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Report Loosdrecht 2018
by Jannes de Vries


The ASCN and IT department members got together in Loosdrecht on their yearly open keelboat event. Organized by the devoted Erik Mijnsbergen and his associates he organized the perfect sailing day.

18 sailors joined the 8 Valk 16m2 keel boats in Loosdrecht, located between Utrecht and Amsterdam, on an hour drive from Veldhoven. We met in Rosmalen for distributing the victuals and storing them in cooling boxes.
At 10 o’clock we started bringing down the masts, to pass the low bridge from the east side of Old-Loosdrecht to the other side. All got ultimately to hoist their sails and optimize the twist during our way.
The initial weather conditions were cloudy with a breeze. During the day the sun cleared the sky completely and a good steady sailing wind pushed us all at nice speeds.
At the Meent island a BBQ was prepared, good meat, sausages, salads, drinks were to be shared. We all had a great time during the lunch as well.
In the afternoon the wind was perfect, and UV protection became essential to avoid returning at work as tomatoes. We all met at the rental boot in the afternoon towards 18:00, cleaned our boats and enjoyed a drink. All happy faces for this event, Erik did a final speech and got a big applause from the participants for him organizing the event again this year.

Regatta Loosdrechtse plassen
The ASCN plans an yearly Loosdrechtse plassen sailing event to enjoy a relaxed day sailing on the Loosdrechtse Plassen (near Utrecht). This is a great way to experience sailing conveniently, and for all experience levels. The location is approximately 1:15 drive from Eindhoven.
We will be sailing on “Valkjes” with 2 or 3 crew per boat. Experience is not necessary as long as there is one experienced skipper on board. The skipper is arranged by the club, but please do mention your sailing experience while registering. Lunch will be a BBQ on one of the islands.We typically organize some sailing related games during the course of the event.

When/How Long?

The day starts at 10:00 in Loosdrecht, BBQ at lunch time, return to port at 17:00. Cost rental and BBQ 50 euros, transport at own expense.

Lunch: BBQ from approx 12.30 to 13.30 on one of the islands, details to be given on the day itself. Please notify any dietary constraints below.

Clothing: no black soles! We won’t be sailing if the weather forecast is bad, but don’t forget it can be chilly on the water and there can be a drop of rain.

Who?

No explicit experience required, an certified skipper is present on every boat. The valk are best experience to learn the basics of sailing

Where?

Sailing is done in Loosdrechtse Plassen

Transport: For those who want to carpool: rendez-vous 9:00 AM at the carpoolplaats in Rosmalen. We will send out the list with drivers who can take passengers, make your own arrangements with them.

If you prefer to drive directly to Loosdrecht:

  • Bootverhuur Manten, Oud Loosdrechtsedijk 204 1231 NG  Loosdrecht.
  • 035 – 58 24 551
  • Arrival 10:00 AM

How Much?

Cost indication: around 50 Euros per person.

Registration

Please submit your Registration here. You will be contacted in due course for detailed information.