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
Set Sail With Purpose
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.
Transforming Shipping: Insights from Dr. Lucy Gilliam
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.
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.
Celebrating Eco-Friendly Shipping: Avontuur’s Successful Arrival
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.
Ide Min’s Voyage: A Journey Towards Sustainable Trade
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.
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