News

February 2, 2026

The school ship Sørlandet named Sail Training Organization of the Year - Large Vessel

We have participated in the Sail Training International conference in Bourdeaux, France. Here we received the award for the sail training organization of the year 2025 in the large ship class.

January 28, 2026

HRH Crown Princess Mette-Marit has renewed her protective cabinet

HRH Crown Princess Mette-Marit has renewed her protective cabinet for The Ship Sørlandet She has been a patron since 2002 and we have had the pleasure of continuing her patronage. We are proud and grateful for this.

December 11, 2025

A Christmas greeting from the director: Merry Christmas and thank you for a fantastic year!

We would like to thank you for the good support and cooperation in the past year. 2025 has been an eventful year for the Foundation The Ship Sørlandet and our subsidiary A+ World Academy.

December 5, 2025

Southern Norway's 100th anniversary 2027

First glimpse into the Southern Norway anniversary celebration. Among other things, an art project with major artists is planned.

November 26, 2025

A day filled with emotions in Las Palmas!

Sørlandet has arrived in Las Palmas where there are parent meetings and autumn holidays

November 26, 2025

From Seville to Gran Canaria – a week of sailing pleasure and learning on board Sørlandet

What a week we've had! After departing Seville early on November 18th, we began our journey down the Guadalquivir River before heading towards the Atlantic.