Belgian Buggy Association (BBA)

[21 july 2010] News from the World Championship Kitebuggy 2010

Published on 2010-07-21 by koen.berkvens@pandora.be

News updates 21/07/10

Registration:

The registration will end the First of august 2010.
http://worldchampionships2010depanne.com/?a=renav&t=&m=&rra=&rrt=&rrm=&rro=&ra=viewset&rt=Pilot&rm=allbyclass&ro=&o=11

Only the pilots who are online registrated can participate the Word Championship in September. The National federations of each country have to confirm their pilots with a mail to secretariaat@lazef.be and in cc koen.berkvens@pandora.be. On Tuesday the 28th of September each pilot has to confirm his registration and fill out his document at the spot and sign the general and special rules. The pilots must be in the possession of a valid identity card and race licence, their insurance policy and a certificate from their doctor that they are suitable to participate a race with high speed.
Pilots of nations without a licensing system and without a license have to prove their driving skills, in a race with a large number of competitors, and their knowledge of the current class 8 rules. For these pilots we will provide the possibility to take a driving test during training.
The registration fee will be 110 to pay cash on the 28th of September during the confirmation.
There is also an obligatory deposit for the number plates of 30.

Insurance:

Each pilot must be in the possession of valid insurance that covers driving a buggy or sand yacht during a race. The insurance must cover the damage of a third party for at least 5.000.000. Prove of this (policy) must be shown during the registration.

Accommodation:

There are two agencies that provide the pilots accommodation during the Championship.
-www.dunimmo.be
info@dunimmo.be
-www.agenceleroy.be/
info@agenceleroy.be
Just send a mail to info address and they will help you further.

Countries teams:

Each team must choose in advance a captain who speaks enough English.
If possible each country can delegate a member for the jury.

Participants
There are 60 pilots allowed to take part in the World Championship on the beach at De Panne in Belgium in September 2010. (60 men, 60 women)
- France, Germany, The Netherlands and England can send each 10 pilots
- All the other countries can send 5 pilots. When the registration is closed and there are places open, they can be given to these countries.
All countries can send 10 female pilots.

Registration
The advance registration will be closed the 1ste of august 2010.

Program
Tuesday 28 September 2010: low tide 10h59
- confirmation registration
- scrutinizing
- opening ceremony
- general briefing

Wednesday 29 September 2010: low tide 11h36
- races

Thursday 30 September 2010: low tide 12h18
- races

Friday 1 October 2010: low tide 13h25
- races

Saturday 2 October 2010: low tide 14h56
- races
- price giving
- closing ceremony

Sponsoring
Its not allowed by pilots or other persons to put sponsoring (flags, banners, etc.) in a zone from the sea to the public road, unless these sponsors are also sponsors from the organisation of the WC. In case of doubt, you can always check it with the organisation.
This will be also a special rule.

Website
www.worldchampionships2010depanne.com
www.lazef.be/bba
contact : koen.berkvens@pandora.be

This page will be modified

[20 june 2010] Closing Race

Published on 2010-06-20 by koen.berkvens@pandora.be

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[07 march 2010] GP Windekind 2010

Published on 2010-03-07 by koen.berkvens@pandora.be

After the Gluhwein Cup was cancelled because of the bad weather this was the first one of the 2010 season.
The forecast was 3-4 bf East wind. Lucky for the 9 riders this seemed to turn out to Nord-East so no offshore wind. Even the sun was shining all day and the day after I noticed I should have used some sun-block.

After the inscription and the briefing we could start the 1st race. The wind was going up and down all the time so a right size of the size was important.

After a race from 30 min the pilots noticed that the cold water froze our hands and feet. The temperature was just above 0°c.
This race was won by Jasper De Swert with Robert Smits on second. Due an early start, David Van Boven saw his 1st place disappear.

After a small heating moment in the sun out of the wind we were ready to start the 2nd race. The wind seemed to go down but short after the start it boosted back up to 4-5 bf.
We had to keep concentrated on our kites but the bikers and tourists on the track didnt made this easy. They also enjoyed this nice day at the beach.
Jasper got the 1st place, followed by David on 2nd. 3r place was for Joost.

The wind kept his strength and we had briefing immediately. With a countdown of 20 minutes I changed my kite and started. The battle of the 1st place was between David and Jasper. With Robert in the lead on 3rd.
After 30 min, David finished on 1st place with a small lead on Jasper and Robert on 3rd.

Final stand:

01) Jasper De Swert
02) David Van Boven
03) Robert Smits
04) Joost Pelsers
05) Thibaud Brousse
06) Bert Carels
07) Ronny Winters
08) Guy De Rauw
09) Dirk Van Reusel

David van Boven

[06 february 2010] The Winter race is cancelled

Published on 2010-02-06 by koen.berkvens@pandora.be

The Winter race is cancelled

[29 september 2009] European Championship 2009

Published on 2009-09-29 by koen.berkvens@pandora.be

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[14 june 2009] Closing Race

Published on 2009-06-14 by koen.berkvens@pandora.be

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[08 april 2009] Benedict Engelbrecht

Published on 2009-04-08 by koen.berkvens@pandora.be

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[15 february 2009] GP Windekind 2009

Published on 2009-02-15 by koen.berkvens@pandora.be

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[17 january 2009] 4 uur Solo

Published on 2009-01-17 by koen.berkvens@pandora.be

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[21 december 2008] Results Eurocups Belgium

Published on 2008-12-21 by koen.berkvens@pandora.be

You find them with "resultaten"

[05 october 2008] Opening Race @ Windekind

Published on 2008-10-05 by koen.berkvens@pandora.be

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[25 august 2008] Europeen Championship 2008

Published on 2008-08-25 by koen.berkvens@pandora.be

The European Championship will be held at Gravelines, France from 6 until 12 September.

