Saturday, May 9, 2026

SKS Skûtsjesilen Championship

The SKS Skûtsjesilen Championship is the most important traditional sailing competition in Friesland featuring historic skûtsjes (old flat-bottomed cargo ships approximately 100 years old). 
The Sintrale Kommisje Skûtsjesilen (SKS) has been organizing this since 1945. 
Fourteen skûtsjes (each linked to a Frisian town) compete for the Sulveren Skûtsje and the blue championship pennant. 
It is Frisian intangible heritage. 

How does it work? 
Period: During the northern construction holiday (late July, early August), usually 11 races on various Frisian lakes and locations. 
Scoring: The lowest scorer after 11 races wins (one worst day does not count). 
The skûtsjes sail with authentic rigging and crew (often families). 

The event attracts a large crowd, is broadcast live (including Omroep MAX), and exudes pure Frisian sailing tradition.








 
 

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