Topinvesteerder Filip Balcaen: 'Alles is zeer duur. 't Is het ...
Filip Balcaen (60) Zoon van Paul Balcaen, die in 1964 het tapijtbedrijf Balta (Balcaen Tapijten) oprichtte. Verkocht in 2004 het familiale tapijtbedrijf Balta (Balcaen Tapijten) aan het Britse investeringsfonds Doughty Hanson. Verkocht in 2015 de vinyltak IVC aan het Amerikaanse Mohawk (Unilin), waarvan hij meer dan 3 procent bezit.
Why this Baltic 115 launch, the latest in a growing fleet of cruiser
Since the 2010 launch of Filip Balcaen's Baltic-built 34m/112ft sloop Nilaya, we have seen a surge in composite cruiser-racers of similar size, including the 33m/108ft Inoui and WinWin. "This ...
11th Superyacht Challenge Antigua: Back in action!
The 112ft Baltic Nilaya, with Filip Balcaen at the helm, is skippered by Rom Loopik. This will be Nilaya's fifth regatta having won class in 2016 and 2019, as well as class runner up 2017 and 2020. Nilaya has been one of the most successful high-performance sailing boats launched by Baltic Yachts, particularly on the race course.
11th Superyacht Challenge Antigua: back in action
The 112ft Baltic Nilaya, with Filip Balcaen at the helm, is skippered by Rom Loopik. This will be Nilaya's fifth regatta having won class in 2016 and 2019, as well as class runner up 2017 and 2020. Nilaya has been one of the most successful high-performance sailing boats launched by Baltic Yachts, particularly on the race course.
Swan Europeans
Class A. 1 Aqua Equinox, Filip Balcaen Swan 56 BEL. 2 Pulsar II, Ian Postlethwaite Swan 47 GBR. 3 Amnesia, Graham de Zille Swan 45 GBR. 4 Cuordileone, Leonardo Ferragamo Swan 45 ITA. 5 Alvine XIII ...
News: Nilaya, owner IMA Member Philip Balcaen, wins second consecutive
Nilaya, owner IMA Member Philip Balcaen, wins second consecutive Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous ... Nilaya has won the trophy at the seventh annual regatta presented by Italian brand Loro Piana and co-organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and Boat International Media. Built by Baltic Yachts, Nilaya won all three races ...
PDF Nauta Yachts Design, Brokerage and Charter
January. Nikata faced seasoned campaigner Nilaya. Filip Balcaen's 34m/112ft Nilaya IS Seen very much as an inspiration for this new cruiser-racer movement. In between his cruising excursions, Balcaen has consistently won at the various big yacht events he has entered since the yacht's launch six years ago.
Supermaxi Nilaya claims line honours at the 2012 Rolex Volcano Race
Filip Balcaen's 112-ft Supermaxi Nilaya has claimed line honours at the 2012 Rolex Volcano Race following an enthralling Leg Two of the offshore race.Nilaya was the first boat to complete the 300-nautical mile course, arriving to a glorious sunset in Capri, after a challenging voyage through the Aeolian Islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea. She arrived at 20:05.06 CEST this evening, completing the ...
Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design · RP112 NILAYA
RP112 NILAYA - Filip Balcaen's Reichel Pugh and Nauta designed Baltic 112' won first place in Class A, 1 st Overall and the Boat International Media Trophy for overall victory at the 2017 Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta in Virgin Gorda, B.V.I. NILAYA dominated in the three days of the regatta, recording an amazing three times first over three races, winning by an average of more ...
Line honours for Nilaya in the Rolex Volcano Race
Filip Balcaens 112-ft Supermaxi Nilaya (BEL) has claimed line honours at the 2012 Rolex Volcano Race following an enthralling Leg Two of the offshore race.
Nilaya with Filip Balcaen at the helm
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Storms hit Superyacht Challenge Antigua >> Scuttlebutt Sailing News
In the Corsairs Class The 112ft (34m) Baltic Nilaya, with Filip Balcaen at the helm, took their first win. In the Privateers Class the 140ft (43m) ketch Rebecca, skippered by Rob Foxell, scored ...
