10/03/2026
Curaçao Nationals, Submitted by Alex Roose
It was another wonderful 52nd ISCA National Championship on September 19-20. The number of participants was somewhat disappointing at six, but many of those absent this time will undoubtedly be back in the near future.
Eddy, Carola, and the team at Brakkeput once again ensured perfect organization.
Unlike typical September weather, there was a strong breeze on both days, causing many to even bring out the "Jens." For those who do not know where that name comes from: the Jens rig became famous when Jens Hookanson, weighing 64 kg, won the 1976 Sunfish North American Championship as a 16-year-old. Many sailors attributed part of that success to this then-innovative rigging.
The races were dominated by the trio that ultimately stood on the podium. As always -- and that is the beauty of the Sunfish -- large age differences are possible without being reflected in the results. For instance, Jürgen and Richendly achieved the same number of points after nine races, yet they differ in age by 43 years. In short, there is always hope for future success.
Photo of the award ceremony: Left Sjors (3rd), middle Jürgen (1st), right Richendly (2nd)