Summer and Sailing

Yacht racing and cruising are where adventure, nature and competition come together. In the early 20th century, the realm of yacht racing was dominated by several financially successful men, and a few women, often with an industrial or commercial background. Whether they raced for prestigious trophies or in local regattas, the allure of yacht racing lay in the pursuit of excellence and the camaraderie forged on the sheltered waters. One sailor finishing last in a race summed up the atmosphere: “Last of the angels, but still in heaven.” Henrik Ramsay wrote his memoirs, “Sommar och segel”, in the 1940s, originally in Swedish. This is now an English translation of that book, which has guided so many Nordic sailors to a devotion to sailing on the racecourses or in the archipelago. Ramsay describes a world where passion meets performance and precision, and where the love for the sea runs deep. He delves into the irresistible appeal of yacht racing and cruising, exploring the thrill