Program
Program for Faroe Islands Seaman's day 2025
The Faroe Islands Seamen’s Day announces the diverse program for the family days August 18-24, 2025.
The program includes competitions, cultural events, entertainment, performances, good food and fun for both children and adults, and everything is of course free.
Monday August 18
18.30
Division football match between B36 and KÍ in Gundadalur
Tuesday August 19
19.30 – 21.00
Fisheries Industry Meeting in Varpið
Fisheries Industry Meeting on Fisheries Policy and Stability
Tuesday evening, August 19, 2025, a Fisheries Industry Meeting will be held in connection with the Seamen’s days.
Faroese fisheries policy has been a political football for many years, where changing governments have fought to influence the policy. This has led to countless changes being processed in the laws that have been in effect since 2018. This has in turn led to the industry experiencing great political uncertainties in their conditions for running businesses, and fisheries policy lacks long-term stability.
Stefan í Skorini, director of the Faroese Shipowners’ Association, will, based on developments since 2017, address some significant topics within Faroese fisheries policy. After the presentation, Jóhann Lützen, editor-in-chief of Norðlýsið, will have a conversation with Johnny í Grótinum, economist, about among other things the economic consequences of changing frameworks, fishing fees and foreign ownership in the fisheries. Johnny was in 2016 chairman of the committee that made a report on a new organization of the fisheries.
Wednesday August 20
19.00 – 20.30
Lecture at Sjónám with Hanus Kjølbro and Osmund Justinussen about El Niño
Hanus Kjølbro from the Faroese Weather Service explains what El Niño is, and Osmund Justinussen, skipper and shipowner, will tell about how he has observed El Niño affecting fishing in our waters.
Friday August 22
17.00
Fishing competition at Kósabryggan for all children
The children must bring their own fishing rod and life jacket.
Registration is at Kósabryggan, where participants receive bait, a bag and paper to write name and phone number.
Arrive in good time.
Children and adults get coffee, cocoa and treats.
Honors will be given to No. 1, 2, and 3 in these categories:
Girls under school age, boys under school age, girls of school age and boys of school age.
The one who catches the biggest fish will be crowned Fish King/Queen and will receive a trophy as well as a fishing rod from Berglon.
The award ceremony will take place on the main stage at Seamen’s Day on Saturday, August 23 at 11:15.
18.00
Great water war between ships and boats as well as on the quay on the west side
When the fishing competition is over, ships and boats dock at Kósabrygga and take people aboard, and then there is fighting between the boats inside the bay.
Fire department and rescue services participate in the water war.
They sail in a circle inside the bay, and the war ends when the naval ship Tjaldrið blows three times with the big ship’s horn.
On the west side, in front of Northern Fish Cold Storage, there is a great water war on land for children and adults who do not want to go aboard the boats. Pirates visit.
Everyone – both children and adults – who participate in the water war can expect to get soaking wet, so it is necessary to wear warm clothes.
It is not allowed to throw water balloons into the sea!
Remember to wear life jackets!
Saturday August 23
08.30 – 09.30
Seamen’s Day sea dip in the boathouse at Flesjum in Borðoyarvík.
Bring your own cup, and remember swimwear and towel!
09.00
Faroese wooden sailing ships and motorboats meet at Pollinum and set sail.
10.00
The sailing ships arrive in Klaksvík and dock, innermost at Stórukaj.
Jóhanna, Westward Ho, Dragin, Grinkil, Norðlýsið, Thorshavn and Norðan.
10.30
The flag “Merkið” is hoisted on the pole.
Representative for the crew that has the longest journey on Seamen’s Day hoists Merkið high while the national anthem is sung.
Then the Faroe Islands Seamen’s Day 2025 is opened on the main stage, and everyone is invited to the big breakfast table on the pier.
On the main stage
Registration for all competitions takes place digitally by the stage.
*except for the swimming competition. Register with ÆGIR by writing the swimmer’s name in an SMS to 229950.
10.45
Karl Johansen, mayor of Klaksvík Municipality, welcomes everyone
10.55
Jóhan Christiansen, minister of fisheries and transport affairs, opens the Faroe Islands Seamen’s Day
11.05
Jóhan Christiansen, minister of fisheries and transport affairs, awards honors to the best ships and boats in the Faroe Islands
11.15
Representative for the Faroe Islands Seamen’s Day awards honors to the winners of the fishing competition.
The winner of the biggest fish is chosen. Prize: Fishing rod from Berglon
11.25
Researchers from the Marine Research Institute cut up the biggest fish from the fishing competition and briefly explain about the fish
11.45
Faroese Championship – Net winding
The competition is for pairs.
