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Boats
Statsraad Lehmkuhl
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 ‘Statsraad
Lehmkuhl’ is Norway’s largest and oldest square-rigged sailing ship. It is
also one of the world’s oldest sailing ships and one of the best preserved.
Statsraad Lehmkuhl is a three-masted steel barque, built in 1914 in
Bremerhaven, Germany by the Tecklenborg company as a training ship for the
German merchant navy. In 1923, on the initiative
of Kristofer Lehmkuhl who was then the director of Det Bergenske
Dampskibsselskap (Bergen Line) and a former Cabinet Minister, the Norwegian
Shipowners Association bought the ship. Later, the
ship was renamed after him as ‘Statsraad Lehmkuhl’.
The sailing season begins usually around mid April
and ceases mid September. Popular are the
open mini-cruises in Bergen fjords.
They start in the evening,
take about five hours and include live music and a
meal, you eat as much shrimps as you like. Drinks can be bought on board.
Book tickets with good time ahead to be sure to get a place!
The ship can also be booked as a whole, for events such as company's
or school's cruises.
On sailing cruises in international waters the "Statsraad Lehmkuhl" has a
capacity of up to 150 in addition to the vessel's own crew.
However, as the ship's schedule is very tight,
this needs rather long-term planning. For more information please
contact us. |
Loyal
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 Loyal
was built in Norway in 1877 and used mainly for transport of fish around the
Norwegian coast and into the big harbours abroad. This two-masted yacht
returned back to sailing life in 1997 after more than 20 years of
reconstruction. Recent restoration resulted in a high standard of the
ship. Nowadays it is used for leisure time activities and can be booked
for special occasions such as company's tours or wedding celebrations. The
board can take up to 60 passengers during one-day trips and up to 18 for
overnight sails.
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Sailing in Bergen
In the
area near Bergen you will find excellent sailing conditions, and are you a
fan of fishing we are sure you'll get some good catch. Sailing in the
majestic fjords of Norway is unforgettable. Combining sailing with other
activities, you might sail in the Hardangerfjord and experience glacier
walking on the Folgefonna Glacier. And in Jondalen, there is a
summer-skiing resort. On longer trips you can visit coastal towns like
Haugesund, Stavanger, Florø and many many more.
Do you prefer ocean sailing? Bergen is an excellent starting point for
trips to Shetland, the Faeroe Islands, the Orkneys, the Hebrides etc.
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Yacht 64 feet
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 Take
a unique 2-3-hours trip with Scandinavia's toughest yacht. Originally, it
was built to break speed-records in Danish waters. Therefore it is also
called "Let's fly". The yacht has a flat profile and can be steered
easily. It has a recorded speed of 32.8 knots but it has in fact no upper
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Yacht 47.7 feet
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 This
is an outstanding yacht from a French producer Beneteau. There are 8+2
sleeping places under the deck. It is characterized by an optimal design
with respect to sailing and high standard of the interior. This yacht will
make your sailing an unforgettable experience!
It can be rented, as well as the other yachts, for a period from one day
up to several weeks, with or without a 2-membered crew. |
Yacht 43 feet
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 This
yacht of a French brand Jeanneau is 43 feet long and has 8+2 sleeping
berths. This is the right choice of a boat when you need a lot of space
and many beds. There are four double-bed cabins under the deck. High
standard and comfort are typical for Jeanneau's boats. Thanks to the
straight lines and two steering-wheels, the yacht has a sportive
character. |
Yacht 36 feet
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 The
yacht is a popular mid-range model and proves to be a splendid boat
for modern sailors. It was produced in Germany by Bavaria. The fabulously roomy interior presents itself
surprisingly comfortable, provided with generous stowage, and finished in
smooth mahogany. Inside, there are three double-bed cabins and a saloon,
thus enabling sleeping for 6+2 people. Her well arranged layouts and her
excellent sailing characteristics make the Bavaria 36 not only a solid and
comfortable yacht, but a real pleasure to sail.
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Yacht 31.7 feet
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 Another
yacht from the French producer Beneteau. It has 4+2 sleeping berths. This
yacht is suitable both for a leisure voyage and for regatta. Thanks to its
modern design and sportive characteristics, it is a very popular boat. Two
cabins enable you to take your family or friends aboard. |
Weller
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 This
boat is suitable for up til approx. 12 passengers. Ideal both for
sightseeing tours and fishing. There are 7
beds under the deck, cooking fascilities and a toilet. It is possible to
order serving of meals on board such as a soup from freshly caught fish.
There is enough place to sit on the deck, enjoy the sunshine and the beauty
of fjords around Bergen. The boat can be hired for
minimum 5 hours up to several days. |
