Discover Sustainability Under Sail in Den Helder: A symposium exploring wind-powered shipping, sail cargo, and maritime innovation on 9 November 2025.
Sustainability Under Sail: A Fair for the Wind-Powered Maritime Future
Freedom, Sustainability, and Life at Sea
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.
Empower Weekend on board Vega: A Journey Towards Inclusivity and Growth
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.
Podcast: 2/5 Shipyard Storys at Ceiba
Working and living at the amazing shipyard in the mangroves, Costa Rican jungle. The world's largest wooden sailing cargo ship Ceiba on the Pacific coast.
Podcast: 1/5 La Ceiba Biggest Sailing Cargo Ship
Podcast English: Millions of dollars are being invested in one of the poorest parts of the world. An amazing environmental movement: The world's largest wooden cargo sailing ship is being built in the mangroves. In a growing community, SailCargo Inc. provides work, shares knowledge and changes the world since 2016.
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