The winning pair gets a gift card from Hilton Garden Inn for accommodation 2 nights in a double room for 2 people including breakfast. Menu for 2 at Hallartún one of the evenings.
12.05
Faroese Championship – Cast longline
The Faroese champion gets a PlayStation 5, Slim standard edition from Elding, value 5,299 kr.
The silver winner gets a gift card for 3,000 kr from INN
The bronze winner gets a gift card for 1,000 kr from INN
12.20
Faroese Championship – Cut bait
The Faroese champion gets a gift card for 5,000 kr from Atlantic Airways
The silver winner gets a gift card for Apple iPad 10.2″ (2021) 64GB, New Open Box A+, Wi-Fi from Nema, value 3,699 kr.
The bronze winner gets 1,000 kr from Bónus
12.40
Ship List Quiz – preliminary round
Ernst S. Olsen and Gunnar Nolsøe are hosts
The competition is organized as Kahoot! on smartphones – Remember to download the app.
The final is at 4:00 PM
13.15
Faroese Championship – Put bait on fishing line
The Faroese champion gets a gift check for 5,000 kr from Kjølur.
The silver winner gets a gift check for 3,000 kr from Kjølur
The bronze winner gets a gift check for 2,000 kr from Kjølur.
14.00
Faroese Championship – Trawl repair
The Faroese champion gets a weekend stay at Captain’s Cottage in Sandur from the Faroese Skipper & Navigator Association
The silver winner gets a gift card for 3,000 kr from INN
The bronze winner gets a gift card for 1,000 kr from Bonus
14.50
Faroese Championship – Armwrestling, preliminary round
15.40
Faroese Championship in cake baking
– The cakes must be delivered to the canteen at Northern Fish Cold Storage (At Antinis) between 11:00 and 12:00
Cake judges: Ranva Knudsen, Olevina Sundsskarð and Heðin Arge.
Prizes
Best taste: Apple iPhone 16 128GB Teal, value 7,799 kr. from Føroya Tele and a bag of Callebaut chocolate
Creativity: Gift card for 3,000 kr from INN and a bag of Callebaut chocolate
Technique: Gift card for 3,000 kr from FK and a bag of Callebaut chocolate
16.00
Ship List Quiz – The Final
Ernst S. Olsen and Gunnar Nolsøe are hosts
Prize: 2 pcs Apple iPhone 16 5G 256GB black from Elding, value 8,799 kr. each
16.50
Faroese Championship – Hold anchor MEN
The Faroese champion gets a JBL Partybox 520 speaker from Elding, value 6,499 kr.
The silver winner gets a gift card for 3,000 kr from Bónus
The bronze winner gets a gift card for 1,000 kr from FK
17:20
Faroese Championship – Hold anchor WOMEN
The Faroese champion gets an Apple iPhone 16 128GB ultramarine from Elding, value 7,799 kr.
The silver winner gets a gift card for 3,000 kr from Bónus
The bronze winner gets a gift card for 1,000 kr from FK
17.50
The winners of the Faroese Championship in soda-box stacking and sea swimming are revealed
Prize Sea swimming:
Men: Gift card for 5,000 kr from Atlantic Airways
Women: Gift card for 5,000 kr from Atlantic Airways
Prize Soda-box stacking:
The Faroese champion gets a 55″ LG Flat screen from Elding, value 5,799 kr.
The silver winner gets an Apple iPad 10.2″ (2021) 64GB, New Open Box A+, Wi-Fi from Nema, value 3,699 kr.
The bronze winner gets a gift card for 1,000 kr from Bonus
18.10
Tug of war between ship crews
8 people per team
The prize is a cruise with Norröna to Iceland for 12 people in 2025 or 2026.
18.40
Faroese Championship – Armwrestling, The Final
The Faroese champion gets Samsung Galaxy S25, 128GB Blue from Føroya Tele, value 7,499 kr.
The silver winner gets iPhone 13 5G 128 GB from Nema, value 4,579 kr.
19.00
Seamen’s concert with Anfinn & Co.
In the big tent
10.40
There will be a big breakfast table
14.00
The Faroe Islands Seamen’s Day offers grilled whale meat with potatoes
11.00 – 18.00
Art exhibition with Lydia Petersen, Monica Ósá Henriksen and Magna Auðunsson
In the children’s area
12.00 – 19.00
Rowing for children and youth on rafts in shallow water
12.00 – 18.00
Free bouncy castles
12.00 – 18.00
Trygd offers free face painting
13.00 – 18.00
Free soft ice – Faroe Islands Seamen’s Day and MBM offer all children free soft ice
13.00 – 17.00
Trygd offers free Candy Floss
On the Silvapallurin
12.00 Operetturnar
13.30 Trøllapætur, Trøllaomman & Ommudidd rock
15.00 Silvi & Bubu
16.20 Children’s event and group games with Kæti
On the grounds
11.00
Art exhibition with Anna Mohr will be held in the old Fullpower. Open from 11:00
12.00 – 15.00
Betri Trygging offers all children free sustainable balloons
The balloons are made from 100% natural rubber and begin to decompose as soon as they are inflated. They become part of nature at the same time as an oak leaf. The string attached to the balloons is also sustainable – made from plants.
