St. Vincent Tyrosse 2025 – Geert & Marije Schilstra Shine with “Noud”

An Overnight Classic Full of Suspense

On Saturday, June 14, 2025, at exactly 12:00 noon, the baskets opened in St. Vincent Tyrosse. 511 pigeons from the Frisian Long-Distance Club began their grueling mission: over 1140 kilometers home, with the unpredictable character that only a true overnight classic carries.
And who could have predicted that in Hemelum, pigeon racing history would be written?

The Glorious Arrival in Hemelum

At 11:59:42 AM, at the loft of the Schilstra family, one pigeon changed everything. The checkered cock NL22-4233602, affectionately named “Noud”, landed on the antenna. Distance: 1140.360 km. Average speed: 1074 m/min.

“Noud” was basketed while sitting on two eggs – a motivation that clearly fueled his wings. When the pigeon was reported, it was immediately clear: this is extremely early, perhaps the earliest pigeon of the entire race. Tension rose in Hemelum, and among all who followed. And yes, it became a performance of the highest order:

A series of titles that firmly placed Hemelum in the spotlight of Dutch pigeon racing.

NL 22-4233602 “Noud” – The Gladiator of Hemelum

Meet “Noud” (NL 22-4233602 M), the gladiator who put Hemelum firmly on the international long-distance map. In 2025 he delivered a performance of sheer class: 1st NPO St. Vincent sector 4, 2nd sector 4 national and 8th national over a brutal distance of 1140 km. This is not just an early pigeon – this is a champion born to make history.

His father, the powerful NL 21-1471340 M, is already an icon himself, with results such as 1st NPO St. Vincent, 2nd sector 4 and 8th national (1140 km). He comes straight from the rock-solid lines of Cor van de Ploeg, being bred from NL 13-4729911 M and NL 18-1464929 V – a family designed for the marathon, time and again proving they can handle the toughest fronts.

On the dam’s side we find the fearless NL 21-4223685 V “The Joker”, a kras hen. She is a daughter of NL 15-1587501 M “Hades” from Leo Pronk – son of the legendary Black Queen (NL 11-1603246 V), 7th National Bordeaux and 9th International against 12,942 pigeons. The dam’s side is further strengthened by NL 15-1183948 V “Lena” from Sjaak Buwalda, directly from the illustrious Buwalda dynasty that produced giants like Maicon (NL 07-1154208 M) and Ivana (NL 06-4283945 V) – names that shaped the heaviest classics like Barcelona and Bordeaux.

Everything about “Noud” breathes greatness: his heritage, his results, his presence. He is the product of a master breeding program where national and international long-distance champions converge into a world-class foundation. Noud is not just a winner – he is a promise for the future, a gladiator who has already proven his worth and will undoubtedly leave his mark in the breeding loft as well.

Pure Sport Emotion – Waiting on the Sector

Of course, the big question remained: what about the pigeons on the longer distance? The suspense was almost unbearable until the news came: J. Wiering from Veenhuizen clocked at 12:21, slightly faster with more kilometers flown. That meant the sector victory slipped away, but “Noud” still stood tall as 2nd in Sector 4 and 8th National.

It made the story even more thrilling: a duel fought at the razor’s edge, with Hemelum at the very heart of the action.

A Couple with Vision – Geert & Marije

What makes this victory even more special is the philosophy behind the Schilstra loft.

Their approach is deliberate, thoughtful, and full of love for the pigeons. And this result proves it works: trusting the pigeon itself can still deliver the ultimate triumph. This is without doubt their greatest and most beautiful victory to date – one that will be remembered in Hemelum, and far beyond, for years to come.

The Top 10 – Strong Competition

A list of names with proven class – but it was the Schilstra family who wrote this race in bold letters.