2008 Vintage Yachting Games

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2008 Vintage Yachting Games
2008 Vintage Yachting Games Bow Sticker.png
Bowsticker used at the
1st Vintage Yachting Games
Event title
Edition1st
HostSZ & WV Uitdam
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Event details
Venue IJsselmeer
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Dates20–27 September 2008
Yachts66
Key people
* Chairman: Flag of the Netherlands.svg Rudy den Outer
  • Secretary: Flag of the Netherlands.svg Nancy Schoof
  • Treasurer: Flag of Germany.svg Sebastiaan Hopf
Opened by Mayor of Medemblik
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Theo van Eijk
Competitors
Competitors128
Competing nations20
Results
Gold medal icon.svg GoldFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Silver medal icon.svg SilverFlag of Germany.svg  Germany
Bronze medal icon.svg Bronze 3D VYGOlogo.png   Wildcards
Vintage InterParesSzabolcs Majthényi
Flying Dutchman insigna.png Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary
Classes
Dinghies Europe Venus symbol.svg , Europe Mars symbol.svg ,
O-Jolle, Flying Dutchman
Keelboats Soling, Dragon
VIP race 12' Dinghy
2012  

The 2008 Vintage Yachting Games was the first post-Olympic multi-class sailing event for discontinued Olympic classes. The event took place on the IJsselmeer of Medemblik, the Netherlands, from 20 September to 27 September 2008. [1] A total of 66 sailors in 47 boats from 17 countries showed up to compete in six Vintage Yachting Classes

Contents

Prologue

Bid process

Since the idea of the Vintage Yachting Games originated from the Netherlands and also the key project team members were living there, it was an easy step to organize this event the first time nearby. So there was no formal bid process. The city of Medemblik is since the early 1960s the main capital of the Dutch Olympic sailing community. The IJsselmeer of the coast of Medemblik offers mostly fair conditions for racing. The Royal Yacht Club Hollandia, the primary race organizer in Medemblik, however turned down the request of the Vintage Yachting Games Organization to act as the host club. A perfect alternative was found in the experienced Surf, Zeil & Watersportvereniging Uitdam and one of its founders Frans Bolweg. With Uitdam the Vintage Yachting Games Organization was ensured form a very professional host club with also many years of experience at the waters near the Medemblik coast. Uitdam co-organized for many years the successful Spa Regatta (currently Holland-regatta or Delta Lloyd Regatta).

Kick-off and preparation

In order to realize the first edition of the Vintage Yachting Games in time and with the proper quality, a project team was put together with competence in areas. Besides the Vintage Yachting Games Organizations board, the project team consisted of Frouk Segaar (Race management), Lydia Verduyn (Fundraising), Peter Hoekstra, Mireille Zeeman and Martijn van der Driest (Ceremonies), Menno Meyer (Jury), Robin Segaar (Measurement) and Frans Bolweg (Host club).

Organizing Committee 2008 Vintage Yachting Games Organizing Committee 2008 Vintage Yachting Games.JPG
Organizing Committee 2008 Vintage Yachting Games

The two main issues of the project team was confronted with were:

Both issues were emphasized by the fact that this was the first time ever of such an event. Finally issues were resolved in time by the project team so that the quality of the event was according to the required level.

Costs

The financial strategy of the project team was that it must be able to organize a minimum event with high quality and finance it with the income of the entry fees. Funds and materials from sponsoring would be used to add quality elements to the event so that the sailors would get more value for money and the sponsors had more exposure a shore.

The total cost of the event was approximately €40.000. Because at the last moment there was quite a significant number of no-shows, the project team successfully adjusted the purchase of social events, and some sponsors contributed extra so that the financial aspect of the event stayed (just) in the black.

Vintage

Organization

Event management
Nancy Schoof
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Sebastian Hopf
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Principal race officerChief measurerChairman of the jury
Frouk Segaar
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John Best
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David Chivers
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Race officer yellow areaRace officer orange areaMeasurerMembers of the jury
Michiel Pouli
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Frans Bolweg
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Niki Nocke
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Menno Meyer
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Benno Loske
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Huib Ozinga
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Freddy Vergauwe
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Cees Kurpershoek
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Venues

Medemblik
Regatta Center Medemblik.png
Regatta Center Medemblik
Venue of the 2008 Vintage Yachting Games Medemblik.jpg
Memory plaque at the Regatta Center
Coordinates: 52°46′18″N5°7′4″E / 52.77167°N 5.11778°E / 52.77167; 5.11778
Country Netherlands
Province North Holland
Time zone UTC+1
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Website http://www.medemblik.nl

The Regatta Center in Medemblik offers suitable logistic and facilities for the organization of large International sailing events. The waters in front of the Regatta Center are capable for laying out several course areas. For the 2008 Vintage Yachting Games two course areas were used to cater for the Vintage Yachting Classes.