13.00
The Whale Hunters Association cuts up pilot whale in front of the old Smokehouse.
There will be explanations in English while the pilot whale is being cut up.
The meat is then grilled, and this delicious dish is served to guests along with turnips.
13.00 – 18.00
KAV & Norðvask offer free popcorn, coffee, biscuits, juice and something good for the children. This is below the Smokehouse.
13.00 – 17.00
Open house at Looknorth
Looknorth offers everyone coffee/tea and waffles. There will be tours of the factory, and there is also an opportunity to see the production and goods that Looknorth manufactures.
13.00 – 17.00
Åbent hus på Netastovan. Netastovan byder alle på kaffe/te og noget sødt til ganen. Der vil være mulighed for at se vores produktion.
13.00 – 19.00
The Faroe Islands’ most delicious fish table
JFK offers Fish & Chips. The fish is first-class cod from Gadus, while the chips are made from new potatoes from England, which are particularly well suited for the purpose. This year, four chefs from well-known English Fish & Chips restaurants will be cooking. To shorten the waiting time in the queue, each person can get a maximum of four portions.
Føroya Bjór offers soft drinks and water.
Bakkafrost is proud of their tasty and healthy salmon, farmed in Faroese fjords. Again this year, Bakkafrost serves free taste samples on the pier. These will hopefully provide inspiration for other salmon dishes.
Christian í Grótinum and Amarant
During the seamen’s days this year, we serve a Poké bowl with warm smoked mackerel.
On top, Amarant offers coffee and a rhubarb dessert.
14.00 – 17.00
Faroese Championship in Soda-box stacking
On the sea
09.00
Faroese wooden sailing ships and motorboats meet at Pollinum and set sail
10.00
The sailing ships arrive in Klaksvík and dock, innermost in the corner at Stórukaj.
Jóhanna, Westward Ho, Dragin, Grinkil, Norðlýsið, Thorshavn and Norðan participate.
11.00 – 17.00
Pirate ship with Trøllapætur, Trøllaomman and Ommudidd sails short trips with children
11.00 – 17.00
Open ship aboard Westward Ho
13.00 – 17.00 The crew helps children haul the jib up and down, tie around cleats and secure. Then they coil the lines.
11.00 – 17.00
Open ship aboard Norðan
11.00 – 17.00
Open ship aboard Dragin
11.00 – 17.00
Open ship aboard Thorshavn
13.00 – 18.00
Wild on the sea
– Free trips with high-speed RIB boats
13.30
Rescue demonstration with Norðoya Rescue Corps
14.00 – 17.00
Open ship aboard Christian í Grótinum
14.00 – 17.00
Open ship aboard the rescue boat Ziska
14.00 – 17.00
Open ship on board the naval vessel Tjaldrið.
The crew gives a tour of the ship and offers soft drinks and coffee. The ship is not large, so space is limited, and arrangements will be made accordingly.
14.00 – 17.00
Open ship on board the marine research vessel Jákup Sverri.
Visitors can take a guided tour of the research vessel, for example on the trawl deck, in the laboratories where environment and fish are studied, and on the bridge. In the factory, there will be a demonstration of how the on-board fish measuring system works.
14.00 – 17.00
Open ship aboard the naval vessel “Knud Rasmussen”
The crew offers warm pancakes, coffee and juice.
14.30
Concert with Danny & the Veetos aboard the Betri Trygging boat
15.25
Sea swimming competition for men and women
Swimming club ÆGIR organizes swimming competition across Vágna. Registration with ÆGIR by writing the swimmer’s name in an SMS to 229950
Competition in two categories: Women and men
Sunday August 24
11.00
Seamen’s church service in Christianskirkjan with Øssur Kjølbro
18.00
Seamen’s meeting in Kfum & K Klaksvík.
Marius Jacobsen, Leirvík speaks. Singing from the String Choir, the men in Kfum & K and from Bill Justinussen. Collection for the Seamen’s Mission. Communion afterwards. Everyone heartily welcome.
*Disclaimer for errors and possible changes in the program and in connection with prizes