[14 june 2008] Closing Race

Published on 2008-06-14 by koen.berkvens@pandora.be

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[09 march 2008] L'Oiseau Bleu 8 Cup

Published on 2008-03-09 by koen.berkvens@pandora.be

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[26 december 2007] Changement important

Published on 2007-12-26 by koen.berkvens@pandora.be

A partir daujourdhui on va utiliser un enregistrement davance.

Jusquau samedi la semaine avant la comp?tion on peut senregistrer par email ?oen.berkvens@pandora.be et payer au compte du BBA (979-0660255-78). Sil ny pas de paiement le mercredi avant la comp?tion, on nest pas enregistrer.

D?ndant du nombre dinscriptions le BBA d?de si la comp?tion aura lieu ou pas. Cest un arrangement pour tous les pilotes qui partagent avec une licence belge aux comp?tions organis?avec la collaboration du BBA.

[15 december 2007] Gluhwein Cup

Published on 2007-12-15 by koen.berkvens@pandora.be

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[26 september 2007] Imoptant message Eurocups France

Published on 2007-09-26 by koen.berkvens@pandora.be

New rule for the extra weight of the buggy.

The new rule is now 5 kg instead of 20 kg extra weight for the Eurocups at France 20  21 October 2007.

Koen

[16 september 2007] European Championship 2007 Pembrey UK

Published on 2007-09-16 by koen.berkvens@pandora.be

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[13 july 2007] Open meeting about the working of the BBA

Published on 2007-07-13 by bertclaerhout@pandora.be

article in french:

Reunion ouverte sur le fonctionnement de la BBA

Cher(e) Pilot(e),

Il faut dire que la BBA n est pas en bonne sante pour l instant. Le nombre de pilotes competifs diminue apres chaque competion, l administration des numeros d immatriculation et la mise a jour de notre site sont trop lentes. En general, il y a un manque d ambiance pour faire tourner les choses.

Il est donc grand temps de reagir & d agir. Nous voudrions organiser un echange d' idees et voir comment ameliorer notre situation problematique. Deux reunions seront organises afin de pouvoir atteindre le plus grand nombre de pilot(e)s possible. La premiere reunion aura lieu a Oostduinkerke, la deuxieme a Lommel. Nous estimons que deux heures seront suffisantes. Pour ceux qui le veulent, il y aura la possibilite de lancer un cerf-volant apres Il n est pas necessaire de s inscrire a l avance.

Au cas ou vous ne pouvez pas etre present, n hesitez pas a nous faire parvenir vos opinions / idees / suggestions par mail.

Dimanche le 29 juillet 2007
10.30h
Lieu: Surfclub Windekind
Zuidenwindhelling 1, Oostduinkerke

Dimanche le 12 aout 2007
13.30h
Lieu: Zaal de Kievit
Kievitpad 21, Lommel

Nous esperons vous revoir bien nombreux !
Merci a vous et a bientot?

Koen Berkvens, Pieter Claerhout et Bert Claerhout

[28 june 2007] Selection EC 2007 Pembry UK

Published on 2007-06-28 by koen.berkvens@pandora.be

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[26 june 2007] Belgium Championship 2006-2007

Published on 2007-06-26 by koen.berkvens@pandora.be

The champions of Belgium are

1 Thibaud Brousse
2 Jasper De Swert
3 Mathieu Cauchie

[25 june 2007] WC Argentinie

Published on 2007-06-25 by bertclaerhout@pandora.be

Canceld

[11 march 2007] De Krabrally

Published on 2007-03-11 by koen.berkvens@pandora.be

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[14 january 2007] Nieuwjaarsrace

Published on 2007-01-14 by koen.berkvens@pandora.be

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[07 january 2007] WC Argentinie

Published on 2007-01-07 by bertclaerhout@pandora.be

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[01 october 2006] Opening Race @ Windekind

Published on 2006-10-01 by koen.berkvens@pandora.be

[24 september 2006] 4 Hours Solo

Published on 2006-09-24 by koen.berkvens@pandora.be

[22 september 2006] Belgium Championship

Published on 2006-09-22 by koen.berkvens@pandora.be

[16 august 2006] Registration for the world championship (urgent)

Published on 2006-08-16 by bertclaerhout@pandora.be

message for all the race pilotes:

In July, there are letters sent to all the race pilotes concerning the selection rules EK/WK and the registration for the world championship in gravelines (september 2006).

The letters are:
2006_07_11_brief.pdf
2006_wk_aanmelding.pdf
2006_wk_aanmeldingsformulier.pdf

Pilotes who want to participate must send their registration to the bflyc before friday 18/8. The details are in the letter (dutch & french)!

The changed selection rules EK/WK are: 2006_selectiereglement_ek_wk.pdf (dutch)

[27 june 2006] .