Wind conditions

The Netherlands in general and the northern part of the IJsselmeer in special has a typical sea climate. The wind is typically gradient driven. In the summer when there is a low tide in the afternoon on the Wadden Sea a sea breeze can develop from the north off the coast of Medemblik.

In September the temperature can vary from 10 to 30 °C. Occasionally a thunderstorm can develop in the afternoon or evening.

Calendar

The program of the 2008 Vintage Yachting Games was as follows:

DateMain activitySocial events
20 September (Saturday)* Registration
* Measurement
21 September (Sunday)* Registration
* Measurement
Opening ceremony
* Fleet review
* Opening at the castle Radboud
* Social event at the castle
22 September (Monday)Race 1Daily prize giving
23 September (Tuesday)* Race 2
* Race 3
Daily prize giving
24 September (Wednesday)Race 4* Daily prize giving
* Mid-week social event
25 September (Thursday)Race 5Daily prize giving
26 September (Friday)Race 6Daily prize giving
27 September (Saturday)Race 7Closing ceremony
* VIP race (12’ Dinghy)
* Prize giving
* Passing of the flag
* Championship dinner

Competition

ContinentsCountriesClassesBoatsSailors
420666128

Continents

Countries

Countries that participated in the 2008 Vintage Yachting Games.
Blue: Water
Gray: Never participated in the Vintage
Yellow: Participated in earlier Vintages
Green: Country participated in her first Vintage
Gold: Country participated also on previous Vintages Sailingmap 2008 Vintage Yachting Games.png
Countries that participated in the 2008 Vintage Yachting Games.
Blue: Water
Gray: Never participated in the Vintage
Yellow: Participated in earlier Vintages
Green: Country participated in her first Vintage
Gold: Country participated also on previous Vintages
Flag of the Netherlands Antilles (1986-2010).svg  Netherlands Antilles Flag of Austria.svg  Austria Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic
Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark Flag of Spain.svg  Spain Flag of France.svg  France
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Flag of Poland.svg  Poland
Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal Flag of Romania.svg  Romania Flag of Slovenia.svg  Slovenia
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland Flag of the United States.svg  United States

Vintage Yachting Classes

ClassTypeEventSailorsTrapezeMainsailJib/GenoaSpinnakerFirst VintageVintagesBoats
Europe (Female) Dinghy Venus symbol.svg 10+--2008111
Europe (Male) Dinghy Mars symbol.svg 10+--2008111
12 foot dinghy DinghyVintage InterPares Race10+--200818
O-Jolle Dinghy Cercle noir 100%25.svg 10+--2008120
Flying Dutchman Dinghy Cercle noir 100%25.svg 11+++2008214
Soling Keelboat Cercle noir 100%25.svg 30+++2008113
Dragon (keelboat) Keelboat Cercle noir 100%25.svg 30+++2008113

Measurement

Measurement during the Vintage Yachting Games was limited to safety equipment of the competing boats. The boats Flying Dutchman and Europe class were weighed and checked. The remaining sails, rigging and boats were just "stamped". No major measurement issues were found.

Niki Nocke mearuring at the 2008 Vintage Yachting Games Niki Nocke mearuring at the 2012 Vintage Yachting Games.jpg
Niki Nocke mearuring at the 2008 Vintage Yachting Games

Opening ceremony

The opening ceremony consisted of the following elements:

Closing ceremony

The closing ceremony started with the Vintage InterPares race in the 12’ Dinghies. This was followed by the prize giving. The prizes were handed out by the representatives of the International Class Organizations. During the closing of the event Rudy den Outer thanked the city of Medemblik for her cooperation. He also announced that “Multilario”, will be the host of the 2012 Vintage Yachting Games. After that the Vintage flag was received from the mayor of Medemblik, Theo van Eijk [2] by the Project manager of the 2012 Edition of the Vintage Yachting Games: Pietro Adamoli. This next edition will be organized at Lake Como.

