On 5 August 2026 the Koudumer skûtsjes observed a rest day after the IFKS cancelled Hindeloopen races. Four races were sailed, with the Ierdswel taking first place in the C‑class and Grytsje Obes holding sixth in the A‑class. The crews look ahead to upcoming events on the Tjeukemeer and in Lemmer Bay.
During the Sneekweek, veteran sailor Frank den Berger, 63, attended as a visitor while aiming to complete his hundredth Sneekweek at age 74. He recalled the historic Pampus 304, built in 1963, now sailed by Henk Zijlstra. Berger plans to acquire a 4430 boat for the next season. The article also mentions family moments and the communal atmosphere that characterises the long‑standing Dutch sailing festival.
Entities: Frank den Berger · Henk Zijlstra · Koudum · Pampus 304 · Sneekweek