Obituary: Frank Cleeren (BEL)

It is with great sadness that ISAF announces International Judge and ISAF Youth Worlds Sub-committee member Frank Cleeren (BEL) passed away on 14 January 2015.

Everyone in the sailing world knew Frank and knows that he was very active on all levels of the water sport scene in Belgium. He executed each and every task with great efficiency and dedication, which we appreciate tremendously.

He sailed ever since he was a young boy and won plenty of awards, both in small sailing and on yachts. Whether on water or on land, Frank was always prepared to lend a hand.

Internationally Frank was praised for his competence. He was a much sought-after international official for sailing races and co-worker at international authorities.

The sudden death of Frank is a huge loss for the Royal Belgian Sailing Club, the Flemish Yachting Federation and the Royal Belgian Yachting Association.

Frank was a reliable administrator and collaborator whom never let us down. We will remember him as a great human being who was dedicated with all his heart to the water sport. His death leaves a great void within our club and the water sport scene in general. We offer our sincere condolences to his family and beloved ones.