To offer more choice to our guests, New Horizon Sailing works with a few carefully selected partners giving opportunities to sail in other areas aboard quality yachts. See our “Partner” page. We set a very high standard.

Jon and his new Ovni 435 will be based at Bodø for the summer within walking distance of the airport and within easy sailing distance of the stunning islands of Lofoten, Lyngen and Helgeland.

For more information about the yacht click here.

The 2010 Programme is not yet available. The information below relates to 2009 but is retained to show the likely itineraries. For more information or to express interest please email richard@newhorizonsailing.com

Jon will be taking the yacht north from Oslo very early in the season giving the opportunity for some challenging, but low cost, sailing.

The sailing area is beautiful - with midnight sun in summer and the opportunity to go skiing, hiking, diving or just sailing. There is plenty of choice for you but we need to plan ahead to make the most of your time in an area considered by Norwegians to be their hidden jewel.

You’ll get the idea if you take a moment to look through the 2009 programme below. The words are Jon’s.

Pricing will be (per person):
Heavy Weather Courses (the first two): €100 per day
Sailing Cruises: €720 per cruise
Guided Climbing or Skiing weeks: €1500 per cruise
These prices include all meals, fuel, berthing, safety equipment and waterproofs.
Rates for chartering the whole boat can be negotiated.

Heavy weather courses
Join: Oslo, Norway
Date: February 1st-8th 2009
Leave: Bergen, Norway
Description: This is a rough and adventurous winter sail in a deserted archipelago and a crossing of the open water stretch between Norway’s most southerly lighthouse and Stavanger. This is an excellent opportunity to build experience in heavy weather sailing.

Join: Bergen, Norway
Date: February 8th-15th 2009
Leave: Brønnøysund, Norway
Description: We are going to sail over some of the most challenging waters in Norway so you better brace yourself. But “Explorer” can handle all conditions so you are going to enjoy this. This is an excellent opportunity to build experience in heavy weather sailing.

Northern light cruise
Join: Brønnøysund, Norway
Date: February 15th-22nd 2009
Leave: Bodø, Norway
Description: The coast of Helgeland is beautiful in winter and summer. We are going to climb some of the mountains, fish and take in the local culture.

Ski and sailing in Lyngen in March and April
Join:Tromsø, Norway
Date:From Sunday to Saturday
Leave:Tromsø, Norway
Description: Lyngen is world famous for high peaks and good snow conditions. We can offer you a six days trip with five days of skiing in these fantastic mountains.

Ski and sail in Lofoten in March
Join: Svolvær, Norway
Date:From Sunday to Saturday
Leave: Svolvær, Norway
Description: Lofoten is one of the most beautiful island groups in the world according to National Geographic magazine. This season we offer sailing and skiing in this area in March.

Camp Lofoten
Join: Svolvær, Norway
Date: April 1st-5th 2009
Leave: Svolvær, Norway
Description: Camp Lofoten is a spectacular yearly event that gathers climbers, skiers, surfers, kayakers, sailors and other outdoor lovers to a session in Henningsvær. “Explorer” will be present and available for special arrangements for our guests. Read more on the event at http://www.camplofoten.no

Sail the outdoors in Lofoten/Helgeland April to September
Join: Bodø, Norway
Date: From Sunday to Saturday
Leave:Bodø, Norway
Description: You can walk from the airport to the harbour and after a couple of hours sailing you are in the midst of a cruising ground lined with white beaches and high mountains that are begging to be climbed. We can sail to the foot of mountains with easy walks or more technically advanced. We can dive for clams, fish, enjoy the local culture, go for long walks and just recharge your batteries.

Special arrangements
We can tailor expeditions or trips for you including whale safaris, diving expeditions, photo shoots and specially tailored incentive trips. We have both the local knowledge and an adventurous spirit, so please drop us a line and we will exchange ideas

To Book
Please call or E-mail and we can help customise a sailing holiday in Norway for you. Your sailing contract will be direct with Jon Amtrup so after initial introduction you will make arrangements with him.