Dutch Sailplane Grand Prix

27/02/2026

21/05/2025

WHAT A WEEK IT WAS! We had a fantastic competition, great weather, awesome pilots, and an amazing audience. Feeling a bit of a void now that it’s over? Each evening during the competition, there was a live daily recap. Did you miss them or want to watch them again? You can find them via the link below on the FAI YouTube page.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9Js2pJV5xXhpa6rW65kC6LRkzv8FlVGK&si=CWLQJ55_-eSf0zUV

19/05/2025

CLOSING CEREMONY
On Saturday evening, May 17th, we wrapped up the Dutch Sailplane Grand Prix in style with a festive closing ceremony to mark the end of an unforgettable week. Congratulations to Dutch Sailplane Grand Prix winners:

🥇Tijl Schmelzer
🥈 Peter Millenaar
🥉 Roelof Corporaal

All pictures (and more on his page) by Arjan Vrieze Photography

19/05/2025

Looking back at the winners of the last contest day — Day 7

🥇Tijl Schmelzer
🥈 Stefan Langer
🥉 Simon Schröder

17/05/2025

But it’s not just Tijl who qualified for the finals in St-Auban— Peter Millenaar also flew a fantastic race and secured his spot as well! He finished the last day in fourth place, but his overall points earned him second place overall! We congratulate Peter on his qualification for the competition and wish him the best of luck!

17/05/2025

WHAT A DAY IT WAS!! On the final day of the competition, Tijl emerged as the day’s winner and secured first place in the Dutch Sailplane Grand Prix! With this victory, Tijl qualifies for the finals of the FAI Sailplane Grand Prix, which will be held at St Auban Airfield from August 24 to 30, 2025. We congratulate Tijl on his win and wish him the best of luck in the finals!

17/05/2025

We're wrapping up the competition day live from the airport today. Tune in to see all the pilots return and hear about their experiences from the day. We'll be live on Facebook and YouTube from 4:30 PM! Do you have any questions? Drop them in the comments!

https://www.youtube.com/live/S_BLwZ3g3mw?si=JWmHTSI2dBZffe1R

16/05/2025

CONTEST DAY 6 WINNERS
🥇 Tijl Schmelzer
🥈 Stefan Langer
🥉 Dennis Huybreckx

Congratulations to all!!!!

📸 pictures by Arjan Vrieze Photography

16/05/2025

Spotlight interview day 6 winner: Tijl Schmelzer!!

16/05/2025

Yesterday, we asked the pilots on camera: "What is your average speed going to be today?" They gave us an estimate — the number shown on screen is what their actual average speed turned out to be. Did they guess it right? You'll find out in the video. Who’s going to be the fastest today? We’re about to find out — race day 6 is underway!

16/05/2025

CONTEST DAY 5 WINNERS
🥇Michael Sommer
🥈 Roelof Corporaal & Sebastian Beule

Congratulations to all!!!!

📸 pictures by Arjan Vrieze Photography