23rd of September 2020
In
Rotterdam on Lake Kralingen, every Wednesday evening a lot of
sailors are busy with their sailing boat. Several classes are present and of course
a lot of Soling sailors are also present at the KZC yacht club. Holland has had
an Indian summer of two weeks, but just on Wednesday the Indian Summer was
finished. Between rain showers the regatta was sailed. Two short speed regattas
were sailed, before the darkness was falling in. Light and frequently changing
wind were the challenge for the Soling sailors.
The first start for the five solings was a bit messy, because the O-jol and laser yachts, about 50 yachts, were also busy with preparing their start. Han van Veen with the pink Soling was pushed over the line and had to start again. But with a smart lap he finished as 3rd. With clever, tactic and technical very nice sailing Ben Boogaerdt with NED 37, won the first regatta. Ben was sailing with Gerben den Hartog and Ard Koorevaar. 2nd was Bram Soethoudt with NED 38. The second sprint was again for Ben Boogaerdt and his crew. 2nd Bram Soethoudt and 3rd Han van Veen.
After sail
was of course very nice with ‘creative’ stories and nice Dutch beer. September
30th is the last evening Regatta in Rotterdam. Who will become the
Soling champion for this year?
Hans van Gent
