X-Yachts partners with Jesper Radich for XR 41 racing team
X-YACHTS just revealed their partnership with Jesper Radich, renowned yachtsman, for XR 41 Racing Program. He will be leading X-Yachts’ 2025 racing program as the skipper of their XR 41.
“We are very excited about partnering with Jesper,” says Kræn B. Nielsen, CEO of X-Yachts. “From the very beginning of the XR-project, we have collaborated with some of the brightest minds in the industry. It is only natural to continue this path in both development and in actual racing.”
X-Yachts Racing Team
For the 2025 racing season, X-Yachts has gathered their own crew, that will serve as an initiative for firsthand learning and observation. Hopefully, it will also be an entry point for young talent into the world of competitive offshore sailing.
As a skipper leading the team, Jesper Radich brings a unique approach to team development and performance. “This project touches on many important points of how I like to work with a sailing team,” Radich explains. “Our focus will be on team development, stepping stones, and mindset. By separating process and performance from outcome and concentrating on technical improvement and crew skills, results will follow as a consequence.”
A Team Built on Talent
The team will be composed of a blend of experienced professionals and promising Danish talents, for a formation of a dynamic crew. The goal is to cultivate an environment where young sailors can grow and hone their skills alongside seasoned experts.
“My role will be to ensure we develop as a team on all positions, and when in full race mode the boat is going fast and in the right direction. Yacht racing is largely a synergistic team effort. To achieve this, we are looking for a diverse mix of power, trimming skills, courage and analytical minds.” Radich elaborates.
A Call to Follow
X-Yachts is inviting all interested sailors between the ages of 18 and 35 to apply for a spot on the team. The beginning of this exciting journey will be marked by the selection trials on 9th and 10th October 2024. The application process will open soon for the aspiring sailors to apply, featuring a detailed questionnaire to ensure the selection of the best and brightest talents.
X-Yachts will inform us about next steps and the opening of the application process.
A Bold Schedule of Races
The X-Yachts team will compete in numerous prestigious events, including the Mai Offshore Regatte (Maior) in Kiel, Kieler Woche, Gotland Runt, and the ORC World Championship in Tallinn. Furthermore, the team will participate in Fyn Rundt with a crew of X-Yachts members, ensuring a broad and inclusive racing calendar.
About X-Yachts
X-Yachts, a Danish company, specializes in designing and manufacturing high-performance sailing yachts. Established in 1979 by brothers Niels and Lars Jeppesen and their partner Birger Hansen, X-Yachts has earned a stellar reputation for creating yachts that seamlessly blend racing performance with cruising comfort.
About Jesper Radich
Jesper Radich is a Danish professional sailor and coach with numerous titles to his name, including victories in the World Match Racing Tour and multiple European and World Championships in Maxi yacht, One-design, and ORC classes. He served as the helmsman for the Spanish Desafío Español team in the 2005-07 America’s Cup in Valencia. Radich holds a Master’s degree in Social Science/Learning with a minor in Physical Education from the University of Copenhagen.