The Vintage Yachting Games are an international Quadrennial multi class sailing event for former Olympic classes and the former Classes of the Paralympic Games. The Vintage Games is held every four years.Vintage Yachting Games
The idea behind the Vintage is to Organize a four yearly high-end event in the calendars of all the former (Paralympic) Olympic Classes after their discontinuation at the Olympics or Paralympic Games. First the idea was discusses and developed locally by Rudy den Outer and representatives of several Dutch class organizations of former Olympic classes (Martijn van der Driest of Europe, Harold Wijgers of Flying Dutchman, Johan Offermans of Soling, Michiel van Dis of Dragon and Hans Nadorp of 5.5 Metre). In the next phase the presidents/chairman of the international classes became involved (Jan Abrahamsen of Europe class, Theo Meus of O-Jolle, Alberto Barenghi of Flying Dutchman, Rose Hoeksema of Soling and Rupert Fisher of Dragon).
The first edition was held in Medemblik 20–27 September 2008. During the closing ceremony the next host country, Italy, received the Vintage flag from the mayor of Medemblik, Th. van Eijk.
The Vintage Yachting Games Organization (VYGO), a foundation under Dutch Law, was founded on 11 December 2006 by Rudy den Outer, Nancy Schoof and Sebastian Hopf. The VYGO has since become the governing body of the Vintage Yachting Games, whose structure and actions are defined by her constitution and charter. The VYGO's ownership lies with the Vintage Yachting Classes.
Vintage Yachting Games principles The Vintage Yachting Games are governed by the following set of principles: Charter Vintage Yachting Games Constitution Vintage Yachting Games VYGrules Standard VYG Notice of Race Standard VYG Sailing Instructions
Charter Vintage Yachting Games The constitution of the Vintage Yachting Games Organization is based upon the Vintage Yachting Games Charter. Decisions made by the board or supervisory board and even race management must be in line with this charter: Sailing is a sport to be performed with light sailing vessels (yachts). Sailing is done by sailors. Sailors participate in the sport in order to win races or series. This winning must be reached only by fair sailing, superior speed, strategically and tactical maneuvering, use of knowledge, excellent performance of skill and showing correct behavior The Vintage Yachting Games is the result of the organized action, carried out under the authority of the Stichting Vintage Yachting Games Organization (VYGO), of all participating individuals and entities who like the game of Sailing. Its symbol is the yachts logo All Individual Competitors, Judges, Coaches, Measurers, Members of the Regatta Committee, Sponsors, Organizers, Supervisory board members as well as board members regard the Competing Sailor in the Vintage Yachting Games as the most important stakeholder of the Vintage Yachting Games. They must act in order to guard the interest of those Sailors. The way active and competitive sailors want to play the game of Sailing is paramount for the Vintage Yachting Games The interest of Vintage Yachting Games sailors in a specific class will be guarded by the relevant International Class Organizations (ICO) participating in the Vintage Yachting Games Organization's Supervisory Board During the Vintage Yachting Games the sailors represent their National Class Organization (NCO) In the absence of a NCO the relevant ICO will act in her place Any form of discrimination with regard to a country or a person on grounds of race, religion, politics, gender or otherwise is incompatible with the object Vintage Yachting Games and its organization
Constitution of Vintage Yachting Games The constitution governs the way of management of the VYGO. This is the deed under Dutch law of the VYGO foundation.
VYG rules Describes under what conditions the Vintage Yachting Games edition will be sailed, organized and managed.
Standard VYG Notice of Race (NOR) This document is the basis of the final NOR that is determined in cooperation by the Host club and the VYGO. The final NOR must be published at least one year before the start of the first race of a Vintage Yachting Games edition.
Standard VYG Sailing Instructions (SI) This document is the basis of the final SI that is determined in cooperation by the Host club and the VYGO. The final SI must be published at least one month before the first race of a Vintage Yachting Games edition.
