(Results of the Europol Coppers'
Cup, 2007 can be viewed via the
ECC page on this
website)
Europol Coppers' Cup 2005
The Europol Coppers' Cup, formerly known as
Interpol Coppers' Cup, is an international sailing regatta for members of
law enforcement agencies. Since it's existence (1989) eight regatta's have
been
successfully organized.
The regatta takes place every two
years on the IJsselmeer in the Netherlands.The centre for the event is Medemblik.
Paul Smith is a Detective
Constable working with the Dorset Police Major Crime Investigation Team.
Below is his account of Dorset's participation in this years event.
EUROPOL COPPERS' CUP, 2005
The 9th Biennial Europol Coppers' Cup took place between 17th and 23rd
September, 2005 on the IJsselmeer (the former Zuiderzee) in the Netherlands. The
event saw 30 teams compete from 10 European countries and a guest team from New
South Wales, Australia. The teams from the UK were: Hampshire Constabulary,
Dorset Police (2 teams), Lancashire Constabulary and the Police Service of
Northern Ireland (3 teams).
The Dorset Teams were: -
Team 1 ( 'Offbeat')
Ivor GRAHAM (Skipper)
Paul SMITH (Navigator & tactician)
Andrea POWER (Crew member)
Ian JARRED (Crew member)
Dave PRIDDLE (Crew member)
Team 2 ('Offbeat')
Malcolm PALMER (Skipper)
Andy WELCH (Navigator & tactician)
Dave NORMAN (Crew member)
Mark SAMUEL (Crew member)
Alex MEARS (Crew member)
The lack of wind, for the six day's sailing, did not dampen the spirits of the
competitors who spent a great deal of time basking in the unusually hot weather
for the time of year. The Dutch hospitality was second to none with different
Dutch dishes offered at each evening's meal, not to mention of course the
dancing…..
The event was a fantastic opportunity for officers of different cultures to mix
and enjoy each other's company. I can still hear the impromptu singing led by
officers from the Garda Siochana with 'Wild Rover'. Although of course the
German teams gave them a run for their money demonstrating their own vocal
capabilities! An event not to be missed in 2007.
Oh and by the way, the winning team was the German team, 'Schleswig-Holstein'.
Pictures from this year's regatta can be seen in the
'Photo-gallery' below:-
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The following list indicates the selection of
teams which were taking part in this year's event:
Force/Service
Representing:
Europol
Europe
New South Wales Police
Australia
Police Antwerpen Center / DW
Belgium
Maritime and River
Police Antwerpen
Belgium
Maritime Police Rijeka
Croatia
Danish Police
Denmark
Copenhagen Police
Denmark
Lancashire Constabulary
United Kingdom
Dorset Police 1
United Kingdom
Dorset Police 2
United Kingdom
Hampshire Police
United Kingdom
Bundes Kriminal Amt (BKA), Meckenheim
Germany
Police Nordrhein-Westfalen , Düren District
Germany
Bundes Kriminal Amt (BKA), Berlin
Germany
Police Schleswig-Holstein
Germany
Bundes Kriminal Amt (BKA), Wiesbaden
Germany
An Garda Siochana - Irish Police Force
Eire
National Police Agency - Waterpolice
Netherlands
Regional Police Force, Amsterdam-Amstelland
Netherlands
Regional Police Force, Amsterdam-Amstelland e.a.
Netherlands
Police Information
Management Department (CIP)
Netherlands
Northern Ireland Police Service
1
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Police Service
2
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Police Service
3
Northern Ireland
Vestfold Police District
Norway
Waterpolice, Oslo
Norway
Sondre Buskerud Police District
Norway
Göteborg Police Forensic Unit
Sweden
Lidköping Police
Sweden
Swedish Customs
Sweden
Previous winners of the Copper's Cup are: -
Lidköping Police, Sweden - 2003
National Crime Investigation Squad, Sweden - 2001 and 1999
South Wales Constabulary, UK - 1997
Customs & Excise, UK - 1995
Swedish Customs - 1993
Merseyside Police, UK - 1991 and 1989
Paul Smith
(Dorset Police)
Paul Smith has been a keen sailor for a number of years certainly
since since early teens, predominantly in dinghies (Wayfarers and Enterprises) but
got into cruisers about eight years ago. He jointly owned a 'Cheetah 30', which
is an American built Sports Boat, with bowsprit and Asymmetric spinnaker - a very
fast boat with a massive I.R.C. handicap to suit. The boat, although a lot of
fun, was not an easy boat to sail and sadly got replaced by his wife's VW Beetle!
Paul now sails with Ivor Graham on his Dehler 36 from Poole Yacht Club, where
they are
both members. He sails throughout the year together with other members of the
Dorset Police Sailing Section.
A full report and results still await from the organisers but you can learn more about the event by visiting their website at:
http://www.europolcopperscup.org
.
