Tjörn Runt

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Tjörn Runt is an annual long distance sailing competition that takes place in Sweden around the island of Tjörn. The race has been held on the third Saturday of August every year since 1964. About 1,000 sailing boats sail the 28 nautical miles (52 km) around Tjörn each year. Tjörn Runt is arranged by Stenungsunds Segelsällskap.

[edit] Course

The start takes place under Tjörnbron and the race proceeds clockwise around the island, with the finishing line at Skåpesundsbron.