The history of the vessel
The story of Christian Radich begins long before the ship was built in 1937. As early as the late 19th century, there was a need to train sailors at a time when Norway was one of the world's largest seafaring nations. Engaged citizens in Kristiania took the initiative to establish training ships that could provide young people with education at sea.
Through several generations, training ships have provided young people with experience, collaboration skills, and respect for life at sea. When Christian Radich was built in 1937, she continued this tradition and became an important symbol of Norwegian maritime cultural heritage.
Today, the legacy lives on – both through sailing, training, and the modern life skills program Windjammer, which gives young people new opportunities and a new course in life.
Administration and Crew
The total number of employees on board the vessel is 30. The ship sails at all times with a minimum crew of 15, and up to 20 in the summer. There are 6 employees ashore.
Daniel Ingebretsen
Driftsjef
Håkon Sølvsberg
Teknisk sjef
Hasse Lindmo
Direktør
Heidi Ellefsen
Toktleder – Windjammer (permisjon)
Jarlfryd Hennie Konstanse Sletvold
Toktleder – Windjammer
Jo Leif Strønen
Prosjektleder
Joa Breiby
Toktleder - Windjammer
Kari Vesterby
Økonomiansvarlig
Kyle Tsigakis
Toktleder – Windjammer
Maren Harlem
Leder Windjammer
Siri Antonsen
Fundraiser
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Anniversary Cruise 2027
Experience life at sea on one of the world's most beautiful sailing ships.
Join us as Christian Radich and the Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue embark on a unique jubilee voyage along the Norwegian coast in the summer of 2027.
