Jon Amtrup

Jon Amtrup is a Norwegian author, journalist, sailor, and Arctic explorer who has circumnavigated Svalbard, crossed the Atlantic twice, the North Sea ten times, and cruised extensively in high latitudes along the Norwegian coast.[2][3][4] He is the author of books including 'High Latitude Sailing,' 'Sail to Svalbard,' 'Harbour Guide Bergen-Kirkenes,' and the authorized sailing biography of HM King Harald V of Norway, and serves as editor of www.thesailnews.com.[1][3][5] Amtrup has worked as a journalist for Norwegian newspapers and is known for his practical guides on sailing in cold waters.[6][5]