Sustainability Under Sail
- Peggy Engelmann
- Oct 26
- 1 min read
Updated: Oct 27
A Fair for the Wind-Powered Maritime Future - Symposium in Den Helder
On Sunday, 9 November 2025, the Traditionele Schepen Beurs, Den Helder will host Sustainability Under Sail - A symposium dedicated to exploring the power of wind in shaping the next generation of sustainable shipping.
Bringing together sailors, shipbuilders, scientists, and visionaries, this event celebrates innovation on the high seas and reimagines how we move goods and people — powered by nature itself.
Join the EZS/Fair Winds Collective program in the Wim de Bruijn Hall.
Program:
10.55 Welcome
11.00-11.45
Fabienne van Doveren / The Ocean Movement
“Projects for cleaner Oceans”
12.30-13.15
Thomas van Es / Dijkstra Naval Architects
“Harvesting energy while sailing” (Are diesel generators
obsolete?)
14.00-14.45
Captain Andi Manser / Clipper Stad Amsterdam
“Sailing passengers in a sustainable way” (The route to
becoming the greenest passengervessel in the world.)
15.30-16.15
Faye Thorley / Raybel Charters
“Reviving ancient trade routes” (With modern sustainability.)
The symposium will run from 10.15 – 16.15, followed by networking drinks (16:30 – 18:30, next to the Auditorium) — an opportunity to continue the conversations sparked throughout the day.
Sunday, 9 November 2025
To find: De Kampanje - Willemsoord 63, 1781 AS Den Helder Map
Let’s hoist the sails for a sustainable future — and celebrate the wind as our greatest ally once again.
2025-10-26, Peggy Engelmann
