Earlier we wrote about the project to establish a new bathing boat route, and now the boat is finally back in Risør! If all goes according to plan, "Kvikk II" will be a regular sight in the town and the archipelago next year.

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The boat is now at Risør Trebåtbyggeri, where it is undergoing a thorough check, including examinations of the hull below the waterline at Skomakerskjær. The financing for the purchase is already in place, and if the condition report is positive, the plan is to buy the boat and organize operations to offer regular routes to Stangholmen and other places in the archipelago in the season, as well as charter trips and fjord cruises.

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Deputy chairman of the coastal team, John A. Andersen, tells Aust Agder Blad that they have agreed on a price, and that the deal will go ahead if the boat is in satisfactory condition. Furthermore, Andersen emphasizes that when the boat returns to Risør, it is necessary to organize a company for the operation, as the coastal team itself does not have the capacity to operate the boat alongside everything else they do.

"Kvikk II" was built in 1951 and is part of Risør's maritime history. With room for 48 passengers, the boat can be a fantastic opportunity for both residents and visitors to experience the Risør archipelago from the sea. Andersen hopes that the municipality, local businesses and private individuals will get involved to ensure that "Kvikk II" becomes part of Risør's offer to both tourists and residents. The county council is also providing partial financial support, which gives the project extra security.

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We encourage everyone who wants to contribute to this initiative, either as a partner or through involvement in the operating company, to contact Mona Rhein, general manager of Risør By. This is a great opportunity to help strengthen coastal culture and give both tourists and residents a unique experience.

We can't wait!