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The Night Before the Night at KNS: Hot boats and the meaning of life

June 11, 2026 · 5 min · 2K views · KNS (Kongelig Norsk Seilforening), Oslo, Norway

Sailboat bow slicing water with coastal houses behind

What this video covers

Thomas Nilsson and the crew of the RN970 Meaning of Life prepare for the upcoming Færderseilasen regatta at KNS.0:52 The crew anticipates cold, wet conditions during the race, which could last up to 16 hours.1:22 Nilsson, who has owned the RN970 for three years, describes the vessel as a responsive, spacious, and comfortable cruiser.1:40 The docks at KNS feature several competitive boats preparing for the event, including a Landmark 43 from Asker and a Swedish Clubswan 36.2:45 The Landmark 43, known for its racing pedigree, will host a corporate group from Helly Hansen alongside Per Ottar Sæther’s X-41.3:33 The Clubswan 36, which recently arrived in Norway, demonstrated significant speed during training, reaching 17 knots under jib alone.4:20 These vessels represent the high-performance fleet participating in the regatta, with the Clubswan 36 emerging as a notable boat to watch for the competition.5:14

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Boats in this video

Landmark 43TouredClubswan 36Toured

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