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A Whale feels at home in cold water-Balena-(*) too, then. We have explored the UK’s east coast before and visited the Orkney Islands, although short , in 2019. During HRC’s February event at the Kerkschip in Antwerp, Paul van den Heuvel of the Op Stok3 told us he would be sailing to the Shetlands this […]

During the winter happening and HRC meeting at ‘t Patijntje in Ghent, the suggestion was made to go on a trip together at Whitsun. Antwerp was initially indicated as the destination, but the uncertain operation of the locks brought up an alternative: the Belgian coast. One thing was certain: we would meet somewhere on 7, […]

Sometimes unexpected things happen in our (sailors’) lives. We have all experienced that at one time or another. And even in the life of the illustrious Poerstamper Bokaal, it is no different. Our bokaal was temporarily off the radar, but after some detective work, it suddenly resurfaced again. Fortunately, because the bokaal is an essential […]

Thursday 22 May, the ALV (general members’ meeting ) took place at the clubhouse of the Scheveningen yacht club. After a delicious Indian buffet, the main focus of the meeting was to discuss the 2024 annual accounts. With great appreciation for the work of our treasurer Emily Holtkamp, the members’ meeting agreed to close the […]

Another HRC Noord Event was organised during the weekend of 16 – 18 May. Reception was Friday evening in the old harbour of Stavoren.   Huib Jan de Graaf handed over a survival kit to all participants there in his own playful way. A fat nod to a harsh night’s sailing. With a brisk wind […]

It has been five years since we held a photo competition among HRC members. That yielded quite a few nice pictures, so we thought it would be a good idea to repeat it again. The idea is that you send in your best picture, which is based on your beautiful Hallberg-Rassy or has a link […]

Dear connectie-friends, Over the Whitsun weekend, we are holding a multi-day Hallberg-Rassy meeting in Ostend. We will be guests of the RNSYC. On Saturday 7 June we will gather at the Montgommerydock during the day. The entire visitors’ pontoon will be kept free for us. There is room for around 25 Hallberg-Rassy’s. Programme: Saturday 7 […]

On 22 May 2025, our Annual General Meeting (JALV) will take place, this time at the clubhouse of the Jachtclub Scheveningen, located at Hellingweg 98, 2583 WH Den Haag. Prior to the JALV, there will be the opportunity for an aperitif and Indian buffet, walk-in from 18:00. The agenda for the JALV will already be […]

Dear Connectie friends, It’s time again for a fantastic sailing weekend with the Hallberg-Rassy Connectie! For three days we will enjoy adventure, fun and, of course, sailing. Programme: Friday 16 May Stavoren – Gathering from 19:00 Palaver at 20:30 Start night trip towards Enkhuizen at 22:15 A romantic sailing trip under the stars and full […]

The editors of the HRC website received the following report of the successful meeting on Saturday 22 February in Antwerp. Initiatives like this, to provide a report of an HRC event, are something we like to see. It is nice, especially for the organisers who put a lot of work into it, to get feedback […]

While filming a movie for outgoing chairman Robbert-Jan in the Slijkgat at the end of 2024, I was actually busy looking for and finding a new Kendu! And that worked out so well, that at the time of the HRC New Year’s meeting I prepared the delivery from Sweden to Bruinisse together with my son […]

During the Whitsun weekend (7-9 June), we will be guests of the RNSYC-Ostend. We will moor in the Montgommery dock. The entire visitor pontoon will be kept free for the HRC. The programme is not yet entirely fixed. In any case, we foresee a jetty drink on Saturday. And on Sunday evening there will be […]

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On 12 January, we will host our New Year’s drinks at the place where it all started for the Connection in 2018! A great time to catch up and learn about, for example, beautiful holiday sailing destinations that other members have visited or that you want to pass on to new members. In short, a […]

Volgend jaar alweer de 4e HR SOLOTOUR. Deze keer gaan we naar Chatham in 2025. Alle deelnemers starten vanuit hun eigen thuishaven, gezamenlijk of individueel. Op een door de deelnemers zelf gekozen moment. Voor eigen rekening en risico. Moment suprême: Zaterdag 24 mei 2025 16.00 uur The Command House Chatham Alwaar het logboek wordt getekend. […]

For the 2021 Captains Dinner, we, Rob and José Hunck of the HR 342 SurRender, had offered to organise a Singelpark walk around the old centre of Leiden for interested parties prior to this activity. Due to cancellation by Corona, this did not materialise at the time. This year, the opportunity arose to still organise […]

Like last year, it was again held in the society of the Royal Watersports Association De Kaag in Warmond. And like previous times, it was wet during the ferry crossing, it seems like it always rains when the Connection meets at the Kaag. Nevertheless, around 90 members had made the crossing. A good turnout, but […]

On 12 January, we will host our New Year’s drinks at the place where it all started for the Connection in 2018! A great time to catch up and learn about, for example, beautiful holiday sailing destinations that other members have visited or that you want to pass on to new members. In short, a […]

On Thursday 12 December next, we would like to meet again with all Flemish members of the Hallberg-Rassy Connectie and members who have their boat moored at the estuary of the Westerschelde in Ghent from 18h00 at the Patyntje restaurant, Gordunakaai 91 in 9000 Ghent(www.patyntje.be). There is ample parking at the restaurant. By foot from […]