For sailors, by sailors
The idea behind Island Offshore - Race to the Arctic
All sailors dream of sailing into the midnight sun. We started with idea of gathering some friends for a race from Lindesnes across the polar circle. Then we decided we could check if someone wanted to join us. It became bigger than we had ever thought. We have lots of support along the coast. We still maintain the simple foundation that this is a race for sailors, by sailors.
Organisation
Shorthanded Sailing Norway
SSN is the class club for shorthanded sailing in Norway, and the founder and owner of Race to the Arctic. President of SSN is Sigmund Hertzberg.
Asker Seilforening
Asker Seilforening is the host and main organizer of Island Offshore - Race to the Arctic 2026.
CEO of Asker Seilforening is Espen Guttormsen.
The local sailing clubs along the coast help organize the onshore events along the coast. From left to right, from south to north: Mandal, Nordhordaland, Kristiansund and Sandnessjøen sailing clubs are part of the race.
The Norwegian Sailing Association has supported the idea and forming of the event from the beginning.
The Offshore Racing Congress ensures that the race holds high standards in terms of rating and scoring.