SB20 Belgium

09/02/2026

Solidarity in the SB20 Class: More Than Just Racing !

In the SB20 class, we race hard on the water, but once we step ashore, we are one big family. This was proven once again last weekend by a heartwarming example of true sportsmanship and camaraderie.

The Story: From Dublin to Schiphol (with a detour)

On February 7th, experienced sailor Cédric De Bleye stepped up to support newcomer Elina Cnudde, working hard to set up an "all female" racing team for next seasons. Elina is the proud new owner of a second-hand SB20, and together they flew to Dublin for the official commissioning and inspection of her boat.

The trip went smoothly until the return flight. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Cédric and Elina found themselves stranded at Schiphol Airport, with no direct way to get back to Belgium :-(

One Call Was All It Took

Instead of spending the night at the airport, the solution was just one phone call away. A quick call to the Dutch Class President, Bastiaan van Nunen, was all it took. Without a second thought, he hopped in his car to pick up his fellow sailors and drive them safely across the border to Belgium. A late night trip of about 5 hours! A very big shout out for that :-)

"This is exactly the spirit that makes our class so unique. We don’t leave anyone behind—whether that’s on the racecourse or at an airport."

Why This Matters?

This story perfectly illustrates why we are so proud of the SB20 community:

* Mentorship: Experienced sailors like Cédric helping newcomers like Elina find their way.
* Going the Extra Mile: Class presidents who don’t just manage the fleet but are there for its fellow members when it counts.
* A Global Network: When you buy an SB20, you’re not just buying a boat; you’re joining a family.

Welcome to the fleet, Elina! And a huge thank you to Cédric De Bleye and Bastiaan van Nunen for showing us how it’s done.

01/10/2025

FLASH NEWS 💥 Nettuno Yacht Club and the of Ostend have reached an agreement in the mutual commitment to the promotion and development of the SB20 class as a platform for competition, friendship and international cooperation 👏🏻⛵️

Since the twinning, both Clubs have committed to:
1️⃣ Promote regular contacts, exchanges and cooperation in the field of sailing.
2️⃣ Support initiatives aimed at the growth and visibility of the SB20 class.
3️⃣ Encourage participation in joint regattas, training programs and cultural events.
4️⃣ Promote mutual friendship and solidarity between the members of the two clubs.

🤝 Thus is born a lasting partnership, based on respect, cooperation and shared love for the sea. Congratulations 🎉

01/10/2025

FLASH NEWS 💥 Nettuno Yacht Club and the Royal North Sea Yacht Club of Ostend have reached an agreement in the mutual commitment to the promotion and development of the SB20 class as a platform for competition, friendship and international cooperation 👏🏻⛵️

Since the twinning, both Clubs have committed to:
1️⃣ Promote regular contacts, exchanges and cooperation in the field of sailing.
2️⃣ Support initiatives aimed at the growth and visibility of the SB20 class.
3️⃣ Encourage participation in joint regattas, training programs and cultural events.
4️⃣ Promote mutual friendship and solidarity between the members of the two clubs.

🤝 Thus is born a lasting partnership, based on respect, cooperation and shared love for the sea. CongratulationsSB20 ClasslDevoti SailinglAssociazione Italiana SB20SB20

Translated from: https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/altri-sport/vela/2025/09/20-143291365/gemellaggio_tra_i_yacht_club_marina_di_nettuno_e_royal_north_sea_di_ostenda

29/08/2025

The 2025 SB20 European Championship in Ostend came down to the final race 🔥⛵️ Relive all the action, drama and highlights from one of the toughest SB20 regattas of the year in this final video.

SB20 Class Royal North Sea Yacht Club

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26/08/2025

Some photos from Devoti Sailing party, that will go down in history as a THE BEST PARTY EVER 💃🕺 It has set the level high for the next year's SB20 Worlds in Hyeres! The presentation of which by Ed Russo announced an ambitious goal of 90 boats. Can we beat that? Thank you, Luca Devoti, thank you Brugse Zot and Funky D band 🙏 Comment below if you enjoyed it 🤪👇

25/08/2025

The prize-giving ceremony awarded the teams in the following nominations:

🙋🏻‍♀️ Top 3 Female teams, where the all-female team from Malta of Gabriella Mifsud, Anna Basalkina, Mattea Ciantar and Emilie Gregory won the first place 🇲🇹

Team Bgrid of Alain Mathijs with skipper Hannelien Borghijs were second 🇧🇪 and team FRA 3763 of Camille Duverger were third 🇫🇷

👨🏻‍🦳Top 3 Masters team, where the Irish team venuesworld.com of Ger Dempsey, Colin Galavan and Artem Basalkin won the first place 🇮🇪

Team MXTC of Marco van Driel were second 🇳🇱 and team SquiB of Pascal Bakker were third (no photo) 🇳🇱

👦🏻 Top 3 Youth teams, where FFVoile Youth team of Paul Loiseau, Aristide Delin, Camille Pfaff and Manen Giannantonil won the first place 🇫🇷

Team of Ian Garreta were second 🇫🇷 and team Bgrid of Alain Mathijs with skipper Hannelien Borghijs were third 🇧🇪

23/08/2025

23/08/2025

💥 The 2025 SB20 European Championship came down to a nail-biting final race, where the title was decided in a head-to-head battle 🇦🇪🇬🇧Full report on our website 👇🏻

SB20 Class Royal North Sea Yacht Club Devoti Sailing Brugse Zot Sport Vlaanderen Oostende - de Stad aan Zee

The 2025 SB20 European Championship came down to a nail-biting final race, where the title was decided in a head-to-head battle. The top two teams fought until the very end with every shift, wave and tactical move shaping the outcome of an unforgettable regatta in Ostend. “It was a very tight day ...