championship – Dragon Class
GKSS hosts the Swedish and Nordic Championships in the Dragon class, a three-person keelboat. Racing takes place in Marstrand, with boats moored at the H pier when not competing.
August 7–9
Turn of the Century Days
Marstrand travels back in time to its historic spa era with markets, performances, music, classic boats and period costumes. Wooden boats and traditional vessels are moored along the quay south of the ferry terminal.
August 29–31
12mR World Championship
The 12mR World Championship is organized by Marstrand Sailing Club and GSK. The classic Twelve Metre yachts combine cultural heritage with elite racing. Races are sailed on the Marstrand Fjord, with boats moored at the guest harbor quay.
September 19–20
FEVA Rock Ocean Sprint Race
Marstrand Sailing Club hosts the FEVA Rock Ocean Sprint Race, sailed south of Marstrand Island between Marstrandsön and Klöverön.
October 24
DF National Ranking No. 4
Marstrand Sailing Club organizes DF National Ranking No. 4, an open fleet race held in Marstrand.
November 28–29
FrostBite
Marstrand Sailing Club organizes FrostBite with races held outside Strandverket and within the harbor of Marstrand.
