About

In the summer of 2019, I purchased a couple of boomerangs from boomerangFan. They worked reasonably well, especially the “shark” model. However, considering their high price, I decided to try making my own boomerangs using hardwood plywood and different birch plywoods. And so, my journey began.

By 2020, I recognized the need for better quality materials and switched to using 6mm Baltic Birch plywood with five layers. This change allowed me to create more durable boomerangs that didn’t break easily. My enthusiasm grew even further when I obtained Aircraft grade plywood (5mm, 10 layers), Fiberglass, and Carbon fiber. With these materials, I was able to craft boomerangs that performed exceptionally well. As a delightful birthday gift, I received a Dragonfly 2 boomerang, which added to my joy.

In 2021, I dedicated much of my time to recovering from shoulder injuries. Thanks to physiotherapy, I regained strength, and it was during this period that I started incorporating warm-up routines before throwing. I also began practicing with Bill Hirst, a fellow boomerang enthusiast. This experience took my interest in boomerang sport to new heights, as I finally had the chance to throw alongside someone equally passionate about these returning objects. Under Bill’s guidance, I started exploring various types of boomerangs for different competition events, and the MTA (Maximum Time Aloft) and Long Distance events particularly captivated me. Bill not only became my mentor but also my throwing partner and one of my closest friends. I am grateful for the support and friendship of many individuals who have contributed to my journey, especially Bill Hirst, Adam McLaughlin, Christian Müller, Al Farizi and Manuel Schütz. (other important people include Harold Hoogenboom, Collin de Graag, Lars Overzee, James Hoy and Alex Opri, Fridolin Frost)

In the summer of 2022, I delved into Fast Catch, Endurance, and Trick Catch boomerang events, which had not previously captured my interest. I decided to dedicate more practice time to these events, and I’m glad I did because I discovered a newfound enjoyment for them. It was during this year that I participated in my first tournament, the German Nationals in Potsdam. This experience significantly intensified my passion for the sport, as I had the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who shared the same interest. Remarkably, I secured second place in the MTA event.

As for 2023, the year started on a challenging note with a partially ruptured shoulder tendon, likely sustained during the German Nationals. Nonetheless, I participated in the German Nationals (4th place overall) and the European Championship.

2024 got off to a rough start for me. At the end of 2023, I ruptured my shoulder tendon again, this time while bouldering, and in February, I broke my fibula. These setbacks were tough, but I managed to recover fully and came back even stronger. The day I summited Thorong La Pass in Nepal, I received the incredible news that I was selected to join BoomerGang for the World Championship in Denver—a team known internationally as the best of the best.
At the World Cup with Team BoomerGang at WBC 2024, we achieved:
– 1st place in Trick Catch
– 1st place in Team Super Catch
– 1st place in MTA Team Relay
– 3rd place in Team Endurance
– 3rd place Overall
Individually, I secured:
– 2nd place in MTA with 70.64 seconds (Dutch Record MTA unlimited)
– 11th place Overall
In the German Nationals I placed 1st in Fast catch and 3rd in MTA.

2025 is a year with as a goal to win and beat records.

My journey in boomerangs has been filled with ups and downs, but the thrill and camaraderie I’ve experienced along the way have made it all worthwhile.