2026 Oceans of Hope Arctic Norway Challenge
Application for the 6-day sailing trip on Tallship Saeftinghe in Norway for people with MS.

Trip Arctic Norway
Embarkation Tromso Norway 18/10/2026 from 5PM 
Disembarkation Tromso Norway 24/10/2026 at 10AM after breakfast
  
The route and harbors visited will depend on weather forecasts.
The languages used on board are Dutch and English.

The price for 1 week full board is 1061 euro.

This application form is not to be considered as a firm confirmation of participation.
You will receive an answer as soon as possible and confirmation considering the limited number of berths on board. Your information will be treated confidentially and will only be used by the crew and organizers of Oceans of Hope Challenge and Arruno Exploration.
To apply, please register your email address and answer the questions below.

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Oceans of Hope Challenge events
Information on the Tall Ship Saeftinghe sailing under Belgian flag:
Arruno Exploration | Saeftinghe (arruno-exploration.be)
Where did you hear about this challenge?
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I would like to apply for the following trip in the North sea
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First Name(s) *
Last Name(s) *
Address: Country *
Postal Code *
Township *
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Phone number with country code (like +32********) *
Date of Birth (Month first, Day, year) *
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Nationality *
Who to contact in case of accident?
Names, email and international phone numbers please
Heigth and weight (for assigning bunks)
The cabins have bunkbeds.
Can you climb in the top bunk unassisted? 
What kind of assistance do you need on board?
E.G. for WC, climbing stairs, moving around on board
Please note that for safety reasons, you have to be able to climb on deck on your own in case of emergency... *
I will book, pay and organize my own transport to and from the embarkation and disembarkation ports. Depending on where participants live, shared transport may be possible.
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Are you diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis?
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The price includes full board. 
However, there may only be 1 set menu for all.
Do you have strict dietary needs?
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Please explain below if you're requiring a diet.  
Apart from MS, do you have any other health issues?
Are they under control? 
Do you need anything else to be provided on board?
Do you use any prescription medicine? 
If so, list your medications here.  
This question is important for possible refrigeration needs and regulations regarding importation of medicine.
Please state your EDSS mobility number, if known.
Your MS physician can test you for your EDSS ranking. 
If you use a wheelchair. Where do you need it?
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This event is onboard a yacht. Therefore you do need to be able to access the boat via steps and move up and down steps (with handrails) to access the boat interior. 
Can you climb at least 8 steps unassisted?
This is important as we may encounter situations where this mobility is a safety requirement.
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Do you suffer from allergies? If so, what kind?
Would it affect your wellbeing on board?
What's your previous sailing experience?
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Can you bring a valid passport, identity card or visa for Norway on this trip?
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I agree that I appear in photo's or videos on any (social) media related to this event.
Please remind us if you selected No on boarding or arrival.

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What size of T-shirt do you wear?
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What motivates you to apply for this challenge? 
Do you have any other information you want to share?
The sailing on a boat requires teamwork and participation in all areas. Working the boat, cooking, cleaning, contributing to a joyous atmosphere is not one person's responsibility. This a shared responsibility. Therefore you may be assigned tasks, sometimes on the basis of a watch schedule. You must be willing to share the boat and your cabin with persons who do not share your religious or political beliefs. We will not tolerate asocial nor unacceptable behaviour. Living on a boat requires patience and generosity towards others.  
Smoking inside the ship Is forbidden.
Alcohol consumption is not allowed while underway.
I will follow the instructions of the captain and crew at all times.

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WAIVER: I have MS and wish to join the Oceans of Hope Challenge Norway 1 or Norway 2.  Please be advised that by joining one of our voyages you consent to the following: Collecting and retaining your personal data by Oceans of Hope UK charity, Arruno Exploration and its officers for the purposes of joining an organised voyage. The relevant persons and cloud systems will hold this data for the express purposes of communication and health and safety. The data is held in hard data or digital format. You have rights of rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability and objection. Should you wish to exercise these rights please request to contact the data protection officer Nicola@oceansofhope.co.uk.

I also agree to my email address being added to our mail list enabling me to receive oceans of hope newsletters. If you do not wish to be added to the mail list please contact Nicola@oceansofhope.co.uk

By ticking yes on this form, I declare that any medical conditions are declared and under control. I recognize that sailing is an activity that has an inherent risk of damage and injury and I am participating entirely at my own risk. By participating, I forever release, discharge and waive any and all actions, suits and claims whatsoever against Sailing Sclerosis, Oceans Of Hope UK, the owners and crew of Tallship Saeftinghe or the event organizers for any liability, loss, damage and injury (including bodily injury, personal injury and death) to any person, property or ship.
(i) sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during, or after each sail;
or
(ii) arising, relating or resulting from use of the facilities or participation in a sail or associated activities, to the fullest extent permitted by UK law.

I further release Sailing Sclerosis, Oceans of Hope UK, the boat owners and the event organiser from any claim whatsoever on account of any of their staff/crew/or any other participant giving assistance, aid, care, advice, rescue, first aid, treatment or services. 

From the day of embarkation and for the duration of the event, I will be covered by a travel insurance policy for emergencies on board and ashore and for cancellation.

Participation is only finally confirmed after receipt of the travel fee by the organizers. 

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