Could the offer be right for you?

There are several ways to become a course participant in Førstereis! Whether you are connected to Christan Radich, NAV or another actor, you are most welcome to contact us to check if the offer might be right for you.

Windjammers who have participated in cruises with Chr. Radich

How you can become a course participant with us:

The students who come to us from the Windjammer program have often enjoyed sailing, and are now seeking a deeper understanding of whether this is the right path for them.

The students start with a four-week learning stay at Christan Radich. After that, they can, if they wish, jump straight over to us for a few months, and participate in a routine-managed living and working community on board with clear frameworks, areas of responsibility and a focus on life skills and collaboration.

Entrance to maritime education

For those who wish to pursue a maritime career, we provide in-depth information about the various paths forward. These include, for example, the Radich light sailor course, sailing on Danish training ships to obtain equivalent education, or contacting the Maritime Competence Center for further education.

Some of our students come to us after being awarded a place on Christian Radich's light sailing course, and in close collaboration with Radich, some of these students are sent to us first.

These students typically have limited or no prior experience in this type of work. They may have been aboard Radich as participants on windjammer trips, but may not have been employed before.

The transition to the Easy Seaman course can be significant, and to give each student the best possible conditions to master the course, we give them basic training on board with us first. This includes everything from learning practical work as an easy seaman, to taking responsibility for their part of the living community on board (cooking, washing up, following house rules, etc.).

We are increasingly being contacted by, among others, NAV, Fretex and other actors who want to find a place for their candidates.

Contact is made by phone to project manager Martin Lindholm (tel. 93086275) , or by email martin@legend.no

Windjammers going on a cruise with Chr. Radich

Participants via NAV and other actors

The joy students show when they master practical tasks, work independently and well in teams, and find security and belonging in the group - it is almost indescribable.

-Project Manager Martin

Information for NAV supervisors

Førstereis is a work experience and clarification course that NAV can use both as work training, as preparation for maritime education and as a measure between other internships. NAV supervisors report that the stay gives increased self-esteem, coping skills and good routines to the participants, and that it is a useful clarification towards the seafaring profession.

Students with a NAV agreement gain work experience through a structured workday, and a work experience agreement can be created so that they receive unemployment benefits during their stay. If necessary, Førstereis can also be used as a transitional phase after completing the course, while the participant waits for further internship or job.

Practical information for NAV

Location: Akershusstranda 11, 0150 Oslo, on board SS Vega and SV Legend.
Target group: Youth and young adults, approximately 16–25 years old, in need of job training, structure and clarification.
Working hours: Approximately 7.5 hour workdays, Monday–Friday.
Scheme: Can be combined with unemployment benefits / NAV benefits through a work experience agreement.
Follow-up: Close follow-up by a skilled project manager, experienced light sailors and former Windjammers.
Documentation: Participants receive a certificate and approved seagoing service after completing their stay.

NAV supervisors describe the collaboration as flexible and well-organized, with a high degree of individual follow-up and great joy over the participants' development.