Experience
Risør Woodenboat Festival

Thursday 6th  - Friday 9th  August 2009.

onboard the genuine
Colin Archer Rescueboat

"RS 30 Risør II"

Designed by Colin Archer, built in Risør 1914.
Sailed as rescueboat without an engine until 1936.
Loa = 47' , B = 4,94 m , Ketch Rigged.
"R/S 30 Risør II" was totally rebuilt 1986-92 and relaunched 1992.
”Risør II” is now owned and run by a foundation and is sailing as a small Sail Training Ship.

Read more about “Risør II” here: www.risor2.no

 See photo of "Risør II"

Live onboard the boat amidst the festival in Risør's harbour.

 As our special guest, you will get this:

Live onboard from Thursday to Sunday.
Free entry to the festival every day.
Coffee and waffles every day from "Risør II" festival kafé.
Old Gaffers Race with "Risør II" on Saturday.
Concerts Thursday, Friday and Saturday on festival area.
Fireworks on Saturday night.
"Risør II" party onboard Saturday night (prawns, beer ++).

Price each person NOK 3.000,-.

"Risør II" can sleep 6 in bunks and 4 on settees.
Showers are on land near by.
Bunks are supplied with full set of blankets.
 

If you are interested, please contact:
Post address:
Risør II, PB 204, 4952 Risør, Norway.
Email: post@risor2.no


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