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RORC Committee Member Lukas Kolff called the 175th celebrations "amazing", highlighted by a visit from patron Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands. Around 50 boats paraded to salute her as Admiral of Royal Maas Yacht Club.
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Royal Maas marks 175 years with Admiral's Cup return on the horizon

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The Royal Maas Yacht Club celebrated its 175th anniversary with three days of festivities on and off the water. More than 850 people attended, and the event was televised on national TV.

The milestone also honoured Dutch offshore racing history, with former Flyer crew including Grant Dalton becoming Royal Maas members. The two Whitbread Round the World Race trophies won by Flyer (1977-78) and Flyer II (1981-82) are now displayed in the club's upgraded Flyer Room.
The milestone also honoured Dutch offshore racing history, with former Flyer crew including Grant Dalton becoming Royal Maas members. The two Whitbread Round the World Race trophies won by Flyer (1977-78) and Flyer II (1981-82) are now displayed in the club's upgraded Flyer Room. | Photo: RORC

The Royal Ocean Racing Club was represented at the celebrations by Commodore Deb Fish and Honorary Secretary Richard Palmer, reflecting the close ties between the two clubs and their shared commitment to offshore racing.

Read Magnus Wheatley's blog on the event at Rule 69.
Read Magnus Wheatley's blog on the event at Rule 69. | Photo: RORC

Royal Maas entered a team for the 2025 Admiral's Cup, the international team event revived by RORC. The club is expected back for the 25th edition in 2027, an event New Zealand has won before and one worth watching.

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