The Vintage Flag was transferred from Theo van Eijk (Mayor of Medemblik) to Pietro Adamoli representing the Multilario organization, the 2012 host. VYG Flag Transfer 2008.JPG
The Vintage Flag was transferred from Theo van Eijk (Mayor of Medemblik) to Pietro Adamoli representing the Multilario organization, the 2012 host.

Media coverage

The official photographer of the 2008 Vintage Yachting Games was Marc van Oers.

The event was covered by the media in several ways:

Sailing

Races in all events were sailed in a fleet racing format of seven scheduled races. The contestants raced around a course in one group, and each boat earned a score equal conform the bonus point system. The five best scores for each boat were summed up for the overall score. On Saturday 27 September the wind conditions did not allowed a valid race.

Reports per event

Per class separate pages reporting the facts are available (see the details section per class in the medals table).

Report Vintage InterPares race

Victor of the Vintage InterPares Race: Szabolcs Majthenyi, representing The International Flying Dutchman 2008 Vintage InterPares.JPG
Victor of the Vintage InterPares Race: Szabolcs Majthenyi, representing The International Flying Dutchman

By crossing colored ribbon Szabolcs Majthenyi, the responsible person of the victorious Hungarian Flying Dutchman, won the Vintage InterPares race 2008. In this race all winners of the Vintage Yachting Games meet each other in a battle between the classes. This race is held in the 12’ Dinghy, an Olympic class in 1920 and 1928. This class is still very active in 10 countries including The Netherlands, Italy and Japan. For privacy reasons the rest of the finishing order will remain a secret. The International Flying Dutchman class was “THE” Vintage Yachting Class till 2012.

Medal summary

Medals

Trophies of the 2008 Vintage Yachting Games Trophies of the 2008 Vintage Yachting Games.JPG
Trophies of the 2008 Vintage Yachting Games
EventGoldSilverBronze
Europe Female:
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details
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Svenja Puls
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy
Silvia Zennaro
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain
Elisabet Llargués
Europe Male
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details
Flag of France.svg  France
Thomas Ribeaud
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain
Marc Paris Gilbert
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Arne Berg
O-Jolle:
O-Jolle insigna.png
details
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Max Blom
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Herman van Eijk
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Jan Krom
Flying Dutchman:
Flying Dutchman insigna.png
details
Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary
Szabolcs Majthenyi
András Domokos
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Kilian Koenig
Johannes Brack
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Kai Schäfers
Marcus Landgrebe
Soling:
Soling insigna.png
details
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Rudy den Outer
Leo Determan
Ronald den Arend
3D VYGOlogo.png Wildcard
Steven Bakker
Sven Coster
Joost Houweling
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Holger Weichert
Laurent Scheel
Martin Setzkorn
Dragon:
Dragon insigna.svg
details
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Reinier Wissenraet
Gijs Evers
Marc Reijnhoudt
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom
Gavia Wilkinson-Cox
Ron Rosenberg
Jon Mortimer
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Gordon Ingate
David Giles
Keith Musto

Vintage 2008

RankNationGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands  (NED)3115
2Flag of Germany.svg  Germany  (GER)1135
3Flag of France.svg  France  (FRA)1001
Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary  (HUN)1001
5Flag of Spain.svg  Spain  (ESP)0112
6Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain  (GBR)0101
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy  (ITA)0101
3D VYGOlogo.png   Wildcards 0101
9Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia  (AUS)0011
Totals (9 entries)66618

Country Trophy

RankClass
(Entries)
Europe (Female)
(10)
Europe (Male)
(9)
O-Jolle
(9)
Flying Dutchman
(17)
Soling
(12)
Dragon
(12)
Total points
CountryRankPointsRankPointsRankPointsRankPointsRankPointsRankPoints
1Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 1010111055655311080110803869
2Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 725644532103037032442
3 3D VYGOlogo.png   Wildcards 8198535611290270354812028
4Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 2800445393771630
5Flag of France.svg  France 4499110551554
6Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 362427541378
7Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary 113311331
8Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 640328791281
9Flag of the Netherlands Antilles (1986-2010).svg  Netherlands Antilles 4729739
10Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 2703703
11Flag of Austria.svg  Austria 5632632
12Flag of the United States.svg  United States 5481481
13Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland 91986277475
14Flag of Poland.svg  Poland 6402402
15Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic 10331331
16Flag of Romania.svg  Romania 12252252

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References

Information about the Vintage Yachting Classes (former Olympic classes) can be verified by the:

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