Poul Richard Høj Jensen "PRHJ" (born 2 June 1944) is a Danish sailor, boatbuilder, sailmaker and Olympic champion. Høj Jensen lives with his wife Sophia alternating in Burnham-on-Crouch and Freetown, Antigua and Barbuda.

Personal life Married with two children, two step children; seven grand children to date. Trained in mechanical engineering.

Professional career After completing National Service in the Danish Navy, Høj Jensen worked for Paul Elvstrøm and Hans Fogh in the sail, mast and boatbuilding business. Left the company 15 years later to set up sail making business with Hans Fogh and subsequently started his own Company "Høj Jensen Design" which became the North Sails Scandinavia franchise. In 1989 the sailmaking business merged with Petticrows in Burnham-on-Crouch, UK, and he concentrated on building One Design Boats; Dragons mainly. As Høj Jensen was involved in the nautical business, he was for many years formally (rules of International Olympic Committee & World Sailing) considered a professional sailor. However he was he never paid to sail, he also worked during his four Olympic Campaigns with little or no sponsorship. Høj Jensen considers himself to be a gifted amateur.

Olympics Høj Jensen participated in four consecutive Olympics from 1968. Together with Erik Hansen and Valdemar Bandolowski he won a gold medal in the Soling class at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, and again at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow.

Palmarès The Palmarès of Høj Jensen is extensive. Therefore, the following criteria are used (with the exception of the Olympics where all results are listed): International championships with 45 boats or more National (country) championships as sanctioned by National Authorities. World, European Championships and Gold Cups as sanctioned by World Sailing. Only first places are noted, except for World, European and Championships where some 2nd and 3rd places are included.

