Stena-Sovcomflot aims for gold in Gotland Runt

After winning Sjaelland Rundt in record time, the Stena-Sovcomflot is aiming for victory in the Eurocard Gotland Runt race. The world-class team on board the Stena-Sovcomflot during Gotland Runt consists of:

- Bruno Peyron, Skipper
- Steve Ravussin, Co-skipper
- Linus Netshagen, Navigator
- Stefan Myrälf, Mainsheet/trim
- Pierre Yves Moreau, Cockpit/trim
- Per Jonsson, Foredeck/trim
- Johan Torén, Media

Our Navigator Roger Nilson, who was badly hurt during the record breaking Sjaelland Rundt, where Stena-Sovcomflot won, set a new course record (by about 7 hours) and a new speed record for the boat (43,6 knots) – will stay on shore.

Roger has had new x-rays taken and the specialists have decided not to operate his fractured shoulder, but expect 3 - 5 months of rehabilitation. A few ribs are also cracked but currently needs no further treatment.

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