Vintage Yachting Games
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| Founded | 2008 |
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| Organizer | Vintage Yachting Games Organization |
| Classes | Europe (m & w), 12' Dinghy, O-Jolle, 12m² Sharpie, Flying Dutchman, Tempest, Soling, Dragon, 5.5 Metre |
| Type | multi-class regatta |
| Official website | http://vintageyachtinggames.org/ITA2012/ |
The Vintage Yachting Games are an international sailing event for former Olympic classes. The Vintage Games is held every four years.
The idea behind the Vintage is to Organize a four yearly high-end event in the calendars of all the former Olympic classes after their discontinuation of the Olympics. 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.
The Vintage Yachting Games are governed by the following set of principles:
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:
The constitution governs the way of management of the VYGO. This is the deed under Dutch law of the VYGO foundation. [1]
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