8.3.2010 Fundraising for Dutch Sonar team at Hiswa Boat Show

About 2 months ago they decided to go for it; the IFDS Worlds in Medemblik.  Paralympic sailors Udo Hessels, Mischa Rossen en Marcel van de Veen, who already can boost a worlds titel and a silver medal. There is only one problem: their boat needs an urgent refit. They have spent six days at the Hiswa Boat show for fundraising to reach their goal. See the broadcast

February 2010

IFDS Worlds at HISWA Amsterdam Boat Show, 2-7 March 2010

The IFDS Worlds will be represented at the booth of the Watersportverbond (Association of Nautical Sports) during the Hiswa Amsterdam Boat Show from 2-7 March 2010 in the RAI exhibition centre. They will focus on the promotion of the integration of nautical sports for people with a disability. Members of the organising committee will be present to promote the event en to stimulate fundraising.

March 2010 The Royal Netherlands Yachting Union (RNYU) and the Dutch Disabled Sports Association announce ‘Joint Venture’

During the opening ceremony of HISWA, the Amsterdam Boatshow on 2 March 2010, special attention was focused on the signing of an agreement between the RNYU and the Dutch Disabled Sports Association. In 2009 both bodies already joined forces to stimulate integration of disabled sailors at regular sailing events. By signing the agreement the cooperation was made official.

The Disabled Sports Association is proud to now be an official member of the The Royal Netherlands Yachting Union and the RNYU is proud to have the disabled sailors among their members. A win-win situation and a great start of the sailing season 2010 for all sailors.

Thierry Schmitter wins Silver in Rolex Miami Olympic classes regatta 2010, see video

February 2010

Watersportverbond zet zich in om Sonar naar London 2012 te krijgen

In 2004 won het Nederlandse Sonar-team van Udo Hessels, Mischa Rossen en Marcel van de Veen zilver op de Paralympische Spelen van Athene. 
Een superprestatie! 
Om dit team nogmaals kans te laten maken op een medaille op de Paralympische Spelen in Londen 2012 
start het Watersportverbond op de HISWA Amsterdam Boat Show (2-7 maart) een speciale actie: ‘Een Sonar naar Londen’. 
De Sonar waarmee succes werd behaald in 2004 heeft helaas de laatste jaren niet meer in het water gelegen 
en is nodig aan een opknapbeurt toe. 
Verschillende partijen hebben inmiddels toegezegd producten te leveren. 
Zo levert Sailcenter een deel van de benodigde nieuwe blokken en lijnen.

De drie gehandicapte topsporters Hessels, Rossen en Van de Veen zullen ter plekke op de stand van het Watersportverbond 
aan de Sonar gaan klussen. 
Bedrijven die op de HISWA Amsterdam Boat Show staan en ook een bijdrage willen leveren zijn van harte welkom om de wensenlijst die op de stand staat aan te vullen. 
Zo zoeken het team schoonmaakmiddelen, GPS-handhelds, reserve wielen voor de trailer,… 
Wilt u meer informatie over dit initiatief en/of wilt u weten wat er allemaal nodig om het Sonar-team naar Londen 2012 te krijgen, kijk dan op www.eensonarnaarlonden.nl

February 2010

IFDS Worlds welcomes Dutch volunteers

On Wednesday 17 February the Dutch organising committee of  ‘IFDS Worlds 2010’ invited volunteers of the Royal Netherlands Yacht Club (KNZ&RV) to inform them about their potential contribution to the World Championship, to be held in Medemblik, July 2010. Not withstanding snow and sleet about 40 to 50 volunteers met in Muiden to obtain information about those parts in the sailing  event that need extra support.

After introductory remarks of Chairman Jacques Kellermann Slotemaker about the ins and outs of the event, Race Officer Michiel Poulie ‘power pointed’ the different types of sailing boats with facilities for disabled sailing and the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) adapted to disabled sailing. Also the chairmen of the subcommittees, ladies Ingrid the Vlaming (assistance ashore) and Sandra Dijksman (communication, public relations) made an appeal to those present.

Although a lot of them volunteered in 2002, there were also newcomers who enthusiastically completed forms, indicating which days and for what sub-division they would be available. With a drink afterwards, the meeting soon turned into an  inspiring and cheerful gathering: a promising outlook on IFDS 2010!