The Dutch Skiff Grand Prix attracts highly skilled sailors from all over the world. The international 18 footer sailing teams will come to race each other during the Dutch GP.
It is spectacular, incredibly fast and a beautiful spectacle to watch, even without knowledge of sailing. The international teams have three days ahead of many races. Visitors are more than welcome around the regatta area on the Grevelingen lake to encourage these spectacular boats.
The 18ft skiffs is a real "speed machine". The boat is made of exotic light weight materials combined with modern technologies. Combined, this makes the 18FT skiff an advanced racing machine. Top speed of 50km p/h are no exception, powered only by wind and muscle strength. Each boat is equipped with a large sail area, wings and trapeze wires to generate maximum speeds.
It is spectacular, incredibly fast and a beautiful spectacle to watch, even without knowledge of sailing. The international teams have three days ahead of many races. Visitors are more than welcome around the regatta area on the Grevelingen lake to encourage these spectacular boats.
Aftersail
The event provides aftersail drinks and beachparty for all competitors and sponsors near the boatpark and race office. We invite all sailors to join us and share your enthusiasm about skiff sailing with our sponsors and partners.