Category Archives: Half Ton Classics Cup 2016

The opening day of the Half Ton Classics Cup in Nieuwpoort, Belgium brought overcast skies, fickle light winds and a big challenge for both the competitors and the Koninklijke Yachtclub Nieuwpoort’s Race Committee. The Half Ton Class brings together the … Continue reading →

Congratulations to Race 1 Overall Winner Per Elisa and Classic Division Winner Waverider!

The final leg was just a short clearing beat to the line where Per Elisa took line honours with Checkmate second to cross. Red Cloud crossed in third and must be very pleased with their race. We’ll have corrected time … Continue reading →

As anticipated the first run was a painfully slow affair. But slow doesn’t mean dull and as they came round the mark Per Elisa has taken a generous lead with Checkmate now second. Red Cloud sailed a lovely leg to … Continue reading →

The 4-5 knots held reasonably well up the first beat but it was hard work picking the shifts and patches. First round was Superhero followed by Checkmate and Per Elisa. But as they came around the wind has dropped to … Continue reading →

The wind is still light but we now have about 3-5 knots across the course and the tide is slack so the race committee is going for race 1. We’re going into photo mode now so more later.

We are out in the race area but the wind is very light. Tempting bands of light wind roll down the course periodically but between them it’s very light and extremely shifty. The race officer and his team are constantly … Continue reading →

Good morning everyone and welcome to the opening day of racing here in Nieuwport. Unfortunately summer has deserted us and today we have grey skies and very little wind – even the famous wind socks sculpture at the entrance to … Continue reading →

Saturday 19 August – Nieuwpoort, Belgium – The 2018 Half Ton Classics Cup was officially opened this evening with a wonderful champagne reception at the Koninklijke Yacht Club Nieuwpoort where Commodore Baudouin Meyhui welcomed the competitors and paid tribute to all the … Continue reading →

Nieuwpoort, Belgium – 9 August 2018 – The Half Ton Class makes a welcome return to Nieuwpoort in Belgium for the 2018 Half Ton Classics Cup, which will take place from 20 to 24 August 2018 and will be hosted by … Continue reading →