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The Crew

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A crew of twelve sailed the Hjemkomst from Duluth, Minnesota to Norway.   A thirteenth member sailed as far as New York City.  Crew occupations included professional sailors, a long distance truck driver, and college students.  Four of Robert Asp's children helped to sail their father's dream across the North Atlantic.

Click on the links below for crew member photographs and information:

Robert Asp - Captain
Erik Rudstrom - Skipper
Rodger Asp - Shipmaster
Mark Hilde - First Mate
Dennis Morken - Boatswain Mate
Myron Anderson - Medical Officer
Jeff Solum - Radio Operator
Paul Hesse - Navigator
Deb Asp - Crew Member
Doug Asp - Crew Member
Tom Asp - Project Coordinator
Vergard Heide - Crew Member
Bjorn Holtet - Crew Member
Lynn Halmrest - Crew Member