Royal Norwegian Yacht Club, Oslo – regattas, sailing school and…

Overview

Kongelig Norsk Seilforening (Royal Norwegian Yacht Club, KNS) was founded in 1883 and is Norway's largest sailing club, with the Dronningen clubhouse and its own marina in Frognerkilen on Bygdøy, Oslo. The club runs the Færder Race – Norway's biggest regatta, starting off Aker Brygge and sailing through the night down the Oslofjord around Færder lighthouse – and Hankø Race Week together with Fredrikstad Seilforening. Juniors, dinghy sailors and windsurfers are based at the Ulabrand sailing centre by Bygdøy sjøbad, with training groups from Optimist and RS Feva to ILCA, 29er, 49er, WASZP and iQFOiL. KNS also races a J/70 team in the Norwegian Sailing League and has a strong cruising and offshore community.

Founded: 1883
Members: about 4,500 (club figure)
Federation: Norges Seilforbund
Email: info@kns.no
Phone: +47 23 27 56 00
Registry code: 970193634

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Regattas and series

Run or hosted by the club, per the club website. Dates and notices are on the club site.

Færder RaceNorway's biggest regatta: start off Aker Brygge, overnight down the Oslofjord around Færder lighthouse (80th edition 11–12 June 2027)
Hankø Race WeekNorway's largest one-design event, run with Fredrikstad Seilforening at Hankø (24–28 June 2026)

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Sailing school and courses

Boat classes

OptimistRS FevaILCA29er49er49erFXWASZPiQFOiLJ/70ExpressKnarrDragonInternational One Design

History and achievements

1883The club is founded on 7 February as Norsk Forening for Lystseilads
1884A royal resolution gives members the right to fly the swallow-tailed state ensign with the king's monogram
1904Merger with the Royal Yacht Club (founded as Christiania Seilforening in 1878)
1947The first Færder Race is sailed
1970The Norwegian Sailing Federation is formed; KNS changes from a national body to a local Oslo club
2015The Ulabrand sailing centre for children and youth opens by Bygdøy sjøbad
2021The new marina at Dronningen opens

Home harbour & location

KNS Marina Dronningen (Royal Norwegian Yacht Club)Marina page: prices, services, map →

Position: 59°54.50′ N 10°41.89′ E
59.90832, 10.69822
Address: Huk Aveny 1

Frequently asked

Can I learn to sail here?

Yes. The club lists these courses: Learn to sail – children aged 6–12, Learn to sail – youth aged 13–20, Learn to sail – adults, Para sailing and Training groups and active classes.

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 Royal Norwegian Yacht Club founded?

In 1883.

Which regattas does the club run?

According to the club website, among others: Færder Race and Hankø Race Week.