A look back at a day full of highlights
Yesterday was the first day of Sail Harlingen. And what a day it was. It began with the Sail In Parade, during which the tall ships sailed into Harlingen with many thousands of visitors lining the quayside. During the day, there was a great atmosphere and plenty of activities in the harbour. And in the evening, there were various bands, with the absolute highlight being: The Naked Koala. From the masts […]
The floating rock stars? They’ll be around for a while yet
‘Sometimes, as a crew, we feel just like rock stars,’ said Marcus Seidl, captain of the Stadsraad Lemkuhl from Norway. The quote appeared in the Leeuwarder Courant on Friday and probably sums up what many tall ship skippers experience. Rock stars on gigantic stages. That was exactly what the Sail In Parade embodied on Friday afternoon. And the crowd revelled in it, with many […]
The Sail In Parade was an impressive spectacle
Thousands of visitors on the dyke and in Willemshaven enjoyed the Sail In Parade on Friday. The arrival of the tall ships is always a highlight. And on the 70th anniversary of the Tall Ships Races, the fleet did not disappoint. Sail Harlingen has now really got underway – on and around the water. On the […]
Cast off, let’s get started!
The first day of Sail Harlingen on Friday is, of course, all about the Sail In Parade. We’ve been counting down to it: the festive arrival of the giant sailing ships. On board are crews made up largely of young trainees. It was a turbulent journey, day and night, from Denmark to Friesland. The rough seas and […]
Just a moment to savour the opening concert
We’re still savouring the afterglow of last night’s opening concert featuring the Royal Netherlands Navy Band, Wiebe van Dijk, Melissa Pander and Floor Jansen. At 12.00, the tall ships will sail into Harlingen as part of the Sail In Parade. Will you be there?
Sail Harlingen opening concert: ‘The sky turned golden’
Under a clear evening sky, thousands of visitors at the head of Willemshaven enjoyed the opening concert of Sail Harlingen. And so, the Thursday that had begun with rain and strong winds came to a wonderful close. Music, socialising, tall ships and a dazzling sunset. ‘The sky turned golden.’ The Royal Netherlands Navy Band, together with Floor Jansen, […]
Sail Harlingen opening concert moved to the main stage
The opening concert of Sail Harlingen will take place on Thursday evening, 2 July, on the main stage at the head of Willemshaven (De Blauwe Kop). The organisers have taken this decision in consultation with Rijkswaterstaat, the Port Authority, the KNRM and the Meteorological Service due to the forecast of force 6 winds, with possible gusts reaching force 7. Originally, the concert was due to take place on a […]
Sail Harlingen: what you absolutely mustn’t miss
In a week’s time, on 2 July, Sail Harlingen kicks off with the opening concert by the Marine Band, featuring guest vocalists Floor Jansen, Melissa Pander and Wiebe van Dijk. This marks the start of a four-day maritime festival featuring magnificent tall ships, music, street theatre, markets, food trucks and more. What should you definitely not miss? Here are some tips from programme director Karen […]
The programme is also available to read online
Between 16 and 23 June, the Sail Harlingen programme leaflet was distributed alongside all Mediahuis door-to-door newspapers and the *Van Wad tot Stad* in Friesland. Didn’t receive a copy? You can also read it online. Or pick up a copy at the Sail Harlingen pop-up store […]
Tall ships, entrepreneurship and international connections take centre stage at De Handelskade
These impressive ships take centre stage during Sail Harlingen. But did you know that behind these historic sailing ships lies a story that is far from over? At De Handelskade, you can delve into the history of the harbour and the development of Harlingen: from centuries-old trade routes to the maritime traditions that today […]
