Our project work is sponsored by
Internship Ocean Health with the Norwegian University of Life Science
Since June 2024 we have a cooperation with the Norwegian University of Life Science (NMBU) in Ås. Together with Prof. Turid Mørkøre we established an internship with the title "Ocean Health". Six students are staying with us on board for 4 weeks at a time, documenting...
Marine Debris Survey in Eastern Indonesia
(on-going) Wicked-Horizon conducted an inspection-survey to assess the extent of floating marine debris, particularly plastic waste, in Eastern Indonesia following the COVID-19 lockdown from June to August 2022. The survey was carried out through visual inspections...
Schools and Education
(on-going) Paul and Charlotte are currently hosting talks and projects in numerous Norwegian “Folk High Schools”. The main purpose is to bring an understanding of little-known cultures, global and environmental issues and the beauty but fragility of our world to the...
Sail with us!
Even though S/Y Nora Simrad is primarily used as an expedition vessel, we have space for up to six additional crew/guests on board.
With us you have the opportunity to see the remotest and most beautiful places on this planet.
Our next Destinations:
April/May 2025: Japan
Summer 2025: The Aleutian Islands
September 2025: Arriving in Alaska
2026: Alaska and British Colombia
Please visit our Expedition Page for details of our Journeys!
Other Services:
Passage Routing:
Wicked Horizon assists you in all phases of planning of your next passage, and we can follow you up during your passage with position related weather and wind predictions and route updates.
Yacht Delivery:
We offer global yacht delivery service for both sailing yachts and motorboats. Our sailing yacht and motorboat delivery crew and skippers are experts within the marine industry with over 100,000 sea miles and qualified to D5L, D5LA, Yacht master or similar certificates and with vast experience of both sail and motorboats.
Hire S/Y Nora Simrad for custom Expeditions:
Are you planning an expedition or a project that requires a fast, comfortable and environmentally sustainable yacht? Get in touch with us to find out how we can help.
Collect Miles, extend your Skills:
Have you been sailing in coastal waters and the challenge of crossing an ocean is the next logical step? You are preparing for a sailing certificate and need mileage or you just want to learn to sail? Our experienced crew is eager to share their knowledge and teach you how to sail on a well-equipped oceangoing yacht in the most exciting waters of the planet. You have a choice between taking first steps by visiting beautiful islands in Indonesia to learning how to sail a yacht in gales and handle astro-navigation amidst the endless blue of the South Pacific Ocean.