Vintage Yachting Games Event Structure
The structure of an edition of the Vintage Yachting Games is similar to that of an Olympic sailing event. It consists of: Opening ceremony if possible with fleet review A series of races per Vintage Yachting Class (at least 7 scheduled) A closing ceremony that includes the Vintage InterPares (VIP) race and medal presentation. Also the country trophy will be handed to the winning country. Passing of the Vintage Yachting Games Flag to the next host country Celebration
Fleet review The fleet review of is a part of the opening ceremony of the Vintage. The element can be compared with the athletes parade into the stadium at the opening of the Olympics.
The races of the Vintage Yachting Games
Each edition of the Vintage Yachting Games will have a series of at least seven scheduled races per Vintage Yachting Class. At least five races must be completed to make a valid series. The top three of each Vintage class are granted the right to fly the Vintage Yachting Games logo in gold, silver or bronze in her mainsail for the next four years.
Vintage InterPares race
As a part of the closing ceremony the winning helmsman of each class will sail one final race in a former Olympic class. The winner will be win the title of Vintage InterPares (VIP) and is granted the right to fly the Vintage Yachting Games logo in her sail for the next four years. The VIP race is the substitute for the medalrace during the Olympic sailing event. In 2008 the 12' Dinghy was used for the VIP race.
Country Trophy
The country trophy is handed to the national team of the best performing country during an edition of the Vintage. This trophy is donated by the artist, sailor, International Judge and former international umpire Menno Meyer.
Venues Vintage Edition Year Venue From Opening Closing Classes Host Club(s) 1 2008IJsselmeer (Medemblik) 20 September 21 September 27 September Europe, O-Jolle, Flying Dutchman, Soling, DragonSZ & WV Uitdam 2 2012 Lake Como (Bellano & Dervio) 7 July 8 July 14 July Europe, O-Jolle, Flying Dutchman, Tempest, Soling, Dragon & 5.5 MetreMultilario3 2016 Weymouth Bay (Weymouth) Cancelled by host clubWeymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy2018 Øresund (Hellerup) 16 September 17 September 22 September 12' Dinghy, O-Jolle & SolingKongelig Dansk Yachtklub & Hellerup Sejlklub
Classes
To become a Vintage Yachting Class a class must: Be a former Olympic class or former Class in the Paralympics Still be sailed in regattas in five or more countries Have one single set of class rules Be represented in the VYGO's supervisory board.
The Vintage Yachting Classes consist of 13 Classes. The Vintage Yachting Classes are eligible for competition in the Vintage Yachting Games.
Class Type Design Sailors Trapeze Mainsail Jibb/Genoa Spinnaker Gender 2008 2012 2018 Europe Dinghy One-Design 1 0 + - - • • • • 12' Dinghy (International 12' Rule) Dinghy One-Design 1 0 + - - • VIP VIP VIP 2.4 Metre Keelboat Metre Rule 1 0 + + - O-Jolle Dinghy One-Design 1 0 + - - • • • 12m² Sharpie Dinghy One-Design 2 0 + + - Flying Dutchman Dinghy One-Design 2 1 + + + • • Tempest Keelboat One-Design 2 1 + + + • Yngling Keelboat One-Design 3 1 + + + Star Keelboat One-Design 2 0 + + - Soling Keelboat One-Design 3 0 + + + • • • Dragon Keelboat One-Design 285 kgmax. 4 0 + + + • • 5.5 Metre Keelboat Metre Rule 3 0 + + + • 6 Metre Keelboat Metre Rule 5 0 + + + Events 7 9 4 • = Event in this year VIP = Used for the Vintage Inter Pares race = Open event = Female event = Male event
Facts and figures These facts and figures aere based upon the entries documented in the Official Vintage Results and on the Wikipedia pages: 2008 Vintage Yachting Games 2008 Vintage Yachting Games – Europe Female 2008 Vintage Yachting Games – Europe Male 2008 Vintage Yachting Games – O-Jolle 2008 Vintage Yachting Games – Flying Dutchman 2008 Vintage Yachting Games – Soling 2008 Vintage Yachting Games – Dragon 2012 Vintage Yachting Games 2012 Vintage Yachting Games – Women's Europe 2012 Vintage Yachting Games – Men's Europe 2012 Vintage Yachting Games – O-Jolle 2012 Vintage Yachting Games – Flying Dutchman 2012 Vintage Yachting Games – Tempest 2012 Vintage Yachting Games – Soling 2012 Vintage Yachting Games – Dragon 2012 Vintage Yachting Games – 5.5 Metre 2018 Vintage Yachting Games
Country trophy VintageWinning CountryPoints2008Netherlands38692012Germany53132018Netherlands3205
Medal table
Statistics The statistics are based upon the boats that are taken into account in the final results. For 2008 this were all entries. For 2012 only the paid entries.
