Becker Marine Systems is the proud initiator of the Twistercup, the official championship of the Ruddertwisters. Amongst the teams competing for the cup are our valued customers E.R. Schiffahrt, Norddeutsche Vermögen, Reederei NSB, Rickmers Reederei, Peter Döhle Schiffahrts-KG, NSC, CMA CGM as well as HSVA (Hamburg Ship Model Basin), IBMV and envise.

The first Twistercup Race was won by Becker Marine Systems' "Föhr", piloted by Becker's Henning Kuhlmann. Twistercup II was sailed indoor in a towing tank of the Hamburg Model Ship Basin (HSVA) and was won by Mr. Michael Wächter, SDC. Twistercup III was won by the first Twistercup Champion, Becker's Henning Kuhlmann. Twistercup IV at the HSVA was won by Mr. Guiard from IBMV and Twistercup V, held again at the HSVA, was won by Mr. Schnoor, HSVA. Twistercup VI took place in Scharmbeck again, with Henning Kuhlamm's "Föhr" finishing 1st while Twistercup VII was again dominated by Mr. Schnoor, HSVA.

The Twistercup races are held by remote controlled model sailboats of the Ruddertwister Class. The boats are 61 cm in length, have a height of 87 cm (mast from deck to top) and a draught of 20 cm. The skipper controls the rudder (of course!) and one sheet for both sails

Twistercup VIII: Scharmbeck, we will post a date soon!

Twister Cup Website – more details, results and pictures!