Race to the Arctic 2026

Organized by sailors for sailors !

Shorthanded Sailing Norway (SSN) is a class club under the Norwegian Sailing Federation that aims to promote shorthanded sailing in Norway. The activities are intended to ensure that shorthanded sailing is conducted in a safe, attractive, and sporting manner.

SSN is the rightful owner of the regatta "Island Offshore - Race to the Arctic 2026"

Race to the Arctic 2026

Asker Seilforening - Asker Sailing Association

Asker Sailing Association shall be the natural gathering place for sailing sports and maritime life, for everyone. We will promote sailing organized by the Norwegian Sailing Federation, but also facilitate self-organized sailing and the establishment of new and modern forms of sailing. We will work to ensure an increased number of active sailors at all levels and age groups, including recreational sailing.

Asker Sailing Association is the main organizer for the regatta "Island Offshore - Race to the Arctic 2026"

Race to the Arctic 2026

Race to the Arctic

Will aim to challenge doublehanded sailors in a multi-leg regatta along the Norwegian coast. We will seek to attract sailors and boats from all nations in a high quality competition under the rules and regulations of Norges Seilforbund - The Norwegian Sailing Federation.

Local non-profit sailing assosiations

All sailing associations affiliated with "Race to the Arctic" will seek to make this race a safe and fair competition, with high sporting integrity.

Stage 1: Mandal - Fedje
Mandal Sailing Association hosts the home port for the regatta in Mandal. 

Stage 2: Fedje - Kristiansund 

The Norhordaland Sailing Association will be present to coordinate activities in the picturesque port of Fedje.

Stage 3: Kristiansund - Vega

The Kristiansund Sailing Association hosts the stage 3 port in the heart of Kristiansund.

Race to the Arctic 2026

Manage 2 sail

All official information and registration for the regatta is done through the web portal "Manage 2 sail" Here you will find "Notice to Race" and be able to registrer your boat and crew for the regatta:
- Racing class

- Cruising class

- Possible to sail individual stages or the entire regatta.

Manage 2 sail is the chosen software solution for information and registration for "Race to the Arctic"

Island Offshore - Race to the Arctic 2026 Timeline

Key milestones marking the journey to the regatta's launch.

Nov 12 2025

Registration opens for sailors

Jan 1 2026

Drawing of "Early Bird" prizes

April 30 2026

Deadline for registration
x-tra fee will apply after

June 25 2026

Safety check and skipper's meeting in Mandal

June 26 2026

Race Start