Published on 2006-06-27 by koen.berkvens@pandora.be

[18 june 2006] Closing Race 2006

Published on 2006-06-18 by koen.berkvens@pandora.be

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[16 june 2006] De Vlaamse dopingwetgeving

Published on 2006-06-16 by bertclaerhout@pandora.be

Beste kitebuggy-er,
Hierbij wat informatie ivm de Vlaamse dopingwetgeving en gebruik van medicatie. Ter herinnering: op elke wedstrijd is dopingcontrole mogelijk. We zijn in het verleden al enkele keren vereerd geweest met een bezoekje van de dopingdokters van de Vlaamse Gemeenschap. De lijst van de verboden middelen kunt u vinden op www.dopinglijn.be . Terzijde: ook cannabis staat op die lijst en sporen daarvan zijn na gebruik nog minstens een maand zichtbaar.

Tot zover nog niet in België, maar vorig jaar in Nederland en 2 weken terug in St. Peter Ording werden er ook enkele deelnemers lukraak tijdens de briefing gevraagd te blazen in een alcoholtester. Ook op het aanstaande wereldkampioenschap in september in Frankrijk zal controle zijn.

met zuivere groeten,
Benny Dezeure.
Lazef vzw - VVW Recrea

attached file: doping.jpg

[13 june 2006] .

Published on 2006-06-13 by pieter@yellowduck.be

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[08 may 2006] The fun cup was great fun!

Published on 2006-05-08 by bertclaerhout@pandora.be

Zoals het zou moeten: de fun cup vorig weekend was echt tof. De zaterdag begonnen met niet al te veel wind, dus maar opgewarmd met een partijtje buggy-curling. En het was alsof de weergoden meekeken. De wind kwam lichtjes op! Ideaal dus voor een paar wedstrijdjes per 3, wat techniek oefenen met bull's eye en een killer race. Als laatste wedstrijd van de dag hebben we een kleine manche gehouden. Een niet al te groot parcours, veel bochten en genoeg wind. De dag traditiegetrouw afgesloten met een heerlijke bbq. Nogmaals dank aan VVW Westende voor de lekkere bbq!

De zondag was blijkbaar ook een zondag voor de weergoden. De regen stond in aanbieding, en de wind was op. Maar dat mocht de pret niet drukken. De buggy's hebben toch het strand gezien, en enkele moedige zielen hebben ook nog een vliegertje bovengehaald. De prijsuitreiking was wat natte vingerwerk (hoe bepaal je ook het fun gehalte?), dus met behulp van een onschuldige kinderhand is het geworden:

Beker voor de gezelligste: Joost
Beker voor de eerste: Jelle
Beker voor de pechvogel: Dries
Tshirt: Stef, Nancy en Mathieu

Foto's van de zaterdag kan je terugvinden op ://kiting.myphotos.cc/Fun-cup-2006

De resultaten van de verschillende manches zijn:
Manches per 3 personen
1. Jelle
2. Joost
3. Alexander

1. Mathieu
2. Stef
3. Dries

1. Pieter
2. Nancy
2. Stefaan

1. Jelle
2. Pieter
3. Mathieu

1. Joost
2. Dries
3. Stef
4. Alexander

Killer race (in volgorde van stopppen)
1. Nancy
2. Dries
3. Stef
4. Alexander
5. Pieter
6. Mathieu
7. Jelle

Bulls eye (enkel de beste tijden)
Mathieu 22.04
Jelle 22.51
Dries 24.05
Stef 27.82
Pieter 27.92
Alexander 38.27
Nancy 45.60

Kleine wedstrijd
1. Jelle 22 toeren
2. Mathieu 21 toeren
3. Joost 21 toeren
4. Stef 19 toeren
5. Alexander 18 toeren
6. Dries 7 toeren
7. Nancy 7 toeren

[02 may 2006] L'Oiseau Bleu 8 Cup

Published on 2006-05-02 by koen.berkvens@pandora.be

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[05 march 2006] Krabrally

Published on 2006-03-05 by koen.berkvens@pandora.be

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[20 february 2006] GP Windekind

Published on 2006-02-20 by koen.berkvens@pandora.be

1 Jasper Deswert
2 Jelle Vervaecke
3 Matthijs Oyaert

[06 february 2006] New Years Race

Published on 2006-02-06 by koen.berkvens@pandora.be

[18 december 2005] Glühwein Cup

Published on 2005-12-18 by koen.berkvens@pandora.be

Top five:
1 Thibaud Brousse
2 Matthijs Oyaert
3 Charles Van Aerde (F)
4 Jasper Deswert
5 Damien Sehier (F)

[24 october 2005] Opening Race @ VVW Heist

Published on 2005-10-24 by koen.berkvens@pandora.be

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[11 september 2005] changed date in the race calendar 2005

Published on 2005-09-11 by bertclaerhout@pandora.be

There were some errors in the race calendar on this site. The opening race will be held on 23 october instead of 10 october. The date for the gluwhein cup is 18 december, and not 19 december.

The race calendar of 2006 is also added in the agenda.

[29 june 2005] Closing Race 26 june 2005

Published on 2005-06-29 by koen.berkvens@pandora.be

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[20 june 2005] Europeen Championchip at Benone beach Ireland

Published on 2005-06-20 by koen.berkvens@pandora.be

During last weekend, a delegation of Fisly and the Race Master ( Walter Carels) have checked the beach of Benone.
They have approved the beach and therefore the European Championship class 8 2005 will be there from the 15 to 20 of September.

Each country can send a team of 10 pilots and the price will be 120. The invitation will be send soon by the organization.

