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Vereniging Klassieke Scherpe Jachten (VKSJ) The Dutch Association for Classic Sharp Yachts. This association is the origin of the Dutch Classic Yacht Regatta. It promotes the restoration of and racing with classic sharp yachts. Sharp yachts are distinct from the round and flat bottomed craft which are the majority of the Dutch classic fleet. |
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Federatie Oud Nederlandse Vaartuigen The federation of old Dutch vessels acts on behalf of all associations involved in the conservation of traditional vessels |
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Old Gaffers Association (OGA) Although primarily aimed at the promotion of the gaff rig the OGA has a keen interest in all classic yachts and has been strongly involved with the Dutch Classic Yacht Regatta from the start. |
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East Coast Classics Representing the east coast area of the Old Gaffers Association with news, east coast events, racing results and much more. |
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Old Gaffers Nederland Representing the Dutch area of the Old Gaffers Association with news, events information and a member list. |
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Britisch Classic Yacht Club (BCYC) The British Classic Yacht Club was formed to bring together owners and enthusiasts and promote the ownership and enjoyment of Classic Yachts throughout the UK and across the world. The minimum size of yacht admissible is 8 metres length on deck. |
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Freundeskreis Klassische Yachten The “Friends of the Classic Yacht” is the German counterpart to the VKSJ and the BCYC. A very active association with its own events and a full register of classic yachts available through the internet. |
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Cub van Sneekermeers The association for owners of the Sneekermeer-type classic yacht. These are all wooden sailing yachts designed for the shallow Dutch lakes. |
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Meer klassieke schepen / More on Classic Boats |
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Scheepswerf ‘De Delft’ Follow the construction of the 18th century ship of the line 'De Delft' from close by. A ship fitting the history and ambiance of Historic Delfshaven. With each visit to the shipyard you will see the ship grow to her final glorious overall length of 63 meters. 'De Delft' will become one of the largest ship replica's in the world! Next to a tourist attraction, the re-building of 'De Delft' is set up as a work-experience project at the same time. Students work at the ship under the guidance of skilled instructors. And not only that: about 200 enthusiastic volunteers find a meaningful hobby in this project. |
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Vakbeurs Klassieke Schepen A meeting ground for all interested in sailing and maintaining classic ships (prvided you understand a little of the dutch language). In autumn a real Classic Boat Show is organised. The first editions of the Classic Boat Show were at Spakeburg, Lelystad and Enkhuizen. Nowadays the new regatta centre at Medemblik is host to this event. |
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Rexwinkel Jachtbouw This yard specilizes in building and restoring classic wooden yachts. They are able to take on all sorts of projects related to wooden yachts. In the Netherlands the yard is well known for their restoration/rebuild of the Marina, a wooden folkboat, owned and sailed by the editorial crew of the yachting magazine ‘de Waterkampioen’. Owner-director Benno Rexwinkel will sail his own (wooden) Summerwind at the Classic Yacht Regatta. |
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Houtwerf Eursa A dutch yard specialized in restoring old yachts and supplier of materials and equipment. Also participant of the DCYR with the yacht Norna IV, build in 1935 for king Olav of Norway. |
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Tradboat The UK site for traditional boats and classic boats worldwide. You’ll find both power and sail boats, gaff rig, square rig, class associations, one designs, maritime museums and more. |
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Tijdschriften / Magazines |
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De Spiegel der Zeilvaart The Dutch magazine for classic boat enthousiasts. |
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Classic Boat Magazine The first English magazine aimed at the classic boat scene. |
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Wooden Boat Magazine The well known American magazine on all matters concerning wooden boatbuilding. |
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Chassee-Marée The French equivalent of Classic Boat Magazine and De Spiegel der Zeilvaart. Famous for its the in depth articles with those who are fluent in French. |
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Maritime Life and Tradition The magazine created by Wooden Boat (USA) and Chasse-Marée (France) dealing with traditional maritime affairs in general. |
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Diversen / All sorts |
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Royal Charles for Charter Royal Charles and skipper are available for day charters. Six guests can be accomodated for a day or half a day, with or without catering. The Shipmate Classci Yacht Regatta will be visited by Royal Charles. Guests can board at Hellevoetsluis and view the races from up close as well as enjoy the special exprerience of sailing a classic. |
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Sailsearch A (Dutch) site dealing with chartering traditional ships and events for traditional vessels. |
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Nationale media site An overview of news in all media, including pages related to aquatic sports. |
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