EnglishWith Sail Insight, we are already putting Harlingen in the maritime mood a week before the Tall Ships Races. A week full of stories, films, exhibitions and inspiration in nautical spheres.
Thanks to cooperation with Dock5 and Milûk we have put together a great programme, which can be experienced in Harlingen from 21 to 27 June.
Harlingen by the sea - through the eyes of an artist is an exhibition where you can experience Harlingen by the sea through various art forms. From acrylic to watercolour and from photography to object art everything is related to the port city of Harlingen. Will we see you at the festive opening? You might even find a work of art, made by a local artist, that fits perfectly in your home.
Date: Sunday 21 June to Saturday 27 June, to be admired during the other activities in Milûk
Festive opening on Sunday 21 June between 2pm - 5pm
Location: Milûk
Price: Free admission
Women & the Wind is a documentary that follows three women as they cross the North Atlantic. Aboard a 50-year-old wooden catamaran, they delve into the deep and fragile collaboration between man and nature. Their journey brings the mapping plastic pollution from across the ocean.
Date: Monday 22 June
Time: 7.30pm
Location: Milûk
Price: €11.00
Dok5 is a creative hub housed in a former timber warehouse on Willemshaven. It provides a platform where art, creativity and education come together, inspired by the rich maritime environment of the Wadden Sea. During the open afternoon on Tuesday 23 June between 2 pm and 5 pm, you can, among other things:
Wetterskip Fryslân: On the hunt for exotics - discover our surprising water inhabitants
What exactly are exotics? Why do they sometimes pose a problem for our wildlife and waterