Overview
Aarhus Sejlklub started on 27 July 1879 as Aarhusbugtens Sejlklub and took its present name in 1902; in 1998 it merged with Aarhus Yachtclub. The club is based at Aarhus marina on Kystpromenaden and has 754 members, 185 keelboat berths and 65 club boats across five sections: youth, a sailing school with cruising and racing lines, J/70, larger dinghies and the keelboat station. There are points races and evening races through the season, the two-handed AFI 2star Race, and the club races J/70s in the Danish Sailing League. Club sailors have won 58 international medals.
- Founded
- 1879
- Members
- about 754 (club figure)
- Federation
- Dansk Sejlunion
- Phone
- +45 21 19 40 61
- Registry code
- 86212714
On the water with VesselSOS
- Family see you from shoreA live link in any browser – they don’t need the app.
- One tap to the right rescue centreHere JRCC Denmark – the app switches centre as you move, with your position and call script even without signal.
- Return-time checkIf you’re not back in time, your people know.
- Shared hazard mapRocks, nets and other hazards reported by other boaters.
Regattas and series
Run or hosted by the club, per the club website. Dates and notices are on the club site.
- AFI 2star Racetwo-handed race from Aarhus
- Points seriesthe club's points series through the season
- Club evening seriesevening racing in season
- Danish Sailing League (J/70)club team in the Danish Sailing League
Live map, a start clock on every phone and results — when the club runs a race on VesselSOS Racing, it shows up here. Racing is a pilot with clubs for the 2027 season.
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Boat classes
History and achievements
- 1879The club starts on 27 July as Aarhusbugtens Sejlklub
- 1902Renamed Aarhus Sejlklub
- 1909The Jutland Sailing Union is formed by Aarhus Sejlklub and other Jutland clubs
- 1957Sejlklubben Varna merges into Aarhus Sejlklub
- 1967A new clubhouse opens
- 1979Another new clubhouse opens in May
- 1998Merger with Aarhus Yachtclub
Location
- Position
- 56°10.18′ N 10°13.55′ E
56.16972, 10.22583 - Address
- Kystpromenaden 7
Frequently asked
Can I learn to sail here?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Sailing school, Cruising line, Racing line and Youth sailing.
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: JRCC Denmark +45 72 85 03 80. Or call 112. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.
When was Aarhus Sailing Club founded?
In 1879.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: AFI 2star Race, Points series, Club evening series and Danish Sailing League (J/70).