CNCE Sailing Club of the EU Institutions

12/09/2026

Woundering what to do next weekend?
Join us for our Golden Gaff and enjoy valk sailing in the Veerse Meer!

Golden Gaff edition 2026!
The 2026 edition of our famous fun regatta on traditional valk boats in Vrouwenpolder, Netherlands from 18 to 20 September, with our experienced dinghy coaches.
�With our valks we will race around the Veerse Meer for two full days of fun and practice. The participation fee (PAF) is €217. This includes 2 overnight stays in two-bed rooms, share of boat rent, cover expenses for food supplies for collective shopping&cooking and participation in the rally.
Beginners are also welcome to join us for this fun weekend!�
For more information and to register
https://app.twizzit.com/v2/feed/activity/40246536

20/07/2026

Golden Gaff edition 2026!
The 2026 edition of our famous fun regatta on traditional valk boats in Vrouwenpolder, Netherlands from 18 to 20 September, with our experienced dinghy coaches.
�With our valks we will race around the Veerse Meer for two full days of fun and practice. The participation fee (PAF) is €217. This includes 2 overnight stays in two-bed rooms, share of boat rent, cover expenses for food supplies for collective shopping&cooking and participation in the rally.
Beginners are also welcome to join us for this fun weekend!�
For more information and to register
https://app.twizzit.com/v2/feed/activity/40246536

24/06/2026

VALK SAILING DATES THROUGH THE SUMMER
Our dates for Valk trips are out!

Join us for a one-day sailing trip from 10h00 through 17h00 on the beautiful Veerse Meer, departing from Sailcollege at Schotsman.

Dates are scheduled 5 July, 11 July, 12 July, 25 July and 22 August with either our dinghy coach Andreas or Albert. So come and enjoy a day with great company and fresh winds.

Costs: EUR 36, covering your share of the boat rent.
For more information and booking, please go to the respective dates in the agenda.

https://app.twizzit.com/v2/home?articleId=146271

23/06/2026

New sailing weekends in the Oosterschelde June to September!
We are happy to announce that our weekend sailing trips with our BlueOne (a Beneteau First 36.7 yacht) harboured in Colijnsplaat, NL, continue through the saling season. Save the dates!

- 27-28 June with skipper Boris
Still 2 places available for this weekend!
https://app.twizzit.com/v2/feed/activity/39453097

- 4-5 July with skipper Rickard
https://app.twizzit.com/v2/feed/activity/39453907

- 11-12 July with skipper Gerhard
https://app.twizzit.com/v2/feed/activity/39454105

- 8-9 August with skipper Nick
https://app.twizzit.com/v2/feed/activity/39454308

- 22-23 August with skipper Rickard
https://app.twizzit.com/v2/feed/activity/39454503

- 5-6 September with skipper Nick
https://app.twizzit.com/v2/feed/activity/39454508

- 12-13 September with skipper Gerhard
https://app.twizzit.com/v2/feed/activity/39454513

For reservations just click on the dates above or consult the Twizzit calendar ("Agenda") .
Based on previous experience, places tend to fill up quickly, don’t miss out!
Check out: https://www.sailcnce.eu

22/06/2026

21/06/2026

The CNCE Beginners’ Course has come to an end: around 50 new and experienced sailors gathered for a fun weekend in Bruinisse, after a series of theoretical classes in Brussels. During the two days, participants had the opportunity to experience sailing on yachts and valks, guided by our skippers and valk coaches. The weather conditions were a bit challenging with winds up to 20 knots and gusts of 25-30 knots, but with reefing the sails and adjusting our sailing plans all boats made it safely back into the marina. On Saturday everybody gathered for a nice barbecue and danced into the night. Thanks for a fun weekend to all! See you again at sea!

19/05/2026

There are still some places left for our iconic Beginners' Course 2026 edition with a theory part and a sailing weekend 13-14 June in Bruinisse, Netherlands. Spread the word around you! Find out more about it
https://www.sailcnce.eu/index.php?pid=77865

Join the Beginners' Course 2026!

This year's Beginners' Course will take place on the evenings of 1, 3, 9 & 11 June (theory lectures in Brussels) and on the weekend of 13-14 June (practical sailing in Bruinisse, Netherlands).

After a very successful BC2025 we are again looking forward to another Beginners' Course taking place on a full weekend! You will sail with the skippers of the CNCE in the Grevelingen meer (Bruinisse), experiencing two different types of boats (dinghies and yachts). The participants will practice all roles of a crew member with a specific focus on the necessary knowledge for the safe handling of a sailing boat. The sailing activity will be complemented by a Saturday Night Sailing Party.
Sailing terminology, knots, “rules of the road” for ships at sea are elements that serve to develop what you need to become a competent crew member. These will be the subject of basic theory courses to be held in Brussels (evening sessions) before the practice.

Places are limited, so please register as soon as possible and no later than Sunday, 24 May 2026!

Fore more info & to sign up:
https://www.sailcnce.eu/index.php?pid=77865

18/05/2026

New sailing weekends in the Oosterschelde in May/June!

We are happy to announce that our weekend sailing trips with our BlueOne (a Beneteau First 36.7 yacht) harboured in Colijnsplaat, NL, are back as early as from mid March onwards. Save the dates!

23-24 May with skipper Boris
https://app.twizzit.com/v2/feed/activity/39167960

20-21 June with skipper Boris
https://app.twizzit.com/v2/feed/activity/39167962

For reservations just click on the dates above or consult the Twizzit calendar ("Planning") .
Based on previous experience, places tend to fill up quickly, don’t miss out!

https://app.twizzit.com/v2/home?articleId=141219

22/04/2026

Join the Beginners' Course 2026!

This year's Beginners' Course will take place on the evenings of 1, 3, 9 & 11 June (theory lectures in Brussels) and on the weekend of 13-14 June (practical sailing in Bruinisse, Netherlands).

After a very successful BC2025 we are again looking forward to another Beginners' Course taking place on a full weekend! You will sail with the skippers of the CNCE in the Grevelingen meer (Bruinisse), experiencing two different types of boats (dinghies and yachts). The participants will practice all roles of a crew member with a specific focus on the necessary knowledge for the safe handling of a sailing boat. The sailing activity will be complemented by a Saturday Night Sailing Party.
Sailing terminology, knots, “rules of the road” for ships at sea are elements that serve to develop what you need to become a competent crew member. These will be the subject of basic theory courses to be held in Brussels (evening sessions) before the practice.

Places are limited, so please register as soon as possible and no later than Sunday, 24 May 2026!

Fore more info & to sign up:
https://www.sailcnce.eu/index.php?pid=77865

21/04/2026

After a fantastic presentation weekend at Hombeek, the excitement is real.

High attendance, 4 sailing slots, all Laser dinghies fully booked, and even 2 members joining the friendly regatta with WVD: a great sign that the CNCE dinghy season is off to a strong start.

Our fleet is ready for members to enjoy:
2 Laser ILCA single dinghies with ILCA 7 sail
1 Laser 16 for up to 5 people

Half day or full day, Hombeek offers the perfect mix of sailing, nature, fun and relaxation. A beautiful lake, a great atmosphere, and the kind of day that reminds you why time on the water is never wasted.

The club has also completely renewed its terrace, now open on weekends with drinks and a solid food menu. CNCE members get 10% off the menu, just mention it before ordering.

So after a nice session on the water, there is always time to wind down with a beer and an excellent burger.

And as someone said at the end of the video:
“Much better than a day at the office.”

Come sail with us.