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Frans Bolweg

11 January 2015

The Dutch Watersportverbond has today announced the sad passing of Frans Bolweg.  He was a good friend to the Fireball Class and will be remembered for his spirit of fair play and commitment to every event he attended.  I shall miss him as a personal friend.  I have worked with him at events all over the world.  His input at every event was always for the good of the sailors.

The Watersportverbond described him as "the humorous, loyal competition leader, juror, trainer and speaker".  In 2006 he was awarded the Watersportverbond Trophy for his commitment to the sport.

Frans' last event as an International Judge was the 2014 Fireball European Championships in Shetland where he made his usual positive contribution to the event. 

He will be greatly missed.

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