What is included?
You will find the list of what is included and not included when chartering Hrimfare at the bottom of this page, but before you dive into those details, we'd like to give you some glimpses of our work, ambitions, and excitement. Flip through the slideshows below by clicking on the arrows: < or >. Enjoy!
Hrimfare has sailed four times around the world in the world's toughest race.
A Challenge 67 sailing the Roaring 40-ies. Images from the book "The Challenge".
The route took about X months to sail at the time (1992 – 2004).
Hrimfare has sailed four times around the world in the world's toughest race.
Slideshow: How hard can it be to sail four times around the world against the wind and currents? Well, flipping through the book "The Challenge" and talking to former skippers and crew members sailing on Hrimfare back in the 1990-ies have made us bow deep for the tough steel yacht we are working with... More on the story
Hrimfare is converted from a tough sailing yacht into a modern research vessel.
The former clean transom is now converted into a communication platform, a crane, and an energy collector.
New research equipment and facilities available onboard – indoor and outdoor.
Hrimfare is converted from a tough sailing yacht into a modern research vessel.
Slideshow: We bought her in 2012, sailed her to Sweden in 2013, and have been showing her love and attention through many steps since then. It took longer than anticipated, but she is now a healthy ship to serve as a research vessel for decades to come. More
Our tour science partners bring advanced and frugal gadgets and instruments. We love to use them together.
Say hi to Jens and the CastAway-CTD® that provide data from depths down to 100 meters.
Samples in 3 sieves from trawling for microplastic particles on the Baltic Sea surface.
Our tour science partners bring advanced and frugal gadgets and instruments. We love to use them together.
Slideshow: It's well known that scientists love gadgets and instruments. We have space for a lot of it – advanced and frugal – and have prepared Hrimfare for the storage and handling of them while sailing. More
Upcycling an existing steel racer into a modern research vessel saves resources and energy.
The old aluminum boom is repaired, strengthened, and given a new shining second life.
Wood details onboard have been re-used, repaired, and re-varnished.
Upcycling an existing steel racer into a modern research vessel saves resources and energy.
Slideshow: Our mission is to live as we learn. That means consciously caring for all the aspects of Mother Earth in general and the ocean in particular. Saving resources and energy and reducing our carbon footprint are key pillars in everything we do. More
Advanced cameras with AI-eyes help our human eyes to spot objects in front of us.
Our home onboard is basically the same as before but modernized from "bow to stern".
The galley and bathrooms are all modernized, clean, and ready for any wind direction or heal angle.
Advanced cameras with AI-eyes help our human eyes to spot objects in front of us.
Slideshow: Performing research assignments onboard a sailing yacht for days or weeks calls for a safe vessel, solid communication and comfortable living conditions...and good food. High priorities onboard Hrimfare. More
Hrimfare and our professional skippers and crew members are certified by the best.
You will step onto a certified yacht for commercial use offshore and for Arctic sailing.
Training in liferafts, survival techniques, lifejackets, sea survival, search and rescue techniques.
Hrimfare and our professional skippers and crew members are certified by the best.
Slideshow: Nothing but the best is good enough when it comes to safety onboard. But safety is a factor under constant challenge and change. We lean on solid certifications by the most experienced institutions. More
We hope to make an impact before, during, and after our stops along the way.
Hrimfare has been dressed for success and we want people to know we’re on a mission.
Follow, comment, share, and tag...:-)
We hope to make an impact before, during, and after our stops along the way.
Slideshow: We are on a mission for the sake of the ocean and humanity. We want to create awareness and make an impact on the world – sharing findings, experiences, and stories onboard, onshore, and online. More
As official as official can be.
The mission we are on, and the ten challenges we work with and for…
As official as official can be.
Slideshow: "The science we need for the ocean we want." We are proud to sail for Sailing4Science and under official endorsement from the United Nations Ocean Decade program 2021-2030.
What is included and
what is not?
INCLUDED:
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Professional skipper: Minimum RYA or IYT Yachtmaster Offshore or Ocean, commercially endorsed with STCW Basic Safety, First Aid, and Medical Care training. Experienced first mate with minimum STCW Basic Safety certification. If there is a maximum of nine guests, then one additional experienced crew member with Basic Safety certification.
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Personal safety equipment: Gill Ocean Heavy Weather Gear and a Crew Saver Extreme 270N automatic personal flotation device with integrated safety harness+teather and automated AIS MOB personal locating beacon. In cold waters, Hansen Protection SeaSwim MSAD III, breathable drysuit, and Brynje tactical arctic thermal suit, are, tether, provided for all onboard.
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Berth for guests in 4 double berth cabins: (8 comfortably, on which could be expanded to 10) if wished. Charging of phones and personal devices with USB connectors. Pillows and blankets provided, sheets and/or sleeping bag and towels to be brought.
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Food & drinks onboard: Selected with sustainability priorities (organic, locally produced, high vegetarian content as much as possible), after dietary requirements from all persons. Eating out will be paid for each expense. Alcohol is not allowed during passages.
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Sustainable lifestyle: Hrimfare crew sails under a Sustainability Policy when onboard that includes the galley (kitchen), utensils, detergents, recycling facilities, and zero waste ambitions and dialogues.
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Charts and nautical publications: Up-to-date sea charts and pilot books are included, and access to the onboard library.
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Fuel: Renewable energy (sun, wind, water) is mainly used, but the engine and genset are sometimes needed. Propane is used for cooking.
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Harbor and marina fees: including extra charges for power onboard.
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Access to satellite communication: At personal expense when outside cell phone coverage.
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Satellite tracker: AIS transponder provides positioning of the yacht, which enables tracking.
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Safety briefings and sail training: Mandatory for all onboard. Team-building elements are included in the educational passages.
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Inflatable dinghy: Available with outboard engine in natural harbors for marine environment exploration.
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Activity equipment: fishing gear, dive compressor, and dive gear is available, and ample storage space for clients' own sports equipment.
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Pop-up exhibition tent: Available in harbors to showcase the project and expedition.
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Repositioning of yacht: Starting and ending position within the Baltic and Scandinavia is included free of charge for charters exceeding 14 days.
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Polar bear protection: a heavy caliber rifle is included in a weapon safe, polar bear deterrents and protocols provided.
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Extensive ship's pharmacy: Cat A emergency medicines and beyond compliance medical equipment, and Advanced Medical Care trained personnel.
NOT INCLUDED:
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Personal and Travel Insurance: Hrimfare has insurance, including maritime protection and indemnity insurance for skippered charter.
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Insurance addition: For Arctic Sailing and Svalbard rescue insurance addition. Price increases can be shared between projects for the whole season.
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Travels and accommodations: Traveling to and from Hrimfare at the crew members' expense.
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Delays: Coverage of extra costs incurred to guests if arrival is delayed due to weather or other unforeseen factors. Planning with several days spare time between participants departing and new parties arriving is recommended. Re-bookable travel arrangements are recommended.
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Personal expenses: Costs on land when visiting harbors and marinas.