King Harald Sailing; 2006 - 2008, 2013, 2018 & 2019, 2022


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The king Harald, to the cane of the Norwegian Fram in the bay of Palm

The king Harald of Norway, on board of the sailboat Transpac 52, sails along the Mediterranean coast to prove new craft, which was cheap to the water coinciding with 37 º Trophy SAR Princess Sofia. The Norwegian monarch has chosen the bay of Palm to realize his trainings with a view to the Mediterranean circuit of his class.
 

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Sailing

King Harald takes part in the sailingcompetition called "Ferdern"
Pictures, scroll down http://www.na24.no/naeringsliv/article657056.ece?id=82643&slide=36#slide

King Harald is voted Norwegian sailor of the year in 2005, The King was part of the team who beacme European Champion in the IMS class in 2005. The prize is an exclusive watch called the The Solar Navigator made by the only Norwegian Watch producer, Amundsen, the value is 60 000 NOK, the King will recieve the prize today in Horten after Ferdern is finnished
http://www.na24.no/naeringsliv/article657221.ece
 
King Harald and Queen Sonja in Mallorca

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King Harald is takeing part in the Copa del Rey and has given a smal interview with Ultima hora, pictures here

Friend and “rival” of the King

Harald of Norway, captain of the “Fram” and in love with the sea, participates every year in the Copa del Rey

The “Fram”, lead by king Harald of Norway, had done a good performance, and in spite of its bad classification in the general of the Transpac category, a subtle smile furrowed the face of the monarch. Good natured and proud, Harald invited to accommodate us to us to make a brief interview to him.

- You Are a regular to the Island. What is that attracts to you to Majorca?

- I like the Copa del Rey. Good boats, good weather, good wind… Without forgetting the good Spanish food.

- I suppose that its friendship with the king Don Juan Carlos also plays an important role in its frequent visits.

- Ofcourse. The members of the Norwegian monarchy maintain a close friendship with all of the Spanish Royal Family.

- Friends, but… also opposing in the regata, is not thus?

- Yes, of some way. Don Juan Carlos is as competitive as any other participant, but he would be excessive to speak of it as a rivalry.

- Imagine it must be especially good for you to be competing again in the Copa del Rey?

- Now I am well. Totally spare part of the heart operation which I was put under. It is more, I feel better than I have for many years. To day, I believe that my state of health is better than before the operation.

- Do you feel young? (I think,they ask)

- No, good, I have not said that exactly, already you know… (laughter). Whenever I feel young, I have to remind myself, I am seventy years old.
http://www.ultimahora.es/discreto.dba?-1+12+369007
 
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When the royal yacht was in Palma some of the the higher ranking crew took the oppertunerty to use the royal yacht to throw a big party, they sent the lower ranking crew below whilst they partied with young girls, some only 18 years old. The royal yacht is considered Norwegian land and it is not allowed to serve liquer to people younger than 20. The King had left Spain when the incident took place but it is rumored some of his crew on the Fram took part. The Captain is not amused and says it is unacceptable, and will look into it immediatly. http://www.seher.no/cm/SeHer/Kongelige/Norske+kongehus/1.172217

Se og hør has several party pics from the party in their magazine, they look like they are taken be an amteur at the party, and it shows some of the crew partying in their uniforms and a woman having tied one of the hat ribbons around her tigh:ohmy: Also a pic of two young girls in the King and Queens beach chairs on the deck:wacko:
 
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Former King Konstantin of Greece, his wife Ana Maria, King Harald of Norway and Prince Frederick of Denmark arrive to 100th anniversary ceremony of the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) held at Estoril Casino, in Estoril, Portugal, on 05 November 2007

ANP Beeldbank
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An article in Norwegian from aftenposten.no with four pictures of the King sailing can be found here:- - Vil dere låne båten min? and don't forget to click on the smaller pictures to enlarge them.
 
An article in Norwegian from aftenposten.no with four pictures of the King sailing can be found here:- - Vil dere låne båten min? and don't forget to click on the smaller pictures to enlarge them.

the king has offered the Norwegian sailing association to loan sailors his boat, when they're training/participating for/in bigger championships. I guess it means that he'll be cutting down on his own participation in such things.
 
the king has offered the Norwegian sailing association to loan sailors his boat, when they're training/participating for/in bigger championships. I guess it means that he'll be cutting down on his own participation in such things.

The English version of the article from aftenposten.no can be found here:-
King offers use of his sailboat - Aftenposten.no , but with smaller pictures. If your guess is right norwegianne, it would be a pity, but one should consider his age and the two major operations he did, and what genourosity! I hope that other heads of states would learn to do the same.:D;)
 
King Harald is participating at the 8mR World Championships in Finland on 27.7.-3.8. with the family ship Sira.
Norwegian king sails in heritage-steeped Helsinki regatta Yle Uutiset yle.fi
Nordea Private Banking 8 Metre Worlds Helsinki

The king was practising on Tuesday and was happy with the wind and said that the day was good, on Monday there had been too much wind. The king and his team are one of the big favourites but the king just said that they have to sail first.
Helsingissä purjehtiva Norjan kuningas Hyvä päivä, hyvät tuulet - Kuninkaalliset - Kaupunki - Helsingin Sanomat

The first day of racing is on Monday. The king and queen Sonja are staying at the royal ship Norge, which has been in Helsinki for over a week already.

The king was rehearsing for the sailing competition on Sunday. Photos from Helsingin Sanomat/Leif Rosas.
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King Harald on Saturday evening at the Salmon & Wine Party hosted by Société Nautique de Genève in HSS Club in Helsinki.
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Sailing on Sunday
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King Harald and his crew sailing today, at the first racing day
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Sira beside the royal Ship Norge at the Helsinki Harbour
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The king and his crew are 7th overall and 3rd in their division after the first day.

King Harald sailing on Tuesday
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The king and his crew are 5th overall and 2nd in their division after the second day.

I think that the king enjoys of every second!
Some more photos from today
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Thanks for all the pictures! Great to see him still active in sailing - and quite successful!
 
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