Enjoys it most outdoors, at sea and in the mountains. Aron is one of the co-founders of SeilNorge, having been with us since the beginning in 2008. He is passionately dedicated to nature and sustainability, even though he finds himself jetting between peace processes and climate negotiations on the continents. He is just as passionate about an oil-free Lofoten, Vesterålen and Senja as he is about the resistance struggles of the oppressed worldwide.

Storyteller with a love for gales and sea spray. Øyvind is one of the founders of SeilNorge and is happiest when he can unleash himself in gales and sea spray. No one knows every nook, cranny and piece of rope on board SeilNorge’s fastest boat, “Palander,” better than him. Øyvind always has a good story about the mountain range The Seven Sister- and values a good atmosphere on board above all else. In his daily life, he’s occupied with his other passion, introducing children and young people from the inner east of Oslo to the many joys of the great outdoors.

Meet Mari, the regatta sailor who’s head over heels in love with cruising in the North of Norway! Mari joined the SeilNorge crew after being a guest on one of their trips in 2016, but her sailing journey began when she was just 8 years old. Back then, it was all about dinghy racing. Thanks to SeilNorge, she discovered the joy of leisurely sailing in the beautiful north, and now she’s an integral part of the team. Her extensive experience in the racing community, which she’s still very much a part of, influences the trips she’s on today. It’s always a blast to sail a little faster than the others, and she’s more than happy to share her knowledge and skills with fellow sailors. Smooth sailing and high spirits are always on the horizon when Mari’s around!

Local hero and modern viking who navigates by the stars. Jim-Børre lives in the middle of SeilNorge’s sailing mekka in Northern Norway. Growing up on Værøy, a boat was a necessity to see the world, and he found peace on board a sailboat. Jim-Børre finds the best fishing spots and he guarantees a good catch. He can also explain in detail about “haill” and tell the legends about the Nordlands mountains. On ski and sail, Jim-Børre takes his split board with him, and he loves big turns on big flanks on big mountains!

Stig Arild is SailNorge’s ship author, podcaster and swimming enthusiast, and already as a 15-year-old he represented Norway in the sailing WC. He is a trained sailing coach, and has been national team sailing coach for Norway, Uganda and the military dictatorship of Burma. He has lived with Indians in the Amazon and hung out with drug lords in Rio’s favelas, but he thrives best in a sailboat with fleece tights north of the Arctic Circle. As skipper, Stig Arild is best known for serving the crew mimosas far out at sea.

Anne is the Marketing Skipper at SeilNorge. She is a lively girl who comes from a place without a single drop of saltwater for miles around – not even sailboats! Despite the lack of sea access in Valdres, she spent several years working aboard Hurtigruten, the Norwegian coastal steamer, and she has been promoting boat-related adventures for years. She’s all about communication and absolutely adores the lively and bustling everyday life at SeilNorge.

Meet Trygve, the steady hand at the helm who provides our guests with both security and the knowledge to gradually take control of the sailing boat. He’s not just a sailor; he’s an active mountain enthusiast who conquers the slopes both on foot and with skis. When he’s not steering the boats at SeilNorge, he’s out there participating in events and always ready to lend a helping hand to the team. Whether on land or sea, Trygve is always up for an adventure!

Emil-André, with his electrifying, mechanical, and technical skills, purchased his first sailboat with his confirmation money! Whether it’s on land or sea, he’s got the knack for solving problems and keeping everything shipshape. When he’s not out on the high seas, he’s carving up the slopes with his buddies in Tromsø!

Knut is the ultimate multitasker! He tries to keep track of all our boats, guests, bookings, crew, technical stuff and whatever might show up on our way. Eager sailor on his own boats and constantly looking for something to adjust and improve.

Anette is crunching numbers and taming spreadsheets with finesse. When she’s not diving deep into her Excel sheets, you’ll find her living the van life on the rugged shores of Stadt, riding the waves and surfing her heart out. She’s our financial wizard by day and a surf-obsessed camper by night!