Holmestrand is about 1 hour south of Oslo by train. From Oslo you can reach all of Norway (and the rest of the world).

Do NOT bring a suitcase ! There are no extra storrage onboard for suitcases !

Pack everything in a BAG, and soft if available so it can be easily stored away.

• Take a look at weather forecast (www.yr.no) is recomended.
• Be prepared for cool evenings, and warm / not so warm days.
• Some rain / wind proof gear is required
• Hiking boots are not so welcome for use onboard. Jogging shoes are fine.
• Gloves and a cap ?
• Sunglasses
• Suncream and or moisture crem. Salty air is hard for the skin.
• A good book.
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• Bedsheet / linen or a sleeping bag. Douvets and pillows are onboard, but not bedsheets.

Yes. 100%. But the kids should be patient as it can be 6 - 8 hours sailing, and limited time on land.

"Everybody" as long as you can relax, be onboard a boat in a confined area 6 - 8 - 10 hours a day with little privacy for the duration of the trip. Some social skille are required..

And you need to beasonable "fit". Cabins, bathrooms are "downstairs". Sailing in general is not HARD work, but some physical movements is required.

EVERYBODY takes turn in the galley, also the skipper. So everybody contribute, based on their skills.

Clody skies does not prevent us from sailing.

But GALE, with more than 11 m/S will be a red line (no sailing, except downwind (same direction as the wind) if deemed safe). You will be compensated by 50% if we are not sailing.