Its a fact that each pilot get there on their own and organize a place to stay.
Walter has given me some places to stay.
-One hostel not far from the beach, 12 to 20 for one night
-One caravan park with luxury caravans of six persons for 350 a week

You can find a documentation map of all this here!! (only in Dutch)

For more information you can always contact koen.Berkvens@pandora.be

Pilots who are already shore of participation, please contact me (Koen) a.s.a.p. The overnight places are limited!!

Koen

[18 may 2005] Foreign spots

Published on 2005-05-18 by vanhandenhovej@skynet.be

We have explaned a few buggyspots in our colomn "Foreign spots", but at this moment they are only available in Dutch.
Soon they will be translated in Englisch.

Greetings,

Jurgen

[17 may 2005] Imlavee

Published on 2005-05-17 by pieter@yellowduck.be

[12 may 2005] Serge Docquier

Published on 2005-05-12 by bertclaerhout@pandora.be

On Ascension Day, another pilot left us. Serge Docquier (B1014) died on 5 may 2005 in a moto accident. Serge, fervent buggyer en founder of the site construire-sa-voile.com, ment also a lot for the BBA. Serge was the person who translated the buggy manual in french.

We would like to express our sincere condolences to the family.

[12 april 2005] .

Published on 2005-04-12 by koen.berkvens@pandora.be

[03 april 2005] GP Windekind

Published on 2005-04-03 by koen.berkvens@pandora.be

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[30 march 2005] Course GPA gravelines (french version)

Published on 2005-03-30 by bertclaerhout@pandora.be

Peut-etre, vous l'avez déja lu: le 30 avril et premier mai organise le gpa (le german parakart association) la deuxieme manche du championnat allemand
a Gravelines (Le nord du France). Aussi les pilotes belges peuvent participer, mais c'est necessaire de 's inscrire a l'avant.

Peuvent tous les pilotes qui vont participer m'envoyer un email avant lundi 4 avril avec leur nom et numéro de buggy. Une licence de course 2005 est
obligatoire. L'adresse email est bba@lazef.be

Pour plus de renseignements, vous pouvez contacter le gpa:
http://www.gpa.de

[18 march 2005] Important message for the gp windekind (3 april)

Published on 2005-03-18 by bertclaerhout@pandora.be

A valid race licence is needed for this race. Valid means a race licence for 2005!

[12 february 2005] Bibberwedstrijd cancelled

Published on 2005-02-12 by pieter@yellowduck.be

Due to the weather condiditions, the Bibberwedstrijd race from tomorrow, 13/2/2005, will be cancelled.

There will be a strong NW wind force 7-8 with peaks to force 10. On top of that, there will be lots of rain, melting snow and hail.

Koen

BBA Bestuur

[31 january 2005] Jan Malina

Published on 2005-01-31 by vanhandenhovej@skynet.be

It is with deep regret and sorrow that we have to inform you, that our friend Jan, B1041, has passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 27, 2005.
Much to young, only seventeen years old, he was dragged into a terrible disease called leukaemia. He was very young and talented in our sport, even last year he competed, together with other pilots, for the Belgian honour on the World Championship in SPO (Germany).
Now he is carried along with the wind, lets honour him in our minds.
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[25 january 2005] Nieuwjaarsrace 2005: a great race

Published on 2005-01-25 by bertclaerhout@pandora.be

Sunday 16 January, the BBA was a guest of surfclub Windekind for the first edition of the "nieuwjaarsrace 2005". It was a very nice, but cold day with a gusty south-east wind. 24 brave pilots defied the cold, and ran 3 races. The first place went to Jerome Grimminck (H9), second place to Rob van Steensel (H21) and third place to Thibaud Brousse (B1021). With this third place, he secures his first place in the belgian championship.

We would like to thank the race master Jurgen Van Handenhove, the co-workers and surfclub windekind for this race. Also a special thanks to O'neill, the sponsor of the prizes.

- Results
- Ranking BK/EK
- Photos Jordi Krello
- Photos Jelle Verveaecke

[21 december 2004] Gluhwein cup 2004: cold but great fun

Published on 2004-12-21 by koen.berkvens@pandora.be

A strong, but later a moderate, cold nord-east wind made the Gluhwein Cup 2004 a very technical race. 4 Races were ridden, and the Pilot Thibaud Brousse (B1021) won 2 of them. The other 2 races were won by Matthijs Oyaert and Pieter Gerber.

We would like to thank our sponsor Beachshop (http://www.beachshop.be), race master, co-workers and the Glühwein "producers" for the realisation of this race.

[26 october 2004] De openingsrace 2004 was een daverend succes

Published on 2004-10-26 by pieter@yellowduck.be

Met 34 piloten aan de start was de openingsrace de meest successfvolle race tot nu toe. We mochten piloten verwelkomen uit Belgie, Nederland en Frankrijk. Met een behoorlijk lichte wind werd dit een zeer technische race. De meeste manches bestonden uit opkruisen en afkruisen. Het koude weer zorgde er voor dat de wedstrijdomstandigheden vermoeiend waren, en er zijn helaas ook veel piloten die om deze redenen na de eerste en tweede manche opgegeven hebben.

Jerome Grimmick (H9) was de winnaar van deze wedstrijd. In de laatste manche wist hij een voorsprong op te bouwen op de tweede piloot van meer dan drie minuten. De top 3 zag er als volgt uit:

1. Jerome Grimmick (H9), Nederland
2. Damien Sehier (F133), Frankrijk
3. Pieter Gerber (B1007), Belgie

We hadden graag onze koersdirecteur en de medewerkers bedankt voor deze fantastische wedstrijd.

