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Captains’ & Crew Information

Dear Captains and Crew

It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to Kristiansand. We hope that you enjoy your stay and get the most out of what Kristiansand has to offer. As this is the first time that Kristiansand has hosted the Tall Ships, it is with great privilege and pride that we host such an amazing event. During the summer months there is no better place to be than the south of Norway and Kristiansand has a bustling seaside town atmosphere that is second to none. In order for you to enjoy Kristiansand to its fullest we have designed a unique and exciting programme of events.

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Maps and manuals:
Captains´ Manual
Crew Handbook
Berthing plan and town maps
Town Plan Kristiansand
Sightseeing and sport arenas

Crew Facilities

Facilities for the sole use of crews will be provided in and around The Tall Ships Site in several locations. These will include toilets, showers and laundry. The Crew Centre will include computers with email and internet access. The centre will provide the opportunity for trainees to meet, relax and socialise together. In addition, there will be a variety of cultural and sporting activities within The Tall Ships Site and other areas within the town for the crew to enjoy.

Liaison Officers

Kristiansand will be providing a significant, knowledgeable network of vessel liaison officers. These officers will be allocated to vessels in advance and ships will be notified. Your vessel will be met by a LO upon arrival in Kristiansand Port. If you arrive late at night you will be met the next morning.

Functions for Captains’ and Crew

The Captains’ Dinner will take place on Thursday 29th July at Christanholm Festning, the ancient Fortress of Kristiansand. There will be two invitations for each participating vessel. Formal invitation will be delivered by the Liaison Officer during their first visit on board your ship in Kristiansand, you are then asked to answer this invitation during this visit by the Liaison Officer. Guest of honour: H.R.H Crown Princess of Norway, Mette-Marit, Royal Patron of The Tall Ships Races in Kristiansand.

The Crew Party will take place on Friday 30th July. Situated on the Island, Odderøya, in idyllic Bendiksbukta we are inviting to beach party from 19.30 – 24.00. The venue is only 5 minutes walking distance from the harbour . Wear beach clothes and take part in this great party with beach activities, a fantastic stage program, a foam party, tapas styled food, beverages and a great chilling area where they can relax with new friends.

Crew Social Programme – Sports

Friday 30^th July is the great sports day! There will be different competitions such as beach volleyball, basketball, tug of war, hill running, table tennis, javelin throw, archery, canoe racing and soda case stacking.

Schedule for sports activities for ship’s crew on Friday:

Sports activities	Time	Arena	Map refernce
Beach Volley	9.00 – 14.00	Tresse and Bystranda	P
Street Basket	9.00 – 14.00	Havnegata	Q
Tug of War	9.00 – 14.00	Kai 20	M
Viljebakken / Hill running	9.00 – 14.00	Odderøya amfi	R
Javelin Throw	9.00 – 14.00	Odderøya amfi	T
Table Tennis	9.00 - 14.00	Tordenskjoldsgate skole	O
Archery	9.00 – 14.00	Salamander park, Odderøya	S
Canoeing Race	9.00 – 14.00	Fiskebrygga	N
Soda Case Stacking	9.00 – 14.00	Havnegata	U

Ships Visits

Captains will be encouraged to invite members of the public on board their ships to demonstrate the value of sail training for the development of skills and character in young people.

See also:

Cruice In Company Brochure