Latest News & Events
15/06/2018
2nd Nav'Apero - Wednesday, 20 June
Our 1st Nav'Apero was a huge success. If you missed it, would like to join again or catch up after the Beginners' Course, let's meet at the Funky Monkey, rue Archimede 65, 1000 Brussels, as of 18:00 (happy hour till 19:00; kitchen open till 21:30). Look out for the CNCE logo: we'll be on the terrace (at the back, left-hand side), but you may also watch the World Cup inside... See you there!
2nd Nav'Apero - Wednesday, 20 June
Our 1st Nav'Apero was a huge success. If you missed it, would like to join again or catch up after the Beginners' Course, let's meet at the Funky Monkey, rue Archimede 65, 1000 Brussels, as of 18:00 (happy hour till 19:00; kitchen open till 21:30). Look out for the CNCE logo: we'll be on the terrace (at the back, left-hand side), but you may also watch the World Cup inside... See you there!
15/06/2018
Conference by Jimmy Cornell on Thursday, 25 October - Book now!
On invitation of the CNCE, cruising legend, bestselling author and founder of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) Jimmy Cornell will come to Brussels! Venue: Charlemagne building, Rue de la Loi 170, time: 7.30pm.
Conference by Jimmy Cornell on Thursday, 25 October - Book now!
On invitation of the CNCE, cruising legend, bestselling author and founder of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) Jimmy Cornell will come to Brussels! Venue: Charlemagne building, Rue de la Loi 170, time: 7.30pm.
CNCE beginners right on course in Bruinisse
On 2/3 June, old and new CNCE members got together for the traditional two-day sailing experience in Bruinisse, Zeeland. Like every year, the Club’s Beginners’ Course had plenty to offer: sailing on valks and yachts with experienced skippers and coaches, valk regattas and a barbecue buffet on Saturday night followed by party music and caipirinhas mixed by DJ Carlos. The participants spent a weekend in the good company of like-minded people - some curious, others already passionate about sailing.
A big thank you to all those who took part - beginners and volunteers - we hope to see you back very soon!
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Approaching Tenerife
Sunshine CruisesIn July, CNCE organises a sailing cruise in the Saronic Gulf, Greece, and in November members will cast off to complete Leg III of the Canary Islands adventure.
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Antwerp RaceClassic end-of-season race up the Schelde estuary, ending in Antwerp. 12-14 October. Check out Last year's race and the Antwerp Race website Official Facebook Page
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Harbour ManoeuvresBetween 14 April and 10 June 2018, CNCE organised 10 Harbour Manoeuvres courses in Nieuwpoort, Belgium.
Every year, these boat-handling sessions offer sailors an opportunity to learn how to berth and manoeuvre a yacht in confined spaces.
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CruisingCruising is about exploring and (re-)discovering the world from a different perspective. It involves learning about the marine environment, mastering the boat, living together, sharing and caring. It also involves relaxing and enjoying. Our Club organises many cruises in the sailing areas of Belgium, the Netherlands, UK and France aboard our boat BlueOne, but also in the Mediterranean and other seas. Look at our calendar of events!
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RacingRacing ups the sailing experience to the competitive level. It is about optimising the performance of the boat and the crew. It is about learning to exploit the wind, the current, the landscape, the racing rules and other competitors errors. In the end it is also about adrenaline and excitment, Our club takes part in several races in Belgium and the Netherlands.
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Dinghy SailingDinghies are more sensitive and reactive than cruisers and allow getting easier and faster sensations, fun and sometimes...swimming! Dinghy sailing can be recommended for building experience and developing and sharpening your maritime sense. Our club keeps two single-handed Laser dinghies at Hombeek lake close to Brussels, where it will also operate a Laser 16 dinghy (PAX = 5) in 2018 for sailing demonstrations and trainings.
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Ready to set sail?
Check out the full Sailing Programme and Calendar!
ATLANTIC CALLING
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In the spring of 2017, seasoned CNCE skipper Ken Patterson embarked on the trip of a lifetime. He sailed his boat down the western coast of Europe to the Canaries and Cape Verde. In January 2018, he completed the transatlantic leg of his journey. After cruising the Caribbean, he reached the Portuguese Island Ilhas das Flores (Azores) on 27 May!
In the spring of 2017, seasoned CNCE skipper Ken Patterson embarked on the trip of a lifetime. He sailed his boat down the western coast of Europe to the Canaries and Cape Verde. In January 2018, he completed the transatlantic leg of his journey. After cruising the Caribbean, he reached the Portuguese Island Ilhas das Flores (Azores) on 27 May!