NTNUI Sailing
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| Sport | Sailing |
|---|---|
| School | Norwegian University of Science and Technology |
| Founded | 1974 |
| Association | NTNUI |
| Based in | Trondheim |
| Home ground | Trondheimsfjorden |
| Website | seiling.ntnui.no |
NTNUI Sailing is the sailing group within NTNUI – the sports association at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim. The group offers training, courses, recreational sailing, and regatta sailing for students, and is run on a voluntary basis by and for the students themselves.[1]
History
[edit]NTNUI Sailing was established in 1974 by students at the former Norwegian Institute of Technology (NTH). The activity level was high, but many sailors also competed for other clubs, which eventually led to the group being disbanded in 1988. After an unsuccessful attempt to restart in 1993, NTNUI Sailing was re-established in 1996 with the acquisition of the club’s first own boat, the Yngling Ari.[2]
In the following years, the club grew steadily, investing in more boats and eventually acquiring a Melges 24 to focus more on regatta sailing. Around 2017, increased demand led to the establishment of beginner courses in the Yngling as a regular activity.[3] In 2019, the club launched a targeted initiative to develop its Melges 24 program.
In 2020, NTNUI Sailing was promoted to the elite division of the Norwegian Sailing League (Seilsportsligaen) and has since been represented by two teams – one in the elite division and one in the 1st division.[4] The club has also competed in national championships such as Hankø Race Week and the Norwegian Championship in Melges 24, as well as international events like the Melges 24 World Championship in 2023.
At the same time, the club has worked to be an inclusive meeting place for students with varying levels of sailing experience. In 2024, NTNUI Sailing co-hosted the revival of the Student Norwegian Championship in sailing.[5] In March 2025, the club also organized the very first edition of the Student Sailing League, a dedicated league for student teams from across the country.[6]
Activities
[edit]NTNUI Sailing offers organized sailing training on the Trondheim Fjord from March to October.[7] The training sessions are divided between the club’s four Yngling boats and three Melges 24 boats, and include both dedicated practice sessions and participation in local Wednesday regattas.
For new members, beginner courses are held every spring and autumn, where participants learn the basics of sailing and gain access to the club’s boats upon completing the cours.[8] Experienced members regularly compete in national regattas, particularly through the Norwegian Sailing League and the National Championships. The club also organizes internal regattas, such as the season-opening regatta and the end-of-season trip to Tautra.
Organization
[edit]The group is run by students on a voluntary basis and is managed by an elected board. All members must be NTNU students and members of NTNUI. The club has an active membership consisting of both beginners and high-level competitive sailors. NTNUI Sailing operates four Yngling boats and three Melges 24 boats.[9]
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Born to sail, forced to study". NTNUI Seiling (in Norwegian Bokmål). 2025-04-27. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ "Om oss". NTNUI Seiling (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ Dickhausen, Lasse (2023-04-25). "Nybegynnerkurs våren 2023!". NTNUI Seiling (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ Nergaard, Andreas. "Klubbene". Norsk Seilsportsliga (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ "Student-NM Seiling 2024". studentidrett.no. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ "Studentligaen 2025". NTNUI Seiling (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ "Treninger". NTNUI Seiling (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ Dickhausen, Lasse (2023-04-25). "Nybegynnerkurs våren 2023!". NTNUI Seiling (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ "Våre båter - Ressurser". NTNUI Seiling (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2025-05-05.