Youth Olympics: Bronze medal for Just v. Aanholt

Just van Aanholt, born on Curacao, was the last athlete competing at the Youth Olympics in Singapore. Before the last sailing race (Byte CII class), he was ranked 4th. With faith and motivation Just miraculously succeeded in winning the last race, and then won the Bronze Medal for the Netherlands Antilles. Virgin...

August 25th, 2010 | Events, featured, International, Sailing, Sports, Youth Games | Read More

Van Aanholt wins Laser 2009 Orange Bowl Youth Regatta

After four days of sailing 12 races, everyone was a winner at the 2009 Orange Bowl hosted by Coral Reef Yacht Club. The weather had cooperated with lots of sunshine and wind. Co-Chairs Wendy Kamilar and Pat Ficaro set out the many awards and Registrar Carol Ewing filled the huge silver Trophy Bowl with...

January 4th, 2010 | Events, International, Sailing | Read More

Young Optimist sailers in action

Sometimes young kids have big dreams and want to challenge themselves. 9 Optimist sailors between 11 and 15 years of age challenged themselves to sail in an Optimist of 2 ½ meter from “Klein Curacao” to Curacao. A 30 km crossing on open sea with high waves and strong winds. On Saturday 13...

June 28th, 2009 | Events, National, Sailing, Sports | Read More