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About us

NTNUI Sailing is a subgroup of NTNUI. We focus on competitive keelboat sailing and operate four Ynglings and three Melges boats. In addition, we offer sailing as an activity for other students within NTNUI.

The sailing group was founded many years ago and has since competed actively at high, intermediate, and entry levels, both nationally and internationally. We provide training sessions and a social environment for both experienced and inexperienced sailors within the student community.

Our members

Our members range from World Championship sailors to complete beginners, and the only requirement to join is a desire to learn. We value diversity and aim to make sailing accessible to everyone. With a wide range of experience within the group, we have strong capacity for training and follow up. When everyone contributes where they can, NTNUI Sailing becomes one of the most welcoming and inclusive groups within NTNUI.


Click on “Become a member” to see how you can join the fun.

Our boats


The four Ynglings, Ari, Martha, Emma Tallulah and Maud Angelica, are used extensively by our members for training, regattas and weekend trips. The Yngling is a three person keelboat with a jib, mainsail and spinnaker. These boats are well suited for everyone from beginners to experienced and professional sailors. The Yngling has long been an Olympic class, and competitions are held at a high level locally, nationally and internationally. Read more about the Yngling here.


The Melges 24 is our main performance focus. This type of boat is ideal for sailors with some experience who want to take it to the next level. It is more complex and highly demanding to sail, but it opens up a broader range of opportunities. With a lifting keel and trailer, it is easy to transport, allowing us to represent NTNUI across the country. Read more about the Melges 24 here.


History

The history of NTNUI Sailing (1974–2025)

NTNUI Sailing has a long and exciting history dating all the way back to 1974. The club was founded by a group of enthusiastic students who wanted to build a sailing community at the Norwegian Institute of Technology, now NTNU. From the very beginning, the group had high activity levels, although many of the most active sailors also competed for other clubs. As a result, NTNUI Sailing was eventually dissolved in 1988.

After a few quiet years, new forces stepped in. An attempt to restart the club in 1993 did not fully succeed, but in 1996 NTNUI Sailing was finally revived for good. The first step was purchasing the club’s first own boat, the Yngling Ari. This marked the beginning of a new era for the sailing group, and in the years that followed, more boats and equipment were acquired. The club eventually operated several Ynglings and later also a Melges 24, opening the door to more competitive sailing.

Around 2017, NTNUI Sailing experienced significant growth in membership. The demand for organized activities increased, and the club introduced beginner courses in Yngling to introduce even more students to sailing. This became an important initiative to build a broader recruitment base and ensure continued growth.

In 2019, the club took another major step by launching a Melges 24 initiative. With support from sponsors such as TrønderEnergi, later ANEO, and Maritimt Kompani, the club expanded its fleet and strengthened its focus on sportboat sailing. This investment significantly improved the club’s competitive performance, and since then we have achieved strong national results.

In 2020, NTNUI Sailing debuted in the Norwegian Sailing League First Division and was promoted to the Elite Division the same year. Since then, the club has consistently fielded two teams, one in the First Division and one in the Elite Division, which is unique within Norwegian student sports. In 2021, we secured our first event victory in the Elite Division, and in 2023 we won the overall championship in the Norwegian Sailing League First Division.

Throughout these years, NTNUI Sailing has also been active in other major events such as Hankø Race Week, the Norwegian Championship in Melges 24, and international championships. In 2023, we fielded two teams at the Melges 24 World Championship in Denmark, gaining valuable experience and strengthening the club’s international presence.

While focusing on competition, we have never forgotten our roots as a student club. NTNUI Sailing has worked purposefully to remain an inclusive and social environment where both experienced regatta sailors and brand new students can feel at home. We revived the Student Norwegian Championship in sailing, organized again in 2024 after several years of pause, and are now working to establish a dedicated Student League that will bring sailing students from across the country together.

Today, NTNUI Sailing is one of the largest student run sailing clubs in Norway. With an active membership base, a strong fleet and ambitions to continue growing, we combine genuine joy for the sport with competitive drive and an inclusive community. Whether you dream of standing on the podium at the Norwegian Championship or simply want to experience the joy of sailing on the Trondheim Fjord after a lecture, NTNUI Sailing is the place for you.

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