title: Sjælland Rundt
text: # Sjælland Rundt
  
  Sjælland Rundt (lit. Round Zealand Race) is a sailing race around the Danish island Zealand. It is organized by the Elsinore Sailing Club
  
  ## History
  
  The race was first held on 29 June 1947. During the 1980s, Sjælland Rundt had over 2000 competing boats, making it the biggest sailing race in the world.
  
  ## Races
  
  The 2020 race was announced to be June 25-28.
  
  ## Sponsorships
  
  The event is from 2017 sponsored by Hempel Group.
  
  