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Asker Sailing Club
February 19, 2021 · 14 min · 168 views · Asker
What this video covers
Asker Seilforening, Norway’s second-largest sailing club, focuses on youth recruitment and broad-based sailing participation at its Blakstadtangen facility.0:26 The club operates a summer sailing camp called Sjøsprøyt, which accommodates 208 children annually across four weeks and consistently reaches full capacity shortly after registration opens.7:12 Recent infrastructure improvements include a new quay and crane, designed to increase winter storage capacity for 10–15 additional boats and support national-level dinghy regattas.10:28 The club actively promotes foiling classes, including Waszp and windsurfing, while maintaining a strong fleet of 14 Finn dinghies sailed primarily by members over age 55.3:51 To expand accessibility, the organization recently acquired two Express boats for use by youth, women, and para-sailors in collaboration with the Red Cross and the organization Vindskift.9:17 The club hosts regular events including the Askerund regatta and Wednesday night series, which have seen increased participation despite pandemic-era constraints.8:55
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