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Arubaans Kampioenschap 2014
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Arubaans Kampioenschap 2014

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Oranjestad. – The Aruban Sunfish Sailing Championship 2014 was recently held. The championship was won once again by Richard van der Wal, followed by Randy Brown (2nd) and Job Laboyrie (3rd). The ranking list 2014 of Sunfish Club Aruba was won this year by Richard van der Wal followed by Job Laboyrie (2nd) and Randy Brown (3rd). The ranking list entails other friendly competition and long distance races in addition to the championship. With this victory Richard van der Wal has won the championship for the 15th time. This is a remarkable achievement which has not occurred before in the 40 years’ history of Sunfish Club Aruba. The “wisselstrop”, a trophy for encouragement, was awarded this year to Sabine van der Wal who made a strong debut.During the year there was more attention for recreational sailing and cooperation with other clubs such as the Youth Watersports Aruba Foundation (SYWA).During a closing dinner the board of Sunfish Club Aruba (SCA) congratulated Richard van der Wal for his exceptional performance and handed him the “Ernie Kervel rotating trophy”.

Aruba

Arubaans Kampioenschap 2012

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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.

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