Q&A AQUASENSE

Jan Vidar Nordstrand

Boat: Aquasense
Boat type: Dehler 38c
Skipper:  Jan Vidar Nordstrand
Yacht Club: Bergens Seilforening

1 Have you participated before?
Yes, have sailed Shetland race 14 times before.

1.1 When / which boat?
2008 Fortito (First 42s7), 2010-2019 FS 2 (First 34.7), 2022 Explore North (Ovni 435), 2023-2024 FS 2 (First 34.7).

1.2 What is your best memory from Shetland Race?
Too many good memories to mention but winning our class in 2023 was very nice.

2 Which class are you participating in?
Fully crewed.

2.1 Why Full Crew?
I have mostly sailed fully crewed because it gives me a chance to sail with good friends that live in other parts of the country, but join us on the Shetland Race every year.

3 What are your expectations to sail during nighttime, midsummer?
In the north sea we can expect all kinds of conditions, but hope we get some good surfing with the spinnaker up. It is always very nice to watch the sunrise and feel the warmth of the sun after a, sometimes, cold night.

4 How did you get to know about Bergen Shetland Race?
Through friends.

5 Planning any activities during the stay?
Normally we rent a car and do some sightseeing.

6 Optional: Do you want to challenge anyone to participate in this year’s race?
I would like to challenge Kjetil Knudsen with Sheep Dip to participate.