welcome to samseiling

How do I sign up?
Fill in the non-binding form so we can get to know a little about you and your preferences. In order to join a certain group, there must be enough people who fit well together; who have the opportunity to sail on the same day of the week and have enough things in common. The group must also have a someone who is likely to be a confident enough skipper.

When and how often can you sail or be on board?
We aim for the majority to join on fixed weekdays, i.e. every or every second Thursday. 

When is the sailing season?
The season lasts from beginning of April to the end of September. During the summer holiday we need to be a little flexible, and if you loose some days due to travelling, you can catch up during autumn by sailing every noe and a again or do a double session (i.e. full Saturday). 

Who do I sail with?
People who have also taken sailing lessons and want to sail more and learn more. We try to put together groups based on information people provide, so that preferences, age and gender are taken into account. It is important to have well-functioning groups where everyone thrives. Groups can possibly be changed by us if desired or needed, in order for the sailing and the groups to function as well as possible. As a sailor, you ought to be a little flexible.

We reserve the right to change groups if necessary, especially if needed to ensure that the group’s overall experience is sufficcient.

If I know or got to know someone at a sailing course, will we be able to sail together in Samseiling?
Yes, we make arrangements for this, so that the two of you (or more) can  join the same boat, provided that there is space on board and there are no practical hindrances to you sailing together. (again, weekdays, sum of experience etc has to be concidered). So the same applies if you are 3 – 5 friends who take a course together and then want Samseiling together. 

Where do we meet?
The most important bases is Kongen Marina in Frognerkilen in Oslo, Sandvika and Moss further south. 
We’re also considering setting up sailing from other cities. All you have to do is state the desired and possible meeting location in the application form, then more boats and destinations may be set up in order to serve your needs. 

Where can you sail from and to?
You normally sail a maximum of 10 nautical miles away, bearing in mind that you will also be sailing back. For those starting from Kongen Marina in Frognerkilen, this means that the following places are within reach on a normal day, depending on wind direction:

A number of islands in the inner Oslofjord, such as Hovedøya, Lindøya, Gressholmen, Langøyene, Ormøya, Skinnerbukta on Malmøya, Husøya etc.

Towards Sandvika we have islands such as Snarøya, Ostøya, Borøya, Grimsøya, Torvøya, Kalvøya, Nesøya and Brønnøya where Middagsbukta is located between Langåra and Brønnøya.

Past Nesodden we have Ildjernet and Steilene within reach, to name a few. You can also agree to only train or sail regattas in an area nearby, e.g. around some buoys at Bygdøy.

What do we do if there is too much wind?
If winds of over or around 8 m/s have been reported or will occur, we recommend staying in port, depending on the type of boat and level of experience in the group. Then you can gather on board for a nice chat, some practicing of navigation, knots and technical insight, or we can set up an alternative day if everyone in the group has the opportunity to gather again in the near future. 

What kind of boat(s) are we talking about?
Boat types and sizes depend on the number of members, the skipper’s experience, and the extent to which sailing is damage-free. Apart from the concept having to be sustainable, the aim is that you’ll really enjoy being on board and have great sailing experiences.
See examples of boats used here

Who is responsible for operating the boats?
For our boats, it is Samseiling/Yacht Partner AS in collaboration with
Oslo Båtservice, which takes responsibility for operation and maintenance.

Those who have their own boat can choose whether they want to be responsible for all the boat maintenance themselves, or leave parts of the operation and maintenance to us Samseiling/Oslo Båtserivice (for a fee or settled against the rental of the boat.) There are therefore opportunities to get help with some of the maintenance on your own boat if you have a boat and make the boat available for shared sailing and/or rental through us.

What does the payment cover?
The payment will cover costs like:
– Access to boats, including: hire, purchase/financing wear and tear, loss of value, maintenance, general operation, upgrades, repairs
– Administration, including: planning, organisation, information material, marketing, customer contact, accounting, premises, salaries etc.
– Some training and follow-up of skippers to ensure that everything goes well
– Marina fee
– Service car that can move out if needed to assist if something happens
– Winter storage (and the accompanying work, conservation and preparation)
– Insurance of boats, as well as coverage of excess in the event of damage
– Fuel (and other consumables on board)
– Other things that come under general operation and maintenance

How long do I commit to joining?
The membership is valid for a three year period, meaning three seasons in a row including the one where you enroll. 
In addition to membership, you typically pay for one season ticket at a time or the amount of sailing you want.
If you pause during season no. 2,  you can of course buy a season ticket for the 3rd season without having to re-register.

What if you can’t show up as planned?
Then you just have to let us know at least the day before or as soon as you know you can’t come. If you give notice no later than 24 hours before the planned sailing, you will be offered to join another group with free space when it suits.
If you do not give notice, you are in danger of losing the day you do not show up, as you are in principle taking up a place on board that can be difficult to fill at short notice.

Who will be the skipper when we sail?
You or one of the other members will be the skipper (one approved by us).
If there are more potential skippers on board, the role of skipper will vary so that everyone approved will get more and more experience. 

We hope everyone will aim at skippering sooner or later, so that there are enough people who can take the boats out.

What possibilities are there for renting boats privately?
Anyone who has been approved as a skipper can be offered to rent available shared-sailing boats of a suitable size for private use for trips with their own family. If you want to sail with friends, they must join Samseiling like everyone else. We want to build up a certain fleet of boats for hire, so that you as a Samseiler can take your own family on a trip outside the Samseiling, at reasonable prices.

What if someone doesn’t seem to fit in?
This is rarely a problem, but the user agreement provides an opening to suspend people who for one or more reasons do not function or fit in socially or practically in this context.

Can I withdraw after signing up?
The registration fee is not refundable. If you have bought a season ticket, you can possibly sell the rest of your sailing days to another member.

Who is behind and manages Samseiling.no?
Samseiling is offered by Yacht Partner AS, which is a sister company of Oslo Seilskole AS. With the same ownership structure and management, the companies work hand in hand to facilitate sailing and training in Oslo.
Everyone who has so far been in contact with Oslo Sailing School has had contact with general manager Gunnar M. Haldorsen, who is also general manager of Yacht Partner AS and Samseiling.no

The above answers the most important questions.

Welcome to show interest today and we’ll send you more information.