Overview
Bærum Seilforening is based at Sarbuvollen near Høvik, with a clubhouse, dinghy pontoons and a small set of berths for active racing sailors facing the Vassholmen race area in the inner Oslofjord. The club runs the Skagen Race from Holmestrand to Skagen every Ascension weekend, the Bærum Autumn Cup and several national championships, and has the largest Snipe fleet in the Nordic countries. Children and youth sail Optimist, RS Feva and 29er, and there are windsurfing and wing-foil courses. For keelboats there are club series for cruiser-racers and RS21, plus a double-handed series.
- Founded
- 1921
- Federation
- Norges Seilforbund
- epost@bseil.no
- Registry code
- 979554257
On the water with VesselSOS
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- One tap to the right rescue centreHere JRCC Stavanger – the app switches centre as you move, with your position and call script even without signal.
- Return-time checkIf you’re not back in time, your people know.
- Shared hazard mapRocks, nets and other hazards reported by other boaters.
Regattas and series
Run or hosted by the club, per the club website. Dates and notices are on the club site.
- Skagen Raceoffshore race from Holmestrand to Skagen on Ascension weekend
- Bærum Autumn Cupautumn regatta for dinghies and keelboats
- Vårsnipaspring Snipe regatta at the Sarbuvollen open day
- RS FevaSprintRS Feva regatta
- Club seriesevening series for Snipe, Folkboat and 29er and for cruiser-racers, April–September, plus a double-handed series
Live map, a start clock on every phone and results — when the club runs a race on VesselSOS Racing, it shows up here. Racing is a pilot with clubs for the 2027 season.
No race running right nowSee VesselSOS RacingSailing school and courses
- Learn to sail – courses ↗
- Optimist dinghy ↗
- RS Feva ↗
- Windsurfing and wing foiling ↗
- Summer sailing camp ↗
Boat classes
History and achievements
- 1921The club dates its history from 1921
- 1948Sailors from Vestfjordens Seilforening, which the club counts as part of its own history, win Olympic gold in the Dragon class in London – and again in Helsinki in 1952
- 2025The Norwegian Snipe championship is sailed on the Vassholmen course
Home harbour & location
- Position
- 59°53.62′ N 10°35.03′ E
59.89362, 10.58377 - Address
- Sarbuvollveien 21
Frequently asked
Can I learn to sail here?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Learn to sail – courses, Optimist dinghy, RS Feva, Windsurfing and wing foiling and Summer sailing camp.
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: JRCC Stavanger +47 51 51 70 00. Or call 112 / 120. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.
When was Bærum Sailing Club founded?
In 1921.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: Skagen Race, Bærum Autumn Cup, Vårsnipa and RS FevaSprint.