>> Resultaten Openings Race

[14 september 2004] WC Class 8 - Vandaag eerste race gereden

Published on 2004-09-14 by pieter@yellowduck.be

Na de zeer slechte weerscondities van de laatste dagen waarbij het strand enkele malen onder gelopen is in Sint-Peter Ording is er vandaag toch een wedstrijd kunnen gereden worden. De top 10 zag er als volgt uit:

1 G857 NAST, MICHAEL GERMANY S 5 1 1 0
2 H09 GRIMMICK, JEROME NETHERLANDS S 5 4 2 0
3 H20 DEKKER, MICHEL NETHERLANDS S 5 7 3 0
4 G692 FELLEITER, ROLAND GERMANY S 5 9 4 0
5 G663 KRAUTSCHIK, BJOERN GERMANY S 5 10 5 0
6 G640 KERKER, FLORIAN GERMANY S 5 12 6 0
7 K700 STEEL, GRAHAM ENGLAND S 5 16 7 0
8 K2 BOSWORTH, SIMON ENGLAND S 5 17 8 0
9 F161 BARTHOLOMEUS, BENJAMIN FRANCE S 5 20 9 0
10 F109 MIVIELLE, ERWANN FRANCE S 5 21 10 0

De volledige uitslag is hier te vinden: http://wm.gpa.de/results/WM_2004_Lauf_1_R1.html.

>> Kitebuggy WM 2004, Sint-Peter Ording

[22 august 2004] World Championship 2004 - Sint-Peter Ording

Published on 2004-08-22 by pieter@yellowduck.be

Still a few weeks to go and the World Championship 2004 in Sint-Peter Ording will start. To give you a last overview and to also present the candidates, we wrapped everything up in this email.

We are allowed to send a maximum of 10 pilots to the world championship, and the selection happens based on the results of the courses. The following pilots are selected for the Belgian delegation:

1. Bert Carels (B1003)

2. Pieter Gerber (B1007)

3. Samuel Vynck (B1002)

4. Matthijs Oyaert (B1012)

5. Stef Horta (B1040)

6. Bert Claerhout (B1006)

7. Jan Malina (B1041)

8. Jelle Vervaecke (B1049)

9. Jasper De Swert (B1033)

10. Jean-Louis Lannoo (B1036)

>> Kitebuggy WM 2004, Sint-Peter Ording

[15 july 2004] Belgisch Kampioenschap 2004 en selectie Wereldkampioenschap 2004

Published on 2004-07-15 by bertclaerhout@pandora.be

Nu de laatste wedstrijd van het huidige seizoen achter de rug is hebben we het eindklassement van het Belgisch Kampioenschap vastgelegd. Net zoals volgens jaar is Bert Carels Belgisch Kampioen geworden van de klasse 8 onder de zeilwagens.

De top 5 van het Belgisch klassement ziet er als volgt uit:
1. Bert Carels
2. Pieter Gerber
3. Samuel Vynck
4. Stef Horta
5. Matthijs Oyaert

We hebben ondertussen ook de selectie vastgelegd voor het wereldkampioenschap dat in september 2004 zal gestreden worden. De organisatie heeft ons laten weten dat er voor Belgie 10 piloten mogen gestuurd worden. De 10 geselecteerde piloten volgens het klassement zijn:

1. Bert Carels (compleet ingeschreven & betaald)
2. Pieter Gerber (compleet ingeschreven & betaald)
3. Samuel Vynck (compleet ingeschreven en zal betalen)
4. Matthijs Oyaert (compleet ingeschreven en betaald)
5. Stef Horta (compleet ingeschreven & betaald)
6. Thibaud Brousse (neemt niet deel)
7. Bert Claerhout (compleet ingeschreven & betaald)
8. Vittorio Sanvito (neemt niet deel)
9. Pieter Claerhout (neemt niet deel)
10. Jan Malina (compleet ingeschreven)

Als een of meer van deze piloten niet wensen mee te gaan, dan staan volgende piloten in volgende volgorde op de reservelijst:

11. Jelle Vervaecke (compleet ingeschreven)
12. Jasper De Swert (compleet ingeschreven & betaald)
13. Frederic Steinfort (neemt niet deel)
14. Jean-Louis Lannoo (compleet ingeschreven en betaald)
15. Tomas Artois (reservelijst)
16. Joost Pelsers (reservelijst)
17. Johny De Witte (reservelijst)
18. Jos Van Hove (reservelijst)
19. Alexander Werbrouck (reservelijst)

Opgelet: wegens een rekenfoutje in de puntentelling WK 2003-2004 (zie het onderdeel resultaten voor de juiste versie) is de lijst van reservepiloten aangepast. Geselecteerde piloten, gelieve ons zo snel mogelijk op de hoogte te brengen via email (bba@lazef.be) om aan te geven als je meegaat of niet. Tussen haakjes staat de huidige status van de inschrijvingen.

>> Selectie WK en Klassement BK 2003-2004
>> Kitebuggy WM 2004, Sint-Peter Ording

[26 june 2004] Rallye Picon

Published on 2004-06-26 by pieter@yellowduck.be

Le Royal Sand Yacht Club vous invite au 'Rallye Picon', qui aura lieu le samedi 26 juin 2004 à partir de midi. On fait une ballade en char à Bray-Dunes, et on essaye de ne pas se mouiller, comme on le fait en tenue de ville. Là, on dégustera le picon maison sur la terrasse.

