Koopman boats are renowned for being excellent long-distance sailing vessels, yet surprisingly, there aren’t many of them in Norway. A special gathering recently took place at Moon’s home port in Elnesvågen when Hans Valderhaug’s ‘Anna’ paid a visit. Anna and Moon have clear similarities in terms of their design and rigging. Both boats have classic lines and a cutter rig. Anna is 39-foot buildt in aluminium, and based in the Oslo area. Over the years, the boat has proven its sturdiness as Hans and his wife Eli, have sailed it up and down the Norwegian coast several times, to Svalbard, and even crossed the Atlantic on their voyage to the Caribbean.

Nerdiness Quotient: 2/10 In spring 2024, Jotun Supreme antifouling paint was applied to the hull. Although Jotun claims that it will last for two years, there are now clear signs of growth on the hull, particularly around the waterline. This year, plans do not include lifting out of the water, so the hull had been scrubbed to remove most of the slime and growth.

Nerdiness Quotient: 5/10 Long keeled boats can be a real nightmare to handle in close quarters, especially when the wind and current don’t play along. Read more..