Overview
Svendborg Amatør Sejlklub was founded in 1920 by a group of shipbuilders and has its clubhouse on Færgevej in Svendborg on Svendborgsund. The club runs Silverrudder – Challenge of the Sea, one of the world's largest single-handed races with up to 450 boats, starting and finishing in Svendborg and sailing about 134 nautical miles around Funen every year around the autumn equinox. Closer to home there is evening racing on Lunkebugten and the annual handicap race, and the youth section sails Optimists and a Wayfarer on the Sound. The club has 242 members.
- Founded
- 1920
- Members
- about 242 (club figure)
- Federation
- Dansk Sejlunion
- Registry code
- 80811314
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.
- Silverrudder – Challenge of the Seasingle-handed race around Funen, about 134 nm, start and finish in Svendborg
- Handicap racethe club's annual handicap race
- Evening racing on Lunkebugtenclub evening series
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
- 1920The club is founded by a group of shipbuilders, with 25 members
- 2012Silverrudder is sailed for the first time, with 15 entries
- 2016The club takes over Silverrudder as organiser, having been its logistics partner
- 2019Silverrudder sells out in 40 minutes with 450 boats entered
- 2020Centenary
Location
- Position
- 55°3.22′ N 10°36.78′ E
55.05373, 10.61300 - Address
- Færgevej 19
Frequently asked
Can I learn to sail here?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Youth sailing (Optimist, Wayfarer).
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 Svendborg Amateur Sailing Club founded?
In 1920.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: Silverrudder – Challenge of the Sea, Handicap race and Evening racing on Lunkebugten.