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The rise of sinking dreams<\/h2>\n\n

The Shielmartin tells a story of a unique vessel and its special contribution to the future projects of a group of talented people. <\/p>\n\n

It shows how a sailing ship 'rigged as a yawl' was presumed lost, discovered and restored to become something even better and more exciting: a future-proof sailing yacht. The Shielmartin is a vessel that has gained new strength to survive wind and water, but without losing its proud and authentic history. <\/p>\n\n

A group of unemployed young people rebuilt this ship and incorporated this amazing new technology. It were these 'rough diamonds' with their hitherto unrecognised talents who truly enable the 'rise of sinking dreams'.<\/p><\/div>\n\n

Heritage<\/a><\/div>\n\n
Donate<\/a><\/div>\n\n
Sponsors<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Rising youth's sinking dreams<\/h2>\n\n

De zwaksten in onze maatschappij steunen, is ons doel. Kinderen en jeugd die figuurlijk uit de boot gevallen zijn. Terug op pad helpen. De jeugd het mentaal helend effect van het water en de open zee laten ervaren. Hen hierin stimuleren door te leren zeilen.<\/p>\n\n

Support them!<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Activiteiten ’25<\/h2>\n\n

Since 2016, the Shielmartin team organizes different events. This year we have:<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Round the Sandbanks “Frans Maas” Classics<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n

Za 12 sept ’26 – Breskens<\/mark><\/h4>\n\n

Classics’ regatta om de familie zeildag te sponsoren<\/mark><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

CR regatta <\/mark> (ism WV Breskens) + aparte regatta voor houten boten en look-a-likes. Ook motorboten welkom!<\/mark><\/p>\n\n

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Kinder dialyse\/oncologie familie zeildag<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n

Zo 13 sept ’26 – Heusden<\/mark><\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Dit jaar krijgen een 20-tal jonge nier- of kanker pati\u00ebntjes zelf de kans om te zeilen in een optimist\/catamaran op het Damslootmeer in Heusden, met dank aan de RBSC!<\/mark><\/p>\n\n

(ism UZ Gent)<\/mark><\/p>\n\n

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VZW Jeuggdzorg zeilt!<\/h3>\n\n

Zeebrugge – Oostende<\/mark><\/h4>\n\n

Sinds 2025: Kwetsbare jongeren van de afdeling Liaan van VZW Jeugdzorg <\/mark>proeven eens van het schuren en vernissen in het voorjaar. Ze komen in contact met het symbool waar vele kwetsbare jongeren aan gewerkt hebben. In de zomer dragen ze de vruchten en leren ze <\/mark>wat zeilen is en de impact van de natuur.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Askoy II meets Shielmartin. <\/mark><\/p>\n\n

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Goca Shielmartin<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n

The NPO Shielmartin<\/h2>\n\n

In 2016, the Shielmartin returned to its former glory: the beautiful Irish sailing yacht it once was. The Non-Profit-Organisation GOCA restored her, but the NPO Shielmartin was created to give the ship a new and socially driven life. Building on the restoration. A group of engaged people decided to organize diverse events, such as sailraces, concerts, ... to fund misfortunate youth's dreams.<\/p>\n\n

Read more about the wonderfull heritage HERE<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

High tech restoration<\/h4>\n\n

The restoration and renovation of the Shielmartin<\/em><\/strong> was based on the original blueprints and values, but it's equipment in line with the latest tech. Testament to the love for it's heritage and future evolutions. The vessel received -with respect for it's character and heritage - a state of the art hybrid engine and hightech instruments with a low carbon footprint guarantee.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

The TEAM<\/h4>\n\n

This futur-o-stalgy was also true for the people restoring Shielmartin<\/em><\/strong> . For the rebuilt proces, youngsters showing the right motivation and drive were educated in carpentry and metalworking by GOCA<\/a> GOCA (Ghent training centre for crafts). Experienced instructors with a track record in supporting youngsters and long-term unemployed people, guided them. On top of this, experts, such as the world reknowned Frans Maas (RIP 1 juli<\/a> 2017<\/a>) stood by them to closely and professionally follow up the project. Frans wanted to secure the nostalgia of the ship and transfer his knowledge to the younger generation at his age of 71.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The yacht<\/h2>\n\n

The Shielmartin<\/em><\/strong> is a sailing vessel in the category \"Yawl\"<\/strong> . The main mast is sloop rigged: a mainsail and a foresail. Because the mizzenmast is behind the wheel, this type of vessel is called a \"yawl\". The boat was originally designed for commercial fishing. Today it's mainly used for recreation and regattas.<\/p>\n\n

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Specifications<\/h4>\n\n

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Zeiloppervlak:<\/p>\n\n

reg. Tonnage:<\/p>\n\n

gross Tonnage:<\/p><\/div>\n\n

36,5ft<\/p>\n\n

27 ft<\/p>\n\n

10,1 ft<\/p>\n\n

501 ft2<\/p>\n\n

7,43 Mt<\/p>\n\n

8,82 Mt<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Main Sponsors <\/h2>\n\n

What we do, is impossible without our main sponsors: companies, organizations and governments. They donate because of social-cultural convictions or the innovative added value.<\/h3>\n\n
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UZ GENT is zorgwerkgever van het jaar.<\/h6>\n\n

Het vakblad Zorg Magazine heeft het UZ Gent eind april 2022 verkozen tot Zorgwerkgever van het Jaar. De jury verkoos het UZ Gent boven 73 inzendingen van andere Vlaamse ziekenhuizen en zorginstellingen op basis van onder meer het theaterproject Antigone (2021). Daarin brachten meer dan 100 medewerkers een eigen versie van de tragedie tot leven op 7 locaties in het UZ Gent. De jury loofde de creativiteit en de samenhorigheid die het toneelstuk en de weg ernaartoe bij medewerkers teweegbracht.<\/p>\n\n

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Ruimte voor testimonial UZ Gent<\/p>\n\n

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Prof.dr. Eric Mortier<\/h4>\n\n

CEO<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
Jij als hoofd sponsor? <\/h6>\n\n

Dat kan! Neem aub contact op met ons. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Jij als hoofd sponsor?<\/h6>\n\n

Dat kan! Neem aub contact op met ons.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Volledige ontzorger voor high-end emulsies.<\/h6>\n\n

Emulco is \u201cHet Emulsie Bedrijf”, gespecialiseerd in high-end en complexe emulsies zoals EPDM, PIB en bio-emulsies voor hout, voedsel verpakking, constructie, cosmetica, , chemische en textiel industri\u00ebn. <\/p>\n\n

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It's an honor to support this NPO and help the rise of sinking dreams.<\/p>\n\n

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Jean Vanhoebost<\/h4>\n\n

CEO<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Sponsors<\/h2>\n\n
I want to be a sponsor - CLICK here<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Every sponsor is invaluable. Not only the money, but also mentally and especially their network!<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Thanks for your support!<\/h2>\n\n
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CONTACT<\/h2>

Peter Delva | +32 477 871 876 | info@shielmartin.be<\/p>

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