Koninklijke Nielse Rupelsneppen(KNRS) The canoe club was founded in 1935 as NOS, Nielsche Rupelsneppen later Niels Rupelsneppen and finally in 1985 the title Royal Niels Rupelsneppen acquired.After a 66-year career as co-director was Charles Claessens resignation from the board as chairman.
Charles Claessens werd door het bestuur tot ere-voorzitter benoemd. Charles Claessens by the administration appointed honorary chairman.