Toutes les classes de chars-à-voile ainsi que les chars du club particpent.

En retournant au club, on fait un potluck barbecue: vous apportez votre viande. Nous nous chargeons des légumes, pain, sauses, etc...

A+,

Stef

[15 june 2004] Interdiction de roulage aux Hemmes de Marck

Published on 2004-06-15 by pieter@yellowduck.be

The Raid DHardelot took place a few weeks ago and circa 85 buggy pilotes from France, Belgium, Luxemburg, Germany , Netherlands and Great Britain took part to name a few. Due to unfavourable wind conditions the race was cancelled on the Saturday so a number of them went to Les Hemmes on Sunday to try and make the most of their weekend which is quite understandable.

On that specific Sunday was also taking place an official sand yacht race at les Hemmes with a proper course laid out accompagnied by 4X4 cars. Somme buggy pilotes decided to antagonise the sand yachts and 4x4s for a laugh during the race.

What is less funny is the severe consequences of their stupid behaviour. The president of the Sand Yacht club made a formal complaint at the Oye Plage town hall. As a direct result of these irresponsible pilotes 70% of the beach at Les Hemmes is going to be closed to buggies.

It is heart wrenching and infuriating for the local pilotes who have been riding at les Hemmes for a number of years to have to suffer the consequences of a small number of idiots when we have always enjoyed perfect cohabitation with the Sand Yacht club and local residents.

Those concerned are no longer welcome on our beaches.

A meeting is due to take place with the mayor of Oye Plage to finalise the details. These will be communicated when available. French and German versions of this text are available in this document.

Meer info: http://www.powerkite.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1641

[24 may 2004] Kitebuggy Race Oostduinkerke 2004

Published on 2004-05-24 by pieter@yellowduck.be

On Sunday May 23, the kitebuggy pilots descended on the beaches of Oostduinkerke for the last race but one of the Belgian Championship 2003-2004.

The 21 pilots provided the spectators with a very hard race. A strong NW-wind (6 to 8 m/s) and the very solid sand gave us 4 very fast heats with average speeds of 60 km/h!

Bert Carels (B1003) succeeded in consolidating his leadership in the Belgian Championship after a hard-won first place. Thibaud Brousse (B1021) did not make things easy for him. He excelled and obtained a brilliant second place. Third was Pieter Gerber (B1007) who keeps performing at a top level, even in spite of
material breakdown.

Other unlucky pilots were Stef Horta, Samuel Vynck, Jan Malina and Matthijs Oyaerts. Luckily there was only material damage. Safety remains a constant issue in this top-class sport.

Situation in the Belgian Championship at one race before the end :
1. B1003 - Bert Carels (52 points)
2. B1002 - Samuel Vynck (25 points)
3. B1007 - Pieter Gerber (25 points)
4. B1040 - Stef Horta (22 points)
5. B1021 - Thibbaud Brousse (12 points)

Next race is on Sunday June 27 in De Panne. The pilots in places 1 upto 5, will gain another 9, 6, 4, 3 and 2 points. It will be an exciting match for the silver and bronze medal!

We also would like to thank all the people who helped with organizing and realizing the race. We would also specifically like to thank the two Quad pilots who did a great job in guaranteeing the safety of the beach and the race.

>> Pictures Sycod Race II 2004
>> Results Oostduinkerke Buggy Race II
>> Pictures Walter Carels
>> Ranking BC/WC 2003-2004

[13 may 2004] Vliegerverbod Belgische kust

Published on 2004-05-13 by pieter@yellowduck.be

Vanaf deze zomer geldt er in alle Belgische kustplaatsen een compleet vliegerverbod. De gemeenteraad van De Panne heeft het laten opnemen in haar politiereglement, de andere kustgemeenten volgen.

Concreet betekend dit het volgende: vliegeren wordt tijdens de maanden juli en augustus verboden in zones waar de reddingsdiensten aktief zijn, en dit tijdens de werkuren van de stranddiensten. Voor De Panne is dit tijdens de maanden juli en augustus van 10.00 tot 18.30 in de bewaakte zones.

's Avonds kan en mag je dus vliegeren zoveel je wil. Wie tijdens de dag ook wil vliegeren, kan terecht in de onbewaakte zones.

Dit verbod is enkel geldig tijdens de zomermaanden in de bewaakte zones, dus niet het ganse jaar, niet in de onbewaakte zones, dit om de grote massa toeristen niet allemaal tegen elkaar te laten vliegen en een compleet verbod te vermijden.
Hierbij het uittreksel uit het politiereglement van De Panne:

1e Punt: Algemeen gemeentelijk Politiereglement.
Afdeling 19: Strand en Duinen.
Artikel 156bis.

Verbod tot vliegeren op het strand.

