Henrik Bartholin, CEO & R&D
Deckchute was invented by a bowman Henrik Bartholin seeking a way to make shorthanded downwind sailing easy and safe, sailing with his family.
The family spends their summer holidays in Scandinavian waters, sailing long distances in all weather, day and night.
Henrik has also been racing at high level for many years.
If you want to talk to Henrik regarding Deckchute on your boat send us a mail and tell us if you want Henrik to contact you by mail or phone.
Karin Bartholin, Coustemers Service & Marketing
Karin (Henrik's wife) has been sailing since childhood, mostly cruising in Scandinavian waters, but also racing at hobby level. She has been assisting Henrik test sailing the first many Deckchute prototypes.
Karin has an education as a graphic designer, she is taking care of the office and daily business, marketing, shipping, and our homepage/Facebook. Karin is on the phone almost 24/7 and she can always find you one of our a pro-sailor to explain about Deckchute.
Jesper Radich, Sales, Product development and Deckchute coaching
Professional yacht racer and coach.
With long career in yacht racing Jesper have had success at the highest level of the sport.
CV as Skipper/Helmsman or tactician includes:
Winning: World Match Racing Tour
Winning 7 ISAF grade 1 events
Winning 15 ISAF grade 2 events
Winning 3 Rolex Maxi Worlds
Winning 3 European Championships
Semifinal Americas Cup 2007, Team Desafio Espanol
Carlos Ruigómez Peral, Sales, Product development and Deckchute coaching
Professional rigger, yacht racer and coach.
From Carlos long CV as rigger, coach, mid bow or bowman we have picked the following:
J-Class World Champion Lionheart.
Minimaxi 72 World Champion.
Boat builder King Marine Artemis catamaran.
Winer Fasnet, Caribean 600, Quebec-st Malo with Tales II.
Bowman Magic Carpet.
Jann Neergaard , Sales, Product development and Deckchute coaching
Working Experience:
Big-boat crew boss and Pro-sailor.
Sailmaker & Loft manager.
Sail-project manager.
SuperYacht Sails specialist.
Regatta Director & commercial responsible.
Boat-Captain.
The short versione of Jann's very impressive list of sailing achievements:
2x America’s Cup Campaigns, Winner 2003.
J-Class, World Champion and AC-cup winner 2017.
3x Maxi & Swan World Cup Winner.