About Ab Ekels
Born 1950. Ab Ekels is a Dutch skipper.
Albert Sybrandus "Ab" Ekels (born 5 December 1950, in Hilversum) is a sailor from the Netherlands, who represented his country at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Kingston, Canada. With helmsman Ben Staartjes Ekels took the 8th place in the Tempest. Ekels later specialized in the Star and Dragon together with fellow crew members Harald de Vlaming and helmsman Pieter Keijzer.
Ab Ekels was head of the Dutch Olympic Sailing Team for the 2012 Summer Olympics.
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Who is Ab Ekels?
Olympic sailor
When was Ab Ekels born?
Ab Ekels was born on 5 December 1950 in Hilversum.
What is Ab Ekels's occupation?
Ab Ekels is a skipper.
What nationality is Ab Ekels?
Ab Ekels is Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ab Ekels. https://biography.guide/ab-ekels/
MLA: "Ab Ekels." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ab-ekels/.
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