De gemeenteraad,

Gelet op het algemeen gemeentelijk politiereglement vastgesteld door de gemeenteraad in zitting van 5 januari 1986 en meer bepaald op de afdeling 19 Strand en Duinen;

Overwegende dat er reeds sinds lange tijd vliegers opgelaten worden boven het strand; dat het om kleine exemplaren ging die niet onmiddellijk een gevaar betekenden voor derden; dat er recent echter meer en meer grote vliegers gesignaleerd worden met harde punt die al dan niet een wagentje voorttrekken; dat dit een gevaar betekent voor de andere gebruikers van het strand tijdens de zomerperiode;

Overwegende dat de openbare veiligheid dient gewaarborgd;

Overwegende dat het noodzakelijk is om een reglementering uit te werken voor het vliegeren; dat het verkieslijk is om het vliegeren te verbieden in en boven de bewaakte badzones tijdens het functioneren van de gemeentelijke strandreddingsdiensten;

Gelet op de artikels 119 en 135§2 van de Nieuwe gemeentewet;

BESLIST met algemeenheid van stemmen:

Art. 1
In het Algemeen gemeentelijk politiereglement wordt in de afdeling 19 Strand en Duinen een artikel 156bis ingevoegd luidend als volgt: Het vliegen met geleide vliegers is verboden in en boven de bewaakte badzones tijdens het functioneren van de gemeentelijke strandreddingsdiensten, behoudens na het verkrijgen van een voorafgaande en schriftelijke toelating van de burgemeester.

Art. 2
De inbreuken op de bepaling van dit politiereglement wordt bestraft met politiestraffen voor zover door wetten, algemene of provinciale verordeningen die hierover zouden bestaan geen andere straffen voorzien zijn.

Art. 3
Deze verordening zal worden meegedeeld aan de bevoegde overheid en bekendgemaakt overeenkomstig de artikelen 112 en 114 van de Nieuwe gemeentewet.

Voor meer informatie:

Landelijke Zeilwagenfederatie vzw
Benny Dezeure
Dynastielaan 20
B-8660 De Panne
tel+fax: +32 (0)58 415747
info@lazef.be
www.strandzeilen.be

[27 april 2004] Imlavee race - CANCELLED

Published on 2004-04-27 by pieter@yellowduck.be

This race will NOT take place.

Imlavee race is canceled because of organizational reasons. There will be no race on the 9th of may.

[26 april 2004] BBA Fun Cup 2004 in samenwerking met VVW Westende

Published on 2004-04-26 by pieter@yellowduck.be

This weekend had to be a little different from what the BBA normally does. No official race for the Belgian Championship but a Fun Cup in which each licensed pilot could participate. As non-race pilot, you could have a taste of what it is to participate in a real race with real pilots. Place to be was the VVW in Westende.

Unfortunately, both on saturday and sunday, there was hardly any wind, which made us go for the "rain-program". Lots of funny games were played, such as darts with buggy wheels, petanque with buggies and a sprint with buggies. All very nice things were we had lots of fun with.

Stef, Bert, Pieter, Alexander, Matthijs, Jelle, Joost, Jasper and Koen (from left to right)

On saturday afternoon, we had a nice barbeque with a wonderful sun and delicious food. For this, we would like to thank Geert of the VVW Westende, who made sure the barbeque was well prepared.

On sunday afternoon, luckily there was just enough wind so we could do two small races for fun. On the relatively small beach of Westende, the race was not an easy task for the 9 pilots that participated. It was a very good exercise to practice the priority rules.

Stef, Matthijs and Bert, the winners of the Fun Cup 2004

The top 3 of the overall weekend (all games and races counted together) looked as follows:
1. Matthijs Oyaert
2. Stephane Horta
3. Bert Claerhout

We would like to take the opportunity to thank the people who helped, the race master, the VVW Westende and all pilots and family who helped during the Fun Cup. Next year, there will for sure be another edition of the BBA Fun Cup!

>> Pictures BBA Fun Cup 2004
>> Pictures Jan Malina
>> Website VVW Westende

[29 march 2004] Bert Carels - Belgian Champion Kitebuggy 2003-2004

Published on 2004-03-29 by pieter@yellowduck.be

Thanks to the nice victory in the Krabrally in De Panne, and thanks to the fifth place of his direct competior Samuel Vynck (B1002), Bert Carels (B1003) already now has the title of Belgian Champion Kitebuggy 2003-2004. With this victory, he renews his title from last year.

Eleven pilots participated in the two days Krabrally. On saturday, the race was cancelled by the race master because there was not enough wind (there was less than 4 m/s). On sunday, a moderate wind coming from variable directions turned the race into a very technical, but succussful race.

Bert Carels dominated the race from start till finish. After 1 hour and 50 minutes, he had done 8 laps of 4,4 km each. On the second and third place with the same number of laps were Stephane Horta (B1040) and Pieter Gerber (B1007). The young Jelle Vervaecke (B1049) ended on a very respectful fourth plkace with only one lap less.

The top 5:
1. B1003 Bert Carels
2. B1040 Stephane Horta
3. B1007 Pieter Gerber
4. B1049 Jelle Vervaecke
5. B1002 Samuel Vynck

The next race is on the 23th of may in Oostduinkerke.

>> Results Krabrally 2004
>> Pictures Krabrally 2004
>> Pictures Walter Carels
>> Ranking BK/EK 2003-2004

[15 march 2004] 4the race of the BC Kitebuggy in De Panne won by Damien Sehier

Published on 2004-03-15 by pieter@yellowduck.be

A moderate to sometimes very powerful land wind (3 to 6 bft) made sunday, the 14th of march in De Panne, a very technical race. We had 4 races on sunday where Bert Carels (B1003), leader in the Belgian Championship, among other suffered from equipment problems and did not come further than a third place in the day rankings. Samuel Vynck (B1002) did a very good job in the Belgian Championship and climbed up thanks to a second place to a second place in the temporary ranking for the Belgian Championship. Damien Sehier (F133) dominated both the second and third race, and even with starting too early in the 4th race, he managed to become the winner of the day.

