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ABC's
Klein Curacao Challenge
Sometimes young kids have big dreams and want to challenge themselves. Nine Optimist sailors between the ages of eleven and fifteen challenged themselves to sail in 2.5 meter Optimist from 'Klein Curacao' to Curacao, a 30 km crossing on open sea with high waves and strong winds. On Saturday 13 June, the young sailors and their boats embarked the motor vessel 'Mermaid' and set off to the remote island of Klein Curacao. Why did they want to challenge themselves? First of all to make the population more aware that around Curacao, a small island within the Netherlands Antilles, there is splendid water which should be used to the fullest. Secondly, to show that children are able to do more things than one frequently thinks. Third, for training for the Optinam 200, with an emphasis on the down wind technique; and finally to raise money to participate in the North American Optimist Championships, the OPTINAM 2009 in the Dominican Republic.
Jul 1, 2009, 15:29 PST
ABC's
First Heineken Regatta Curacao "Beyond All Expectations"
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| Anna Bay "Marina", Curacao | This story was submitted by Gregory Loe, CSA Measurer, and written by Karen Wooning. As introduction, Gregory writes; "This is their first regatta, first time using CSA in over 20 years (unverified). They had 22 boats in 4 classes. sailed in light conditions (for Curacao), between 8-15kts. Races were started and ended in the channel/waterway in Willemstad."
Editor's note: It seems that the Heineken Regatta Curacao has a very bright future. Read on and check out some of the photos at http://www.heinekenregattacuracao.com/news
Nov 12, 2008, 11:39 PST
ABC's
Philipine van Aanholt takes the Girls' Splash World Championship Title for 2008
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| Philipine on the podium. | Like the previous story: Old News but Good News!
Late in July, Sixteen year old Philipine van Aanholt, from Curacao, brought home the Girls' World Splash Championship title from Tavira, Portugal. Ben Lutze from New Zealand took the Boys' World title.
Aug 28, 2008, 10:03 PST
ABC's
IODA North American Championship
This article was just sent and although it is "old news", it is also very news worthy.
On Jan Thiel Beach, Curacao, Netherlands Antilles , from June 28 - July 5, 205 competitors from 25 countries, and 5 continents competed in the IODA (International Optimist Dinghy Association) North American Championship. Reigning champion Raul Rios of Puerto Rico retained his title by the narrowest of margins in the final race of the championship. If he had not won the race or Rachel Lee (SIN) had registered another bullet, their positions would have been reversed. 2006 North American champion Ivan Aponte and Singapore's Russell Kan were also still very much in contention.
Aug 28, 2008, 09:47 PST
ABC's
Team Bouscholte/Van Wieren Convincingly Win the Aruba Heineken Catamaran Regatta
On Friday November 13th, team Bouscholte/Van Wieren convincingly won the Aruba Heineken Catamaran Regatta.
They scored another victory in the last race, just before the Hobie Tiger of Hans Breur and Gerhard van Geest. The Swiss Ventilo’s were fast in today’s light conditions with flat water and lots of sunshine. Although they did not sail today, Gunnar Larsen and Xander Pols finished in second position overall, followed by Carolijn Brouwer and Sebbe Godefroid on the Tornado.
Nov 16, 2004, 10:51 PST
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