Latest News & Events
22/04/2018
Upcoming courses
Harbour Manoeuvre Training: Weekends of 5/6 and 26/27 May
RYA ISAF Offshore Safety: Saturday, 28 April
RYA Small Craft Sea Survival: Sunday, 29 April
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Upcoming courses
Harbour Manoeuvre Training: Weekends of 5/6 and 26/27 May
RYA ISAF Offshore Safety: Saturday, 28 April
RYA Small Craft Sea Survival: Sunday, 29 April
Read more
20/04/2018
BlueOne's first sail of the season!
On 17 April 2018, after a long winter of preparation our yacht BlueOne was relaunched and then sailed from Wemeldinge to her new home: Colijnsplaat marina, berth E35, a location which offers an even better starting point for sailing outings in the Oosterschelde and beyond.
This first day under sail in perfect wind conditions also marked the end of the comprehensive maintenance work carried out by CNCE volunteers and professional technicians (visit our maintenance photo gallery). BlueOne is now equipped with a brand new B&G system with a chart plotter in the cockpit, a new VHF system and an AIS through which the boat can see and be seen by other vessels at all times during navigation.
A big thank you to Massimo, who coordinated the works, and to all CNCE members who helped to get the boat ready! The collective effort amounts to 100s of hours of planning and work. We invite all members to make full use of BlueOne and enjoy the season by joining our activities!
BlueOne's first sail of the season!
On 17 April 2018, after a long winter of preparation our yacht BlueOne was relaunched and then sailed from Wemeldinge to her new home: Colijnsplaat marina, berth E35, a location which offers an even better starting point for sailing outings in the Oosterschelde and beyond.
This first day under sail in perfect wind conditions also marked the end of the comprehensive maintenance work carried out by CNCE volunteers and professional technicians (visit our maintenance photo gallery). BlueOne is now equipped with a brand new B&G system with a chart plotter in the cockpit, a new VHF system and an AIS through which the boat can see and be seen by other vessels at all times during navigation.
A big thank you to Massimo, who coordinated the works, and to all CNCE members who helped to get the boat ready! The collective effort amounts to 100s of hours of planning and work. We invite all members to make full use of BlueOne and enjoy the season by joining our activities!
16/04/2018
Try out CNCE's Laser 16 at WVD on lake Hombeek on a WE or even a normal workday!
The new sailing season has started last weekend 14/15 April for the CNCE dinghy fleet stationed at WVD on lake Hombeek near Brussels and composed of one single-handed standard Laser dinghy, a second "performance rigged" one and a Laser 16 with a five-crew maximum capacity. Dimitri is ready to show members and above all sailing beginners how safely the Laser 16 sails. A specific call is made to prospective coaches who need to "learn the ropes". For more details, please contact Dimitri (phone to 0473 65 26 31 or send him an e-mail) and follow the driving instructions.
Try out CNCE's Laser 16 at WVD on lake Hombeek on a WE or even a normal workday!
The new sailing season has started last weekend 14/15 April for the CNCE dinghy fleet stationed at WVD on lake Hombeek near Brussels and composed of one single-handed standard Laser dinghy, a second "performance rigged" one and a Laser 16 with a five-crew maximum capacity. Dimitri is ready to show members and above all sailing beginners how safely the Laser 16 sails. A specific call is made to prospective coaches who need to "learn the ropes". For more details, please contact Dimitri (phone to 0473 65 26 31 or send him an e-mail) and follow the driving instructions.
05/03/2018
Not to be missed! Conference by Jimmy Cornell on Thursday, 25 October
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.
Save the date!
Not to be missed! Conference by Jimmy Cornell on Thursday, 25 October
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.
Save the date!
Beginners' Course 2018 (Practical Part)
Bruinisse, 2/3 June
Curious or already a passionate sailor? Total beginner or just need a refresher? Visit our gallery and Facebook to get a flavour of the fantastic atmosphere! Book now!
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Offshore Safety & Sea survivalLearn how to prevent and deal with emergencies offshore, practice the use of liferafts and other equipment and practice your skills in the NEMO33 swimming pool in Uccle! 28/29 April
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Harbour ManoeuvresImprove your boat handling skills and learn how to manoeuvre a yacht in confined spaces!
10 sessions between 14 April and 10 June 2018 held in Nieuwpoort, Belgium. |
5ème Rallye des Belges
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Barcolana 50
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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 Official Facebook Page
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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 get on the water?
Check out the full Sailing Programme and Calendar 2018!
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!
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!
