Sailcharter

Klaas en Xandra van Twillert:
+31-630381720
Schoolstraat 2
8261 KA Kampen

email: sailcharter@gmail.com

Welcome to SAIL Amsterdam 2010

Sail with us on board of the Vliegende Hollander. Experience SAIL 2010 in a unique way with your personnel, business relations, family or group of friends !

1. an impressive fleet of Tall Ships from all around the world
2. a unique collection of Dutch sailing heritage
3. a variety of modern ships
4. various impressive naval ships and replicas
5. an extensive, accompanying programme on the wharfs
6. activities, performances and expositions for young and old
7. a unique atmosphere with thousands of boats on the water
8. a daily closing ceremony with a breath-taking fireworks show
9. and much, much more...

SAIL Amsterdam 2010 will be a magnificent nautical celebration for everyone, so SEAYOU@SAIL2010!

About SAIL

SAIL Amsterdam is the largest event in the Netherlands which is free to the public. In 2005 the event drew 1.8 million visitors, who gave SAIL Amsterdam 2005 high marks. SAIL Amsterdam 2010 will take place from Thursday 19 August to Monday 23 August 2010 on and around the IJ river.

SAIL's main attraction will be the impressive fleet of Tall Ships, sailing heritage craft, modern ships, naval ships and replicas. In addition to this, every day there will be a varying programme of all kinds of cultural and sports activities. The theme of SAIL 2010 is "a nautical encounter between the past, present and future".

The idea behind SAIL Amsterdam originated during preparations for the celebration of Amsterdam's 700 years of existence in 1975. After the huge success of SAIL Amsterdam 700, organisers decided to hold another SAIL Amsterdam in 1980. In order to effectively manage the organisation, the permanent SAIL Amsterdam Foundation (SSA) was established in 1977. Since then, the SSA has successfully organised SAIL Amsterdam in 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000 and 2005 and is now focussing on the 8th edition of the event.

Hospitality

Events Agency (Het Nautisch EvenemWould you like to experience SAIL 2010 in a unique way with your personnel, business relations, family or group of friends? The Nautical enten Bureau), which organises all commercial sailing excursions exclusively for SAIL, offers you a variety of options.

Invite your guests on board an impressive Tall Ship, traditional sailing ship or authentic motorised ship in the centre of the festivities on and around the IJ river. While on board, the Nautical Events Agency will bring you superb catering from two-star chef Ron Blaauw. These excursions are fully planned, from reception in the parking facilities at one of the SAIL terminals to sailing along with the impressive SAIL fleet.

For more detailed information about the various excursions, offers or a personal explanation, please contact:

Xandra vanTwillert 0031 630381720
E-mail : sailcharter@gmail.com

Programme

The impressive fleet at SAIL will be accompanied by an extensive sports and cultural programme. Every day during SAIL, there will be all kinds of activities at various locations which are free to the public. SAIL is thus one big celebration for everyone - and you don't even need to be a boat lover or water sports enthusiast! All age groups have been taken into account, so children will have no reason to be bored at SAIL either. A few of the programme's highlights ^[*] include:

Sail-in Parade

The SAIL fleet will make a festive entrance on 19 August 2010. Hundreds of ships will sail in a parade from IJmuiden to Amsterdam via the North Sea Canal, led by the impressive Tall Ships.

Sail-out Parade

For the first time in the history of SAIL Amsterdam, all ships will depart together on the last day of SAIL 2010, Monday 23 August.

North sea Tall Ships Refgatta

In the run-up to SAIL 2010, the North Sea Tall Ships Regatta will take place from 10-18 August. This will be the inaugural edition of a race which sets off from Hartlepool, England to IJmuiden. The event's organiser is Sail Training International from England. At least half of the crew will be comprised of young people between the ages of 15 and 25. The regatta is a unique supplement to the SAIL 2010 programme. During SAIL many of the participating ships will be available for viewing along the Amsterdam quays. Click here for an overview of the ships participating in the North Sea Tall Ships Regatta.

Sail along with the North sea Tall Ships Regatta

Anyone aged 15 and older has the opportunity to sail onboard a ship during the North Sea Tall Ships Regatta. You do this together with an experienced crew who teach you everything about steering, climbing the masts, hoisting the sail and navigating. Click here for more information and prices. Click here for an impression of what it's like to take part in a Tall Ships Regatta.

Ships

During SAIL Amsterdam 2010, there will be more than 600 ships docked in and around the IJ harbour. In addition to the magnificent Tall Ships and a great many ships from our nautical past, you will also see Modern Ships at SAIL. Various Navy Ships will also be docked and you will be able to see various replicas up close.

Tall ships

Replicas

Sailing Heritage

Modern Ships

Navy Ships

 

Location

Accessibility

SAIL 2010 will take place on and around the IJ river in Amsterdam. The event is well within walking distance of Amsterdam Central Station. The best pedestrian route is to walk in a counter-clockwise direction from the Piet-Heinkade wharf to KNSM island, from there to Java island and Amsterdam Noord, and then back to Central Station.

Grotere kaart weergeven

The ships

The Tall Ships will be moored at the Piet-Heinkade wharfs, Java island and Amsterdam Noord. The smaller ships and the modern ships will be located around the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ concert hall and on the north side of the KNSM island. The sailing heritage fleet will be found at the Aquarena.

The activities:

The activities will be spread out across the festival grounds. Various cultural institutions which are located on the festival grounds will also be involved in the SAIL 2010 programme.