🎉 Symposium FWC & EZS & DwarsTuig “The Future of Sail” 🎉

Text: Maaike de Jong
🗓 Sunday, November 10, 2024
📍 Location: Willemsoord, Den Helder
🕒 Time: 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
(Language: English)
Join us at the 7th Traditional Ships Fair to explore the future of sailing cargo during the “Future of Sail” symposium! Together with Enkhuizen Nautical College, the Fair Winds Collective, and DwarsTuig, we will delve into the innovative world of wind-assisted shipping as a sustainable alternative to conventional ocean liners. Inspiring speakers and engaging discussions await. And for all alumni, we’ll also be celebrating 25 years of DwarsTuig with a networking reception!
Program: “The Future of Sail”
10:25 | Welcome by Stephan Kraan, TSB
10:30 - 11:15 | Marteyn Blok: Changing weather patterns and their impact on navigation
11:30 - 12:15 | Lucy Gilliam & Chiara Fracasso: One planet, one shipping industry - Navigating climate change and overconsumption
12:30 - 1:30 | Interview with Gerard Dijkstra, Jorne Langelaan, Martin Rossander: Challenges on the path to wind-assisted sailing cargo
1:45 - 2:15 | Grain de Sail (online): Organic products transported by sail
2:45 - 3:15 | Rens Groot (Econowind): Ventofoils and their role in decarbonization
3:30 - 4:30 | Panel Discussion with Christiaan de Beukelaer, Lucy Gilliam, Marteyn Blok, Jorne Langelaan: The urgency of Wind Assisted Ship Propulsion, facilitated by Maaike de Jong
25-Year Anniversary of DwarsTuig
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Willemsoord, Den Helder
Following the symposium, we invite you to a celebratory reception marking the 25th anniversary of the alumni association DwarsTuig. Let’s reflect on the past and look forward to a sustainable future at sea!⛵
25-10-14, Maaike & Peggy