Join us on the waterfront in Son for traditional boat regattas, hands-on craft workshops, open boatyard days, and maritime culture evenings.
All our events are open to members, local residents, and visitors from near and far. Come experience the warmth of our coastal community.
Celebrate the start of the boating season as our restored wooden vessels are winched into the crystal waters of Son harbor. Includes traditional boat christenings, brass band music, maritime coffee and waffles, and open tours of our workshop.
A two-day celebration of Norwegian seafaring culture. Over fifty historic wooden boats gather in Son harbor for a friendly gaff-rig regatta, ropework competitions, maritime craft demonstrations, fresh seafood stalls, and evening concerts by the quay.
Learn the ancient skill of hull caulking using oakum, cotton, and pitch. Master boatwrights guide participants step-by-step in sealing wooden hulls and preparing timber surfaces for autumn conditions. All tools provided.
An evening of illustrated historical storytelling exploring the Dutch trade routes of the 1600s, local shipwrecks in the Vestby archipelago, and the daily lives of Son's historic coastal families. Warm cider and refreshments served.