The 112ft (34m) sloop Nilaya, with Filip Balcaen at the helm
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Aqua Equinox wins Swan Euros
1 Aqua Equinox, Filip Balcaen Swan 56 BEL. 2 WISC, Glynn Williams Swan 45 GBR. 3 Amnesia, Graham de Zille Swan 45 GBR. 4 Crackerjack, Keith Miller Swan 45 GBR
Superyacht Challenge Antigua wraps up in Nelson's Dockyard
The 112ft Baltic Nilaya, with Filip Balcaen at the helm, was the class winner. Runner-up was Don Macpherson's Swan 90 Freya and in third was the J-Class Hanuman. Nilaya's Boat Captain Rom Loopik commented: "The core of the Nilaya team consists of the Filip's friend complemented by a group of seasoned professionals that have been racing ...
Full on at Superyacht Challenge Antigua
Racing at the 2022 Superyacht Yacht Challenge Antigua on March 10-13 is open to superyachts in ... Filip (Balcaen) has many friends racing who are fully part of the team, they are as good as the ...
Filip Balcaen's Nilaya leads Salvatore Trifiro's Ribelle in the
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Filip Balcaen
Filip Balcaen is een zoon van Paul Balcaen, die in 1964 Balta oprichtte. In 1990 kwam Filip aan het hoofd van de internationale groep actief in vloer- en muurbekleding. In 1997 verkocht de familie haar Amerikaanse Balta-filiaal Princeton aan Beaulieu of America, dat door Carl Bouckaert, de schoonzoon van textielmagnaat Roger De Clerck, werd ...
Extraordinary in Antigua
In the Corsairs Class, the 112ft (34m) sloop Nilaya, with Filip Balcaen at the helm, won Race Three, keeping their hopes alive of retaining the class win from last year. The 108ft (33m) Javier Jaudenes sloop WinWin was second. Third was the 112ft (34m) sloop Liara sailed by Tony Todd. The Class will be decided in the very last race.
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Filip Balcaen, Owner Nilaya Credit: kevinjohnsonphotography.com
65m Aluminium: Project Saturnus
Saturnus is a 65-metre yacht with a Fast Displacement Hull Form. As a result, she has achieved what was considered impossible when thinking along conventional lines. Fortunately, Heesen does not. In a world where a 5 per cent gain is considered a triumph, this hull is more efficient than any other yet tested.
Island Fling cleans up at Swan Euros
2 Aqua Equinox, Filip Balcaen Swan 56 BEL. 3 Desperado, Richard Loftus Swan 65 GBR ... News A brutal Transat for IMOCA skippers ahead of the Vendée Globe Orcas sink a 50ft yacht in the Strait of
From Hvar to Paris 2024
Filip is an example that there is a whole world of opportunity out there, and even if you come from a small island, and a small town, you can accomplish great things. For the younger generation of Hvar residents, Filip is the perfect role model." ... Salcombe YC- 11 Aug to 16 Aug Citco Round Jersey Race for IRC yachts and Sportsboats and IRC yachts
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Filip Balcaen (60) Zoon van Paul Balcaen, die in 1964 het tapijtbedrijf Balta (Balcaen Tapijten) oprichtte. Verkocht in 2004 het familiale tapijtbedrijf Balta (Balcaen Tapijten) aan het Britse investeringsfonds Doughty Hanson. Verkocht in 2015 de vinyltak IVC aan het Amerikaanse Mohawk (Unilin), waarvan hij meer dan 3 procent bezit.
Since the 2010 launch of Filip Balcaen's Baltic-built 34m/112ft sloop Nilaya, we have seen a surge in composite cruiser-racers of similar size, including the 33m/108ft Inoui and WinWin. "This ...
The 112ft Baltic Nilaya, with Filip Balcaen at the helm, is skippered by Rom Loopik. This will be Nilaya's fifth regatta having won class in 2016 and 2019, as well as class runner up 2017 and 2020. Nilaya has been one of the most successful high-performance sailing boats launched by Baltic Yachts, particularly on the race course.
The 112ft Baltic Nilaya, with Filip Balcaen at the helm, is skippered by Rom Loopik. This will be Nilaya's fifth regatta having won class in 2016 and 2019, as well as class runner up 2017 and 2020. Nilaya has been one of the most successful high-performance sailing boats launched by Baltic Yachts, particularly on the race course.
Class A. 1 Aqua Equinox, Filip Balcaen Swan 56 BEL. 2 Pulsar II, Ian Postlethwaite Swan 47 GBR. 3 Amnesia, Graham de Zille Swan 45 GBR. 4 Cuordileone, Leonardo Ferragamo Swan 45 ITA. 5 Alvine XIII ...