200820122018 Total 22 4 4203 27 3 3 3 3 3 3 44 2 2 3103 16 84 12 3 3 8251 34 9 1 10 18333 54 68 14 639 45 2 2 1 1 232821 72 38 11 3 3 2 2 3 3 10 10 32 5 218 20 1 1 63 9 36 9 1 1 Wildcards14 14 Sailors 131225 39389 Countries211712 28 New countries2144 NA Continents444 6 New continents411 NA Classes683 9 New classes621 NA Boats6611332 211 Average class size1114.1 10.710.8 Average team size1.92.01.4 1.8 200820122018 Total
Vintage InterPares VintageVintage InterParesClass2008 Szabolcs MajthenyiFlying Dutchman2012 Yevhen BraslavetsDragon2018 Due to weather conditions this race will be sailed on a later date in the Netherlands
Medal leaders (by Vintage) Vintage of Leader Gold Silver Bronze Total2008 Medemblik 3 1 1 52012 Lake Como 2 0 0 2 2018 Copenhagen 3227
Multiple medalists PositionSailorCountryPeriod Gold Silver Bronze TotalClasses 1 Rudy den Outer 2008–2018 2 1 0 3 * Soling 2 Szabolcs Majthenyi 2008 2 0 0 2 * Flying Dutchman* Vintage Inter ParesYevhen Braslavets 2012 2 0 0 2 * Dragon* Vintage Inter Pares 3 Reinier WissenraetMarc Reijnhoudt 2008–2012 1 1 0 2 * DragonIgor YuskoSergiy Pichugin 2012–2018 1 1 0 2 * Soling
Ranking of Vintage Gold medalists The ranking is done based upon the 1964 Olympic scoring system. Best seven races count. If less than seven races are sailed 0 points are given to the cancelled (can) races. PosTeamClassYearEntriesPlacePointsTotal1Willem Bleeker12' Dinghy (International 12' Rule)201819112111can138013801079138013801380079792Szabolcs MajthenyiAndras DomokosFlying Dutchman200814111111can124712471247124712471247074823Christoph AichholzerPhilipp ZingerleFlying Dutchman201215311241can800127712779766751277062824Reinier WissenraetGijs EversMarc ReijnhoudtDragon200812123311can118087970370311801180058255Cornelia ChristenRuedi ChristenTempest201215216611can976127749949912771277058056Igor YushkoSergiy PichuginDmitriy YarmolenkaSoling201213323211can73891473891412151215057347Ton op de WeeghO-Jolle20122055111cancan7037031402140214020056128Svenja PulsEurope (Female)200810111215can1101110111018001101402056069Thomas RibeaudEurope (Male)20089112212can1055105575475410557540542710Max BlomO-Jolle20089311213can5781055105575410555780507511Rudy den OuterLeo DetermanRonald den ArendSoling2008122OCS1212can8790118087911808790499712Rudy den OuterTheo de LangeGabor HelmhoutSoling201861111451879879879879277180879485213Yevhen BraslavetsGeorgii LeonchukSergey TimokhovDragon20121321415cancan9761215613121551600453514Anders NordmanRobert SegercrantzJohan Hjelt5.5 Metre2012151511OCScancan127757812771277000440915Janika PulsEurope (Female)20121122132cancan841841114266584100433016Thies BoschO-Jolle20187111622can9469469461686456450429617Frederik RaskEurope (Male)20121123921cancan8416651888411142003677
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