‘It’s a Challenge to manage everything the right way again’

He is leader of the competition committee Frisian Solar Challenge (FSC) for the third time, Jan Kooistra. The competition committee keeps an eye on the rules during the race. If there are any violations he will report this to the jury or to the chairman of the technical committee.

How do you become leader of the competition committee during a solar challenge?

‘I have got a lot experience as member of a competition committee in national en international sailing events. Frisian Solar Challenge is a different competition, but we make the rules the same way. Therefore is every race a new challenge, we have to manage everything the right way.’

What’s so special about FSC?

‘I think FSC is a great event and the cooperation between participants and volunteers is unique. Teams ”grow” during this event. I mean that during the week every team becomes one. To see the contact and relations between team members is a wonderful experience. You don’t want to miss that.’

What’s the special element?
‘Every race is a new challenge for our team of 15 people. We make sure that the race is played fair and safe. I’m looking forward to meet all participants again and to race the FSC.’

See you at the Prinsentuin, Leeuwarden!