Nilaya, owner IMA Member Philip Balcaen, wins second consecutive Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous ... Nilaya has won the trophy at the seventh annual regatta presented by Italian brand Loro Piana and co-organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and Boat International Media. Built by Baltic Yachts, Nilaya won all three races ...
January. Nikata faced seasoned campaigner Nilaya. Filip Balcaen's 34m/112ft Nilaya IS Seen very much as an inspiration for this new cruiser-racer movement. In between his cruising excursions, Balcaen has consistently won at the various big yacht events he has entered since the yacht's launch six years ago.
Filip Balcaen's 112-ft Supermaxi Nilaya has claimed line honours at the 2012 Rolex Volcano Race following an enthralling Leg Two of the offshore race.Nilaya was the first boat to complete the 300-nautical mile course, arriving to a glorious sunset in Capri, after a challenging voyage through the Aeolian Islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea. She arrived at 20:05.06 CEST this evening, completing the ...
RP112 NILAYA - Filip Balcaen's Reichel Pugh and Nauta designed Baltic 112' won first place in Class A, 1 st Overall and the Boat International Media Trophy for overall victory at the 2017 Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta in Virgin Gorda, B.V.I. NILAYA dominated in the three days of the regatta, recording an amazing three times first over three races, winning by an average of more ...
Filip Balcaens 112-ft Supermaxi Nilaya (BEL) has claimed line honours at the 2012 Rolex Volcano Race following an enthralling Leg Two of the offshore race.
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In the Corsairs Class The 112ft (34m) Baltic Nilaya, with Filip Balcaen at the helm, took their first win. In the Privateers Class the 140ft (43m) ketch Rebecca, skippered by Rob Foxell, scored ...
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1 Aqua Equinox, Filip Balcaen Swan 56 BEL. 2 WISC, Glynn Williams Swan 45 GBR. 3 Amnesia, Graham de Zille Swan 45 GBR. 4 Crackerjack, Keith Miller Swan 45 GBR
The 112ft Baltic Nilaya, with Filip Balcaen at the helm, was the class winner. Runner-up was Don Macpherson's Swan 90 Freya and in third was the J-Class Hanuman. Nilaya's Boat Captain Rom Loopik commented: "The core of the Nilaya team consists of the Filip's friend complemented by a group of seasoned professionals that have been racing ...
Racing at the 2022 Superyacht Yacht Challenge Antigua on March 10-13 is open to superyachts in ... Filip (Balcaen) has many friends racing who are fully part of the team, they are as good as the ...
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Filip Balcaen is een zoon van Paul Balcaen, die in 1964 Balta oprichtte. In 1990 kwam Filip aan het hoofd van de internationale groep actief in vloer- en muurbekleding. In 1997 verkocht de familie haar Amerikaanse Balta-filiaal Princeton aan Beaulieu of America, dat door Carl Bouckaert, de schoonzoon van textielmagnaat Roger De Clerck, werd ...
In the Corsairs Class, the 112ft (34m) sloop Nilaya, with Filip Balcaen at the helm, won Race Three, keeping their hopes alive of retaining the class win from last year. The 108ft (33m) Javier Jaudenes sloop WinWin was second. Third was the 112ft (34m) sloop Liara sailed by Tony Todd. The Class will be decided in the very last race.
Filip Balcaen, Owner Nilaya Credit: kevinjohnsonphotography.com
Saturnus is a 65-metre yacht with a Fast Displacement Hull Form. As a result, she has achieved what was considered impossible when thinking along conventional lines. Fortunately, Heesen does not. In a world where a 5 per cent gain is considered a triumph, this hull is more efficient than any other yet tested.
2 Aqua Equinox, Filip Balcaen Swan 56 BEL. 3 Desperado, Richard Loftus Swan 65 GBR ... News A brutal Transat for IMOCA skippers ahead of the Vendée Globe Orcas sink a 50ft yacht in the Strait of
Filip is an example that there is a whole world of opportunity out there, and even if you come from a small island, and a small town, you can accomplish great things. For the younger generation of Hvar residents, Filip is the perfect role model." ... Salcombe YC- 11 Aug to 16 Aug Citco Round Jersey Race for IRC yachts and Sportsboats and IRC yachts