Jon Amtrup

Jon Amtrup is a Norwegian author, journalist and sailor.
He has written Havneguiden 4 Bergen-Kirkenes, Ramsalt – Shetland Race 25 år, Sail to Svalbard, Kong Harald V – seileren som ble en av gutta, High Latitude Sailing: How to sail the cold waters of the world and Norske Kystperler - hvordan og hvorfor seile verdens vakreste kyst.
He has an extensive sailing background including two Transatlantic crossings, seven Bergen–Shetland races, a lot of solo- and double-handed sailing in Norway and the North Sea. The last five years he has sailed the Norwegian coast a number of times and also circumnavigated Svalbard. He often assists other sailors who ventures into the high latitudes. He is a member of The Explorers Club and Royal Geographical Society.
He has studied journalism, political science, Eastern European history and sociology. Amtrup runs the adventure company Explore North.