Arubaans Kampioenschap 2012

Richard van der Wal recently won the Aruban Sunfish Sailing Championship 2012. The performance was remarkable since Van der Wal won the championship for the 13th time since 1996. Competition for second and third was fierce with Job Laboyrie becoming second and Peter Prinsen claiming third. The ranking list 2013 of Sunfish Club was won this year by Richard van der Wal followed by Peter Prinsen (2nd) and Job Laboyrie (3rd). In addition to the championship, the ranking list also entails other friendly and long distance races. The “wisselstrop”, a rotating trophy for newcomers, was awarded this year to the youth talent Maurice Rooijakkers.

The year 2012 was characterised by growth of the class and regional exchange. In August, a total of 20 Sunfish sailors participated in the Aruba Rembrandt Regatta of which two from Curacao and one from St.Maarten. In October, five Aruban Sunfish sailors participated in the Bonaire Regatta. At time the Bonaire sailors were invited to participate in the Aruba Rembrandt Regatta 2013.
During a closing dinner at Varadero Yacht Club, the board of Sunfish Club Aruba (SCA) congratulated the winners with their result. At this occasion Richard van der Wal received the “Ernie Kervel rotating trophy”.

Due to her great stability the Sunfish is very suitable for Aruba’s coastal waters. New members are more than welcome. More information is available on the Sunfish Aruba Facebook page.