Tag: SailingForChange

Sailing Sustainability: Fair Winds Collective at School

The 6th-grade classes welcomed a special guest: Peggy Engelmann, former colleague and founder of Fair Winds Collective. She shared her inspiring story of transporting fair trade organic products across the Atlantic by sailing ship. The students explored topics of sustainable trade, life aboard a tall ship, and the environmental challenges facing our oceans today. Peggy’s message was clear: protecting the seas means rethinking how we transport goods. The visit ended on a sweet note—with a taste of fairly sailed, organic chocolate.

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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.

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.

A Journey of Self-Discovery

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.

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.

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