![]() ![]() ![]() GER - Matthias Huber & Dominik Volke, 30 points GBR - David Lloyd & Joanna Jones-Pierce, 20 points ![]() Hopefully the exposure to the ten countries that were represented this year, will bring new sailors to the Caribbean.'ĭart 18 Worlds 2009 - Final top five after 9 races and one discard:įRA - Emmanuel Dodé & Fred Moreau, 9 points The Tornado is still a beautiful boat to sail here.'Īccording to event organizer Edwin Lodder (NED) the twentieth edition of the Aruba Heineken Catamaran Regatta is going to be a true jubilee: 'In 2010, we will try to bring as many former and new competitors together in another great sailing week on Aruba. We could have beaten John, in case he would capsize. It is unfortunate that we couldn't do the last one in the big breeze. It started with rough conditions, which was a bit too much for us, so we didn't sail the first race. Leo Ambtman and Maarten Kroon finished third overall with their Tornado. We are grateful for all the assistance on the water.' It took al lot of energy, but it was also good fun. It was great sailing with lots of swimming and a good rescue team.' His crew Smissaert calls it a 'sensational week': 'In fact it was too windy and I normally don't ever say that. Moret: 'This was my 18th Aruba Regatta and I have never experienced this before. This morning, the F18 Capsize Kings John Moret and Paul Smissaert (NED) were relieved that they did not have to test the limits again. ![]() And they came here with the biggest and enthusiatic group.' Next year's Worlds will be in Weymouth / England. France was the only country that hesitated in 2007, when Aruba was chosen as location for the 2009 Worlds. However, it was good to see a bigger Swiss and German attendance, which is good for the class. Unfortunately the crisis spoilt the number of entries. Van Gorp: 'We are all pleased with this spot and it was very well organized. 'Over the last few years, the Aruban Dart 18 fleet has grown from one to seven boats at the moment.' And it was the first time ever that the Caribbean Island hosted a World Championship for catamarans. 'Yesterday at the Annual General Meeting, we proudly announced the Aruban Dart 18 Class Association', says Nicolette van Gorp, Chairman of the International Dart Association (IDA). Wibaux: 'The pressure is gone now, so it is ok. That would bring him close to bronze, but it wasn't meant to be. Thierry Wibaux from France needed today's result in order to get rid off his second discard. It is the first time that a female helmsman makes it to the top five at the Worlds.' Van Gisbergen: 'We didn't come for snorkeling, but it would have been hard to keep the fifth spot. It was a great sailing week.' Nicolette van Gorp and Ruud van Gisbergen (NED) also considered the abandoned race as their luck. It would have been difficult to keep this position with a second discard. 'To be honest, I am glad that we didn't go out sailing today. 'We are absolutely pleased with our fourth place', said Bart Damen from the Netherlands. In 2008, they won the German Nationals and they finished eleventh at the Worlds in the Netherlands. 'We were looking forward to the last fight with Thierry Wibaux, but of course we are also very happy with this result.' It was the fourth event for Huber and Volke as a team. 'This is outstanding', jubilated Matthias Huber. The prize giving will be at Moomba's Beach during a dinner party with live music.Īs soon as the tenth race was officially abandoned, the German sailors started celebrating their medal. John Moret and Paul Smissaert (NED) remain in second position at the Aruba Heineken Catamaran Regatta, followed by Leo Ambtman and Maarten Kroon on the Tornado. The German Dart duo Matthias Huber and Dominik Volke could celebrate its third position. The 28 knots strong trade wind put an early end to the sailing competition and battle for bronze. On Friday November 27, the final race of the Dart 18 Worlds and Aruba Heineken Catamaran Regatta 2009 had to be cancelled. ![]()
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