Welcome to BPC
Rib's & Leisure Boats Since 1976
Rigid-hulled inflatables or hard-hulled boats—let’s set sail together with passion!
Our Activities and Outings
Fancy exploring some new sailing destinations?
Come and join the adventure! Check out our events calendar.
Discover our upcoming sea and inland waterway trips. Choose your destination and join us for an unforgettable experience on the water. Book now!
Set sail for excellence: Take the helm at a recognised and accredited sailing school!
Join a recognised and accredited sailing school, where safety, expertise and passion will guide you. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced sailor, take advantage of flexible courses to sail with confidence, from local waters to international horizons.
Want to learn to sail and get your sailing licence?
The Sailing School is our partner
The Club
Would you like to take part in our outings and club activities?
Devenez membre
The Belgian Pneumaticlub is also about the joy of being out on the water with friends, taking part in and learning to organise trips that you wouldn’t undertake on your own. Not to mention the added safety offered by sailing in a ‘flotilla’. It’s also about getting together at the Club House for talks and sharing a good meal.
Our partners
Visits to historic sites
The BPC takes you on a journey to discover iconic locations, such as Mont Saint-Michel, the cliffs of Étretat, London and Fort Boyard. Enjoy unforgettable experiences and immerse yourself in the history of these unique sites!
Open sea
Out on the open sea, our RIBs criss-cross the waters around an imposing platform, symbols of exploration and tenacity. The sun shines down on these intrepid crews, ready to take on whatever challenges the horizon may bring.
A harmonious flotilla: an adventure on inland waters
Six RIBs, one shared goal: to enjoy the freedom of the water. At BPC, every trip is an adventure shared among enthusiasts, even amidst the most peaceful landscapes.
At the Belgian PneuMaticlub, diversity is our strength.
Whether you’re a fan of RIBs or prefer hard-hulled boats, you’ll feel right at home with us. What matters is sharing our common passion for boating, whatever type of boat you choose.
Our team
Olivier Kervyn de Volkaersbeke - Président
Cédric Charlier
Vice-Président
Jacques Van Haelst
Administrateur
Nicolas Corbeels
Vice-Président
Serge Vassart
Secrétaire
Patrick Gillet
Administrateur
Claude Detraux
Trésorier
Shop
All of these items are available at the Club House during our monthly get-togethers.
Club pennant
15 €
Polo shirt with embroidered logo
Women's polo shirts : 35 € (M - L - XL)
Men's polo shirts : 35 € (L - XL - 2XL - 3XL)
BPC cap
10 €
Duty jacket
women's : 70 € (M - L - XL)
Men's : 70 € (L - XL - 2XL - 3XL)
The Clubhouse
Head Office
Chaussée de Vilvorde, 172
B-1120 Bruxelles, Belgique
N 50° 53' 59. 188" E 4° 24' 9.99"
Located on the outskirts of the city, along the Brussels Canal, the Clubhouse exudes all the old-world charm of one of the country’s oldest sailing clubs, ‘L’Union Nautique de Bruxelles’.
We have our own premises there, along with our teaching and multimedia resources; we also have access to the bar and restaurant facilities during our monthly meetings.
Easy access, private car park.
Bibliography
History
The Belgian Pneumaticlub was founded in 1976 by Michel de Hemptinne
After a trip from Brussels to Antalya in 1971, followed by a journey from Iceland to Norway in 1973, he was planning a new adventure: a rally from Singapore to Australia.
Before long, enthusiasts of inflatable boats joined him, and a sailing club unlike any other was born.
What makes it unique is that it is a club without its own port facilities, offering its members the chance to sail in a flotilla, both at sea and on inland waters, and to undertake as a group what one might hesitate to do alone.
A lot has happened since then, whether our hulls are soft or rigid, but our enthusiasm remains undiminished and our goal remains unchanged.