Jacob "Jaap" Helder (11 November 1907 in Paterswolde – 13 January 1998 in Paterswolde) is a

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from the

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, who represented his country at the

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. After the 5th race

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, who was crewing on the Dutch

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''Daisy'' (H102), needed to go home due to family circumstances. Helder with helmsman Ben Verhagen crewed the last three races. The team took 5th place.

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* * * * * * * 1907 births 1998 deaths People from Tynaarlo Dutch male sailors (sport) Sailors at the 1960 Summer Olympics – Flying Dutchman Olympic sailors for the Netherlands Sportspeople from Drenthe 20th-century Dutch sportsmen {{Netherlands-yachtracing-bio-stub