Events

Huge sailing ships stretching as far as the eye can see. And a whole fleet of smaller, historic ships from a time when everything was still powered by wind and muscle power.

From 2 to 8 May, several historic training ships visited Curaçao as part of the Velas Curaçao Rendez-Vous 2026, the fifth edition of the international Velas Latinoamérica Regatta.

From 7 – 10 April, the Blue Week will be held in Marseille: an international conference on wind propulsion. A large number of players from the wind industry will present their work.

For the first time in its history, the opening leg of 2027 starts with a record distance of 14,000 miles: The Ocean Race starts in Alicante, Spain, and sails on to Auckland in one leg.

The Wind Propulsion 2026 Conference will provide critical updates on technology, design, policy, and performance. Attendees will gain valuable insights, engage with leaders across the field, and help shape the future of sustainable shipping.

Angela Brandsma and her team reached Australia in the Clipper round the world race. For a long time, they sailed in the lead until the watermaker broke down.

With a large number of presentations, several new exhibitors and ample numbers of visitors, the Traditional Ship Show once again proved itself as the place where sailing heritage gathers every year.

Angela Brandsma, skipper in the Clipper Round the World Race, finished fifth with her team during the leg from Uruguay to Cape Town. A look back, and a look ahead to the next one.

“It will again be a great party for everyone who loves nautical crafts, beautiful ships and high-profile events” says Michiel Tegelberg, foreman of the fair at Willemsoord in Den Helder.