The Fair Winds Collective Magazine has launched, showcasing 23 pioneering partners driving wind-powered shipping forward. Created to inform and inspire, it celebrates sustainable trade, maritime heritage, and purposeful collaboration. Each page reflects a shared vision, harnessing the wind to move cargo responsibly while uniting people, planet, and purpose.
January 2020, Peggy Engelmann stepped aboard the schooner Avontuur, leaving her old life behind. During a 100-day Covid-delayed crossing, she discovered freedom, presence, and teamwork at sea. Sailing deepened her commitment to sustainability and taught her to live in harmony with the ship, the elements, and the world around her.
Deep in Colombia, the KaapKargo crew explored organic coffee and cacao farms, connecting with farmers and learning about sustainable, fair trade practices. Sailing aboard Ide Min under the Mission Zero initiative, in partnership with Fair Winds Collective, they combine wind-powered transport with ethical sourcing, creating direct, transparent, and meaningful trade experiences.
At the Fair Future of Sail Symposium, Dr. Lucy Gilliam shared insights from over 20 years in environmental science and marine policy. As co-lead of One Planet Port, she champions sustainable shipping through wind propulsion, clean fuels, and science-based innovation, paving the way for a resilient, low-carbon maritime future.
At the Future of Sail Symposium in Den Helder, the Fair Winds Collective united sailors, scientists, and innovators to explore zero-emission shipping. Through panels on wind propulsion, climate policy, and sustainable technology, experts charted a course toward a cleaner, wind-powered maritime future that honors both tradition and environmental responsibility.
Empower Weekend aboard the historic Vega brought together diverse participants for a transformative experience in sailing, self-leadership, and connection. Hosted by Fair Winds Collective, Enkhuizen Nautical College, and EcoClipper, the event celebrated inclusivity, maritime skills, and personal growth—uniting sustainability, empowerment, and community in an inspiring journey of learning and reflection.
Empower Weekend aboard the sailing vessel Vega in Amsterdam invites female-defined and gender-fluid participants to explore growth, creativity, and resilience. Hosted by Fair Winds Collective and EcoClipper, this immersive event blends sailing, art, yoga, and community, fostering empowerment, connection, and confidence for future adventures at sea and in life.
The sailing vessel Avontuur returned safely from voyage #13, carrying fair-trade coffee and cocoa across the Atlantic. Welcomed by the Fair Winds Collective, the crew celebrated sustainable trade and emission-free transport, proving that eco-friendly shipping and global cooperation can unite continents through respect for people, planet, and tradition.
The Ide Min arrived in Amsterdam carrying cacao, rum, and coffee under Kaap Kargo’s banner. Welcomed by the Fair Winds Collective, the voyage celebrated sustainable and ethical trade. More than commerce, it symbolized respect for nature, fair treatment of producers, and the shared pursuit of an equitable, environmentally responsible future.
A Chinese delegation from Quanzhou visited the Netherlands aboard the sustainable ship Vega. Hosted by Fair Winds Collective and EcoClipper, the meeting focused on green innovation, traditional sailing, and international cooperation — reawakening the Maritime Silk Road through sustainable partnerships between China and the Netherlands.
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