Sessan Cup 2025 – Event Announcement
The Dutch Folkboat Club (in Dutch: Nederlandse Folkboot Club) is excited to announce that the Sessan Cup 2025 will be take place in the Netherlands from September 18th to 20th – 2025.
The event will be hosted by The Royal Dutch Sailing and Rowing Association (KNZ&RV) located in Muiden.
Before the Sessan Cup, the Dutch Open Nordic Folkboat Championship will be held during the Zuiderzee Regatta on September 13th and 14th at the KNZ&RV. International participants are warmly invited to join this event, which serves as an excellent warm-up and preparation for the Sessan Cup.
- September 13-14: Dutch Open Nordic Folkboat Championship
- September 18-20: Sessan Cup – 2025
The KNZ&RV has a rich history and has played a significant role in the development of water sports in the country. It was instrumental in founding the Royal Netherlands Watersport Association and the Royal Dutch Rowing Federation. The KNZ&RV is known for its commitment to promoting sailing and rowing and is a trusted and well know yacht club for many sailing classes for having their class events organised. Besides being the homeport for the Dutch Royal family, the KNZ&RV offers;
- A welcoming club set in a beautiful location with excellent facilities.
- A top-notch race committee equipped with the latest technology, including remote-operated buoys.
- Within walking distance of the charming and historic city of Muiden and the Muiderslot.
- Just a 15-minute drive from the vibrant city centre of Amsterdam.
- Convenient bus connections to Amsterdam and the Weesp train station.
- All necessary facilities for lifting Folkboats from their trailers.
- Parking available for trailers, cars, and campers during events.
The racing area will be located between the harbour of Muiden and Forteiland Pampus on the IJmeer. Forteiland Pampus, an artificial island near Amsterdam, was constructed in the late 19th century as part of the Defence Line of Amsterdam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site designed to protect the city from naval attacks.
The Sessan Cup will be awarded to the 2-boat team that is classed the highest after the races. Racing in both events will be conducted under the NFIA rules, with white sails and whisker poles. All participants need to bring their own boat.
Please visit the Manage2Sail website to find the Notice of Race and finalize your registration for the Sessan Cup 2025.
Link: Manage2sail.com or scan QR-code >>
NoR and Manage2Sail website for the Dutch Open Nordic Folkboat Championship will be provided soon)