The day was less good for Stef Horta (B1040) who due to the 10th place, lost some very important points for the Belgian Championship. Pieter Gerber (B1007) drove a variable race, and because of giving up for the second race, he did not get further than a 5th place in the final ranking.

Matthijs Oyaert (B1012) managed, thanks to regularity, to get a 4th place on the final rankings. This makes him climb up in the ranking of the Belgian Championship to the 5th place.

>> Resultaten De Panne Buggy Race 1
>> Foto's Walter Carels
>> Interview Radio 2 West-Vlaanderen (1.86 MB MP3)
>> Ranking BC/EC 2003-2004

[01 march 2004] Heist Buggy Race 2

Published on 2004-03-01 by pieter@yellowduck.be

On sunday, we had again a race for the Belgian Championship. The winter cold and a very nice sun made this a beautiful race. The wind condition, a northern wind, made this a very technical race. Thanks to the perfect beach, we were able to do 4 tracks.

The top 3 looked as follows:
1 B1003 CARELS Bert
2 B1007 GERBER Pieter
3 B1002 VYNCK Samuel

We would like to thank our sponser, Fly-High, the VVW Heist, Walter Carels as racemaster and all people who helped making this race happen.

>> Results Heist Buggy Race 2
>> Pictures Heist Buggy Race 2
>> Pictures Walter Carels

[11 february 2004] Official calender for the class 8 races

Published on 2004-02-11 by pieter@yellowduck.be

The BLFYC has just put the official calenders for the races of the different classes online. The official race calender from class 8 for the season 2003-2004 can be found here.

Datum	Regatta	Laag tij	Briefing	Klasse	Organisatie	Plaats	BK
Februari 2004
8/02/2004	ODK Buggy Race 1	9:05	9:00	8	SYCOD	Oostduinkerke	BK 8
29/02/2004	Heist Buggy Race 2	14:06	11:00	8	VVW Heist	Heist	BK 8
Maart 2004
14/03/2004	De Panne Buggy Race 1	13:06	10:00	8	RSYC	De Panne	BK 8
27/03/2004	Krabrally	11:13	8:30	2,3,5,S,8	ZC De Krab	De Panne	BK
28/03/2004	Krabrally	12:43	9:30	2,3,5,S,8	ZC De Krab	De Panne
Mei 2004
9/05/2004	Imlavee	11:41	8:30	8		Oostduinkerke	BK 8
23/05/2004	ODK Buggy Race 2	17:41	8:00	8	Sycod	Oostduinkerke	BK 8
Juni 2004
27/06/2004	Closing race	15:36	12:30	8	RSYC	De Panne	BK 8
Oktober 2004
17/10/2004	Opening Race	10:20	8:30	8	RSYC	De Panne	BK 8
November 2004
7/11/2004	Heist Buggy Race 1	15:32	12:30	8	VVW Heist	Heist	BK 8
December 2004
19/12/2004	Gluhwein Cup	13:28	10:30	8	RSYC	De Panne	BK 8

[08 february 2004] SYCOD Buggy Race I was cancelled

Published on 2004-02-08 by pieter@yellowduck.be

Due to the very bad weather conditions, the course master, Walter Carels, decided to cancel the race. With wind speeds in the range of 8 to 9 beaufort, it was impossible to organise the race in a safe manner.

[08 february 2004] Selling of drysuits via Gul

Published on 2004-02-08 by pieter@yellowduck.be

Our sponsor Gul (Eaglefish) has proposed us again to buy drysuits at a very sharp price.

The offer we got is for a similar drysuit to the one some of our pilots are usin, 3 layers and breathable in the colors gray and blue. Be careful, these drysuits are only available with a "front zip". On top, we can also offer neoprene boots and gloves.

This is a grouped buy we can do, so only if we have enough buyers, we can get the drysuits, gloves and boots at these prices. Delivery time is about 3 to 4 weeks.

The prices:
- drysuit - 370 euro (click here for more info)
- gloves - 20 euro (click here for more info)
- boots - 44 euro (click here for more info)

We will work as follows. If you are interested, then you transfer the complete sum of your order to the bank account of the BBA with as comment your name and buggynumber. You also send an email with what you have ordered to koen.berkvens@pandora.be. Don't forget to mention the sizes you want to order.

Bank account number of the BBA: 979-0660255-78

We will keep you informed about the time the order was placed and when everything is available.

Greeting,

the BBA

[08 february 2004] BBA at the Belgian Boat Show

Published on 2004-02-08 by pieter@yellowduck.be

Just like last year, the Belgian Buggy Association (BBA) will be present at the Belgian Boat Show. You can find us on the stand of Lazef.

Belgian Boat Show, the national trade fair for water sports and recreation at Flanders Expo (Ghent - Belgium). Over 200 exhibitors from all sectors await the visitors with their extensive offer of products, novelties, special offers,... From 7 till 15 februari 2004

[08 february 2004] Overview of the race locations

Published on 2004-02-08 by pieter@yellowduck.be

As of today, we also have a page which lists all the different race locations.

>> Royal Sand Yacht Club, De Panne

>> VVW Heist

>> SYCOD, Oostduinkerke