Skovshoved Harbour · Copenhagen, Denmark
Hey OK Sailors,
The countdown is on! The Royal Danish Yacht Club (KDY) and Hellerup Sejlklub (HS) are delighted to welcome the OK Dinghy World Championship to Denmark, especially as 2026 is a part of jubilee for the OK Dinghy, which was born 70 years ago in Denmark.
This is more than a regatta. It’s a chance to race on legendary waters, meet the global OK family, and experience a true Danish summer filled with hygge, great sailing, and good company.
⛵ Racing Like Nowhere Else
- Big course, fair racing– Øresund gives us room for perfect courses in any wind
- Pro race team– internationally experienced race officers, robotic marks, smooth logistics
- Sweet spot breeze– 8–15 knots on average, protected but challenging waters
- Compact harbour setup– 150+ dinghies, all in one place for a buzzing event atmosphere
🎉 Life Ashore: All About the Vibe
- Kick-off with an opening ceremonyto set the tone
- Plenty of hygge– that special Danish coziness – in the boat park and clubhouse
- Time to catch up with old friends, make new ones, and swap stories over a cold beer –in the home of Carlsberg🍻
🌍 Why You’ll Love Copenhagen
- Easy travel:just 18 km from the airport, train & motorway nearby
- Accommodation for every budget:hotels, Airbnb, camping, mobile homes
- Iconic sights:The Little Mermaid, Nyhavn, Hamlet’s Castle (Kronborg), Tivoli Gardens
- World-class dining:from cosy street food markets to Michelin stars – and yes, you might have heard of Noma
- A city where50% commute by bike – rent one and feel like a local
🌱 Sailing the Sustainable Way
We’re proudly running a green regatta: water refill stations, no single-use plastic where possible, paperless event management, and a harbour ready to welcome the future of sustainable sailing.
📅 Confirmed Dates: 5-12 June 2026
Watch for the official Notice of Race and online entry via Manage2Sail.
💬 Accommodation
Hellerup Park Hotel
reservations@parklanecph.com
Telefon + 45 7788 2900
Skovshoved Hotel
mail: reception@skovshovedhotel.dk
Call: +45 3964 0028
Gentofte Hotel
mail: gentoftehotel@arp-hansen.dk
Call: +45 3968 0911
Charlottenlund Fort Camping
Mail: info@campingcopenhagen.dk
Call: +4544220065
Join Us
This is your invitation to join one unforgettable week of racing, friendship, and Danish summer magic.
Bring your boat, bring your best, and bring your smile.
See you in Skovshoved!
Sven Solgaard Andersen
Chairman Regatta Committee, KDY
📧 sven@kdyfrivillig.dk
Ann Filippa Madsen
Chairman Regatta Committee, HS
📧 annfilippa@hotmail.com