Overview
Stavanger Seilforening was founded in 1906 and, with nearly 700 members, is one of Norway's largest sailing clubs. Its harbour at Sølyst on Hundvåg, a stone's throw across the sound from the city centre, has room for about 200 boats and direct access to the Pinå basin, used as a race area and training ground. The club has also had a cabin and pontoons on Langøy since 1917 and is active on Hafrsfjord. Racing is the main focus, with Optimist, ILCA, 2.4mR, Snipe, J/70 and Express and an active offshore scene both fully crewed and short-handed; guest berths for boats up to 40 ft are booked in GoMarina.
- Founded
- 1906
- Members
- about 700 (club figure)
- Federation
- Norges Seilforbund
- Registry code
- 969936178
On the water with VesselSOS
- Family see you from shoreA live link in any browser – they don’t need the app.
- One tap to the right rescue centreThe app finds the rescue centre for where you are, 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.
- New Year Regattatraditional New Year regatta for keelboats
- Short-handed weekendshort-handed racing weekend
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.
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Boat classes
History and achievements
- 1906Stavanger Seilforening is founded
- 1917The club cabin on Langøy is ready, following a 1916 annual-meeting decision
Location
- Position
- 58°58.63′ N 5°44.65′ E
58.97710, 5.74413 - Address
- Karen A. Sømmes vei 3
Frequently asked
Can I learn to sail here?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Learn to sail – children (Superseil) and adults, Norwegian boat-licence course and Dinghy sailing.
When was Stavanger Sailing Club founded?
In 1906.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: New Year Regatta and Short-handed weekend.