Honours Knighted by the Queen of Denmark in 2001. German Dragon Class, Gold Dragon presented by Queen Silvia of Sweden 15 July 2009. KDY 1976 Sportsman of the year Scandinavia RYS Yachtsman of the year 2009. Honorable Member Danish Dragon Club. Olympic Games 7th, 1968 Olympics, Acapulco, – FD (Where he replaced Hans Fogh in race 7). With Niels Jensen. 7th, 1972 Olympics, Kiel–Schilksee, – Dragon. With Frank Høj Jensen and Gunner Dahlgaard. Gold, 1976 Olympics, Kingston, – Soling. With Erik Hansen and Valdemar Bandolowski. Gold, 1980 Olympics, Tallinn, – Soling. With Erik Hansen and Valdemar Bandolowski. World Championships Half Ton 1st, 1972 . With Paul Elvstrøm (helm), Strit Johanssen, Valdemar Bandolowski, Jan Kjærulff Quarter Ton 1st, 1987. With Bent Folke Larsen, Steen Larsen and Erik Lund 1st, 1988. With Bent Folke Larsen, Steen Larsen and Theis Palm 2nd, 1986. With Bent Folke Larsen, Steen Larsen and Theis Palm Etchells 1st, 1997 . With Paul Blowers and Steve Mitchell 3rd, 2001 . With Paul Blowers and Steve Mitchell Dragon 1st, 1989 . With Erik Hansen, Jan Persson 1st, 2009 , Medemblik. With Theis Palm, Lars Jensen 2nd, 1993 . With Theis Palm, Lars Jensen 2nd, 1995 , Perth. With Claus Høj Jensen, Richie Goldsmith 2nd, 1997 , Marstrand 3rd, 1985 , Douarnenez H-Boat 1st, 1980 . With Henrik Reese and Theis Palm 1st, 1983 . With Henrik Reese and Henrik Montin Sorenson 2nd, 1981. With Henrik Reese and Theis Palm Soling 2nd, 1973 2nd, 1979 Master World Championships Etchells 1st, 2001 , Lymington. With Paul Blowers and Steve Mitchell Corinthian World Championships Dragon 1st, 2013 , Weymouth. With Hamish McKay and Andrew Norden European Championships 6 Metre 2nd Classic Division, 2016 , Brunnen. With Colin Murray, Alexea Barrier, Hamish McKay and Jana Zimmerhalk Etchells 1st, 1997 , Lake Garda. With Paul Blowers and Steve Mitchell 1st, 1999 , Douarnenez. With Paul Blowers and Steve Mitchell Dragon 1st, 1969 , Lake Thun. With Axel Holm (helm) 1st, 1988 , Skovshoved. With Erik Hansen and Finn Jorgenson 1st, 1992 , Hanko. With Ebbe Elmer and Carsten Errebo 1st, 1996 , Pwllheli. With Morton Nielson and Chris Brittain 1st, 2000 , Laredo. With Claus Høj Jensen and Morteon Harmson 2nd, 1994 , Cazaux. With Claus Høj Jensen and Hamish McKay 2nd, 2005 , La Trinité-sur-Mer. With Phillipe Skate Holm and Chris Brittain 3rd, 1987 , Helsinki. With Prince Henrik (helm) and Jacob Johanssen H-Boat 1st, 1978. With Henrik Reese and Flemming Ipsen 1st, 1979 Soling 1st, 1982 , Dragør. With Hans Fogh (helm) and John Kerr Gold Cups Dragon 1st, 1990 , Dublin. With Erik Hansen 1st, 1992 , Ostend 1st, 1994 , Rungsted 1st, 1997 , Dublin. With Hamish McKay and Chris Britten 1st, 2008 , Cascais. With Theis Palm and Andrew Norden Corinthian Dragon Gold Cups 1st, 2014 , Medemblik. With Hamish McKay and Andrew Norden Asia Pacific Championships Etchells 1st, 1995 Hong Kong. With Claus Høj Jensen and Nick Geaves One Ton Cup 1st, 1990 , Marstrand. With Henrik Søderlund (skipper) Nordic Championships IF-Boat (previously International Folkboat) 1st, 1975 Soling 1st, 1981. With Theis Palm and Lille Keld Christensen H-Boat 1st, 1977. With Henrik Reese and Flemming Ipsen 1st, 1978 1st, 1982 Dragon 1st, 1972 1st, 1991 , Ålesund. With Steen Larson and Jan Eld Star 2nd, 1982 Finn 2nd, 1968 National Championships Antigua and Barbuda 2008, 2009, Dragon Danish 1972, Trapeze 1976, Spackhugger 1973, 1979, 1980, 1982, Soling 1977, 1978, 1980, 1981, 1985, H-Boat 1963, 1966, 1968, OK dinghy 1987, 1988, 1991, Dragon Egypt 1998, Dragon Finland 1980, H-Boat France 1991, 1995, 1997, Dragon German 1984, H-Boat 1992, 1994, 1995, Dragon Great Britain 1998, 1995, Etchells 1993, 1996, 2002, 2005, 2006, Dragon Italy 1999, Etchells Ireland 1970, 1993, 1994, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2012, Dragon Japan 1986, Half Ton 1992, Dragon Prince Henrik (helm) The Netherlands 1997, 2001, 2011, Dragon Russia 1994, 2000, Dragon Sweden 1992, Dragon Other major regattas per class 115' Bruce Farr ketch 2011, Nelson Trophy Dragon 1969, 2003, 2008, 2012, Princess Sophia, Spain, Mallorca 1972, 1999, Kiel Week, Germany 1991, 1992, 2001, 2003, Regatte Royale, France, Cannes 1995, 1996, 1997, Grand Prix Samsonite, Spain, Blanes 1995, 1998, 2005, 2006, 2007, Henrique Navigator, Portugal, Vilamoura/Lisboa 1999, Cowes Week, UK 2000, 2011, 2012, La Baule Derby, France 2001, Baltic Regatta 2001, 2002, Copa Mediterania Mallorca, Spain 2002, 2004, Grand Prix Douarnenez, France 2002, Drags Cup Cazaux 2005, 2006, King Juan Carlos Cup 2006, Iberian Championship H-Boat 1978, 1979, Kieler Woche, Germany Soling 1976, Ski Yachting, France, Cannes 1980, Kieler Woche, Germany Other Races Special for Høj Jensen Sjaelland Rundt 1963, Overall winner in Paul Elvstrøm's "Bess" 1965, 1st. With his father C. J. Høj Jensen, his brother Frank Høj Jensen and Ussing Andersen

See also List of Olympic medalists in sailing

References

Half Ton Cup

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