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FINAL DAY
The last day started with a light wind and sunshine and the end results seem to be clear. These four days we have had all kinds of wind; gusty, strong, shifting and light. This last day was starting with a shifting wind. The first start ended up as a General Recall, but at the next start the Japanese took a first position and kept it well. The second and last race was won by the Dutch.
The Netherlands won two medals; Gold and Bronze. Gold for Rolf de Jong and Esther Pothuis (NED 961), they defended their position well and were far in front of the others. Silver for Thorsten Willemsen and Lena Roehr (GER 407), they never lost their second position. Bronze for Guido Sol and Kristina Gruendken (NED 1341), they fought till the last day and ended up with the same points as Heiko Riffeler and Matthias Riffeler (GER 368). But since Guido Sol and Kristina Gruendken had two first places and Heiko Riffeler and Matthias Riffeler had only one first position, the bronze medal went to the Netherlands.
Day 3: Results and dayreport - Thursday 29th July
Morning started with much wind, rescuers predicted a tough job for themselves. White crests were showing on the waves, waves were spraying in the wind. It took some time to get everyone safely on the water.
The first start ended in a ‘General Recall’, everyone miscalculated the increasing wind. Wind started at 15 knots. At the third race the wind speed increased to 23 knots with gusts of 26 knots. Some boats already decided to resign from the race and return to the harbor. Other had technical problems, like a broken mast, and were pulled back to the harbor. A lot of boats capsized. One boat even got stuck on the anchor line of the lineboat and ended up on top of the line boat.
A heavy day of sailing, some damage and some very good results. All in all a very good sail day. Tomorrow is the last race day with two races.
Rolf de Jong and Esther Pothuis kept their first position well, same as Thorsten Willemsen and Lena Roehr (second position) and Heiko and Matthias Riffeler (third position).
Results and pictures can be found on www.feuropeans2010.nl .
Results:
Provisional - Day 3
Day 2: Dayreport - Wednesday 28th July
The day started as a beautiful sail day: wind & sunshine! 12 to 15 knots wind, this promises a good day. 41 boats went on the water, pressure was on. Three races were sailed and boats regularly capsized caused by waves, wind and boat handling.
Surprisingly, the youth teams performed well on this water. Sailing 4 days under these conditions is a challenge. The FJ class is developing enthusiastically like never before.
The leaders of the championship kept their position. Rolf de Jong and Esther Pothuis (NED 961) defended their first position with a second, fourth and second place. Thortsen Willemsen and Lena Roehr (GER 407)kept their second position with a fifth , second and first place. There are a lot of changes of positions in the result list, due to stronger wind today. The competitors were spread out across the race course.
There will be three races on Thursday and two on Friday. This evening the competitors will duel each other in a friendly beach soccer game.
Day 1 - Dayreport & Results Available
Tuesday July 27th
After a good breakfast at the “Lis” (old Dutch sailing vessel (Tjalk)), the reporters went on the water around 9:30AM. First they had to pick up the radio were after they escorted the competitors to the racing area. Because of no wind all the rescue and jury boats escorted some FJ’s to the starting area.
When they arrived, there was no wind at al. So it was waiting for wind. After 45 minutes wind arrived and the starting line was prepared and marks were placed. This took a lot of time because of the changing wind direction.
The first regatta was won by the Japanese team. The coach was very delightful to see his team winning. During second and third race the wind increased to about 14 knots. The second race was won by a Dutch team; Rolf de Jong and Esther Pothuis, The third race was won by Thorsten Willemsen and Lena Roehr.
Click on this link for the Day1 Results.
Monday July 26th.
The reporters arrived at the yacht club (KNZ&RV at Muiden, Netherlands) around 10:00 AM. Measurement & registration was still in process. Around 12:30 PM all participants were on the water for the practice race.
The conditions were great; about 15 knots wind to 20 knots.
Most of the participants went on the water for the practice race around 1:00 PM. The starting vessel took position about 2 miles above Muiden, near the Island of Pampus. Soon the starting vessel initiated the starting procedure. At the upwind mark some boats already capsized, still the regatta was finished after three rounds. Afterwards all the boats returned to the harbor.
The official opening ceremony of the EC took place around 6:00 PM. The opening was done by the Principal Race Officer Henk Sol. Eight flags were hosted, one for every competing country: Slovenia, Japan, Italy, Germany, Belgium, USA, Luxemburg and the Netherlands. In total 45 teams. The ceremony was closed by a canon shot and the dinner was opened.
In the evening even a birthday celebration party took place of two German competitors. All together, it was a unexpected and pleasant closing of the day.
First Pictures available
See pictures tab
Programme online- July 23 rd, 2010
The final programma can be found here and will be handed out to every competitor upon registration.
Good news for public, family and friends - July 19 th, 2010
The organization has booked a charting vessel. This vessel will sail every day to the racing area to provide good view of the Championship. Public, sponsors, family and friends are given access to this charting vessel (with a maximum of 30 people).
The charting vessel will sail out every race day (tuesday - friday) at approximately 10 am. Drinks can be bought on board, but bring your own food.
Sailing Instrucions online - July 14th, 2010
The Sailing Instructions are available here.
Update of the programme - June 30 th, 2010
Do you want to know more about the EC 2010 programme? Are you interested in what's included in the entry fee? Read more below!
EC 2010 Programme
- Saturday 24 th: campsite and yacht club is open for competitors. If you have plans to come earlier, please contact info@fjeuropeans2010.nl. If you place your tent before the 24th of July, you will have to move your tent in order to place everyone.
- Sunday July 25 th: measurement & registration and traditional Dutch pancakes for lunch!
- Monday July 26 th: measurement, registration, training possibilities, opening ceremony and after the ceremony there will be a sailor's dinner.
- Tuesday July 27 th: racing day 1 ( 3 races) and dinner.
- Wednesday July 28 th: racing day 2 (3 races), dinner and Beach Soccer Game.
- Thursday July 29 th: racing day 3 (3 races) and dinner.
- Friday July 30 th: racing day 4 (2 races), price giving & closing ceremony and afterwards a dinner and a party with a live DJ!
EC 2010 entry fee includes
- Complete meals on monday, tuesday, wednesday, thursday and friday
- Social programme in the evenings
- Camping on the premises of the yacht club (limited space available)
- Additonal rescues, made possible by our main sponsor province Noord-Holland
- Gift bag
- A shirt/polo of the EC FJ 2010 Championship
FJ Europeans 2010 is now on Twitter - May 12th, 2010
You can follow updates and news on Twitter. Log on to Twitter and follow our tweets all day long (username is FJEuropeans2010).
Payment and Registration - April 10th, 2010
Remember that your registration is not complete untill the entry fee is received and confirmed in the registration section on the website.
Account holder name: Stichting Flying Junior Europeans 1996
International transfers:
-IBAN: NL76ABNA0580530612
-BIC: ABNANL2A
Dutch transfers: 580530612
Location: Rotterdam
If you have any problems or questions regarding registration and payments, please contact us as soon as possile by emailing us at: info@fjeuropeans2010.nl
Main Sponsor - April 6 th, 2010 
Province Noord-Holland is main sponsor for the EC 2010, this is in line with her policy for development of sport.
Welcome - January 10 th, 2010
Welcome to the FJ European Championship 2010 Website.
This site will bring to you all the necessary information regarding the FJ European Championship 2010 and news items concerning the event. Please keep yourself abreast of the upcoming information on the site.
The 2010 International FJ European Championship will be held from July 25th to July 30th 2010 in Muiden, The Netherlands. The organizing authority is the Royal Netherlands Yacht Club (KNZ&RV) in cooperation with the Stichting Flying Junior Europeans 1996 under the auspices of the International Flying Junior Organization (IFJO) and the Royal Netherlands Yachting Union (Watersportverbond).
Muiden is a well known sailing venue in the Netherlands, situated on the South coast of the IJsselmeer, close to the city of Amsterdam. Many international regattas have already been organised successfully from Muiden. Amongst many other regattas and championships, the 1996 FJ European Championship and the 2003 FJ World Championship were organised from Muiden.
We look forward to welcoming you as a competitor to the FJ European Championship 2010 in Muiden, July 25th to 30th!
Guido Sol (President), Sonja Kalkhoven (Secretary), Jens de Waardt (Treasurer), Sebastiaan Klaasen, Elske Vermeij & Bert Wolff