$5,000 // 10 Days

Synopsis

Join us in Bergen, Norway to embark on ISBJØRN for the Shetland Race and set sail across the North Sea. This is an offshore yacht race between Bergen in the Vestland region of western Norway and Lerwick, the capital of the Shetland Islands in Scotland. The origin of the event celebrates the heroic, maritime traffic between Bergen and Shetland during WWII, when local sailors and fishermen smuggled agents and weapons across the North Sea to conduct secret, Allied operations inside of Nazi-occupied Norway. The race is sailed in two legs – Bergen to Lerwick for the first leg, then the return for the second leg with a few days in between for exploring the Shetland Islands. Dates for this passage may shift slightly since the 2023 Shetland Race dates are not set yet.

Note:

We now reserve two spots for women on all of our passages! Learn more here.

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The Route

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Expected Weather Pattern

The weather on the Norwegian coast and the North Sea can be unpredictable, even in the summer. Full foul weather gear and thermal long underwear are definitely recommended with possibility of rain, squalls and cool temperatures, but also warm sunshine at any time. All points of sail are possible on this voyage with winds most commonly out of the north for the race - making it most likely a reach across the North Sea.

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Tentative Itinerary

• Jun 20: Join ISBJØRN in Bergen at 17:00. Dinner with the group either ashore or onboard.

• Jun 21: All-day safety briefing & boat orientation

• Jun 22: Departure to be timed with the start of the Shetland Race. Dates may shift slightly since the 2023 race dates are not set yet.

• Jun 30: Disembark ISBJØRN in Bergen by 12:00 Noon

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Travel Logistics

• Fly into Oslo Airport (OSL) and take the train to Bergen, or fly directly into Bergen (BGO).

• Fly directly out of Bergen (BGO), or take the train to Oslo (OSL) to fly out.

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How to Join

To register, complete the Offshore Passage Registration by clicking the 'Sign Up' button above, or at the bottom of the page. You'll be asked to complete the form - make sure you hit submit. Indicate '2023: Shetland Race' as your preferred passage. 

Once we receive your registration, you'll be sent an invoice for 50% of the balance, due immediately. The final 50% of the balance will be due 60 days prior to the passage date. Terms and conditions are in the registration form, and you'll be asked to agree to them before submitting your deposit. Please read them carefully.

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