Strusshamn Bergen Fredrikstad Kristiansand Skudeneshavn Kragerø Leirvik CRUISE IN COMPANY / JULY 15-19 2014 Fredrikstad TO Bergen THE TALL SHIP RACES 2014
Welcome to Kragerø Quay capacity: 80m + 100m Anchoring depths: 8m Welcome to Kristiansand Quay capacity: 3100m (four quays) Anchoring depths: 4-8m Kragerø is an idyllic coastal town, which for centuries was dependant on shipbuilding and export of ice and timber to various countries in Europe and overseas. The town truly flourished when sailing ships ruled the waves. These days, Kragerø is a well-known summer resort for a large number of people, many with their own summer cottages on the hundreds of big and small islands and islets. The guest harbour for smaller vessels is usually crowded during summer, and hotels, restaurants and shops are busy. We believe that this picturesque and bustling little town of ours is an interesting place to visit as a guest harbour for your vessel and crew. We can offer a wide variety of cultural events, shopping, art galleries (Edward Munch lived in Kragerø), restaurants, music events, a very nice golf course and other sporting activities. Take an unforgettable break in Kragerø! Kristiansand is the capital of the southernmost part of Norway. The city was founded in 1641, and it is Norway s best example of a well-preserved renaissance city. The city s street plan has the same characteristic quadric blocks as it did when it was founded. Today, Kristiansand has 80 000 inhabitants. Traditionally, Kristiansand has been an international city with extensive shipping activity and high export. Today, the city has highly diversified economic activities, within process industry, information technology, commerce, tourism and culture. The city has become world-leading in the production of drilling equipment for oil installations. The Port of Kristiansand (N 580 08.5o, E 0070 59.7 o) is situated at the mouth of the river Otra in the Kristiansand fjord. There are two sea routes into the port; the eastern opening (Østergapet) and the western opening (Vestergapet), of which the eastern is the main route. Sailing into the port is unusually straightforward and safe in regard to open water and depth. The distance from the lighthouses of Oksøy (N 580 04.6o, E 0080 32.2 o) and Grønningen (N 520 04.85o, E 0080 05.2 o), where the approach begins, to the port, is four nautical miles. The port is one of Norway s largest, with extensive container and ferry activities. It is well sheltered from winds and inclement weather. Tugs and pilots are easily available. The port s traffic department operates 24 hours a day.
Welcome to Skudeneshamn Quay capacity: 321m (four quays) Anchoring depths: 1-6m Welcome to Leirvik Quay capacity: 350m (three quays) Anchoring depths: 3-12m This charming traditional fishing village on the southern tip of Karmøy was voted Norway s Summer Town in 2004. A stroll through Old Skudeneshavn with its quaint timber houses, narrow streets and unique architecture is like stepping back in time to the days of sailing ships and horsedrawn. With its of 225 wooden houses, is regarded as one of the best preserved in Europe. Every year, Skudeneshavn hosts a boating festival known as Skudefestivalen at the end of June or beginning of July. The festival is the largest gathering of coastal culture in Western Norway, with boats of all categories - old wooden boats, vintage boats, modern boats, sailing boats, tall ships - the town is full of life around the harbour - both on land and on water. Stord is the only town in Sunnhordland and is a centre for the entire region. Leirvik is a junction for communication within and out of Sunnhordland. Starting from Stord, the way to new experiences in all of Sunnhordland is short. Here you can go skiing in perpetual snow, swim in the sea, fish for trout in the rivers and for pollack in the sea, all in one day. Sunnhordland Museum has a farm cluster situated a few minutes walk up the hill from the centre of Leirvik. You can experience both beautiful scenery and exciting history. Stord Maritime Museum, situated on Leirvik Harobour, highlights the industrial and maritime history of Sunnhordland over the last 100 years. The Mining Museum is situated at Litlabø. Take a train ride around the mine area and see the historic exhibition in the smithy, the environmental exhibition in the workers dwelling and the old power station. Vikahaugane Sports Grounds is a multi-purpose sports facility with football pitches, handball courts, athletics track, racket sports facilities, climbing wall and beach volleyball court. The beach volleyball court is open during the summer months and can be used free of charge.
Welcome to Strusshamn Quay capacity: Anchoring depths: 5m Strusshamn was in its time one of the biggest farms on Askøy owned by the church, the king, and later by merchants from Bergen with surnames like Heiberg, Meyer, Gørbitz, Pütter. Strusshamn s good harbour near Bergen laid the foundations for the inn, church and municipal administration from 1837; and was in its time, a quarantine harbour for ships arriving from abroad For many years the ferry which was the islanders connection to the mainland, was one of the busiest in the country. However this changed when the new suspension bridge was opened. The bridge is Norway s longest of its kind. Askøy still has maintained much of its charm and local communities. It is an island rich in contrasting natural beauty, with a wealth of cultural interests, historical sites, bird sanctuary and the yearly sailboat race Askøy Rundt. Askøy is the municipality with the largest production of leisure boats in the country, and also the most important meeting place for kiters and surfers in the Bergen region. FREDRIKSTAD BERGEN
Contact information The Tall Ships Races 2014 Bergen Haakon Vatle / haakon.vatle@bergen.kommune.no www.tallshipsbergen.no The Tall Ships Races 2014 Fredrikstad Bjørg Johnsrud Western / bjbo@fredrikstad.kommune.no. www.tallshipsfredrikstad.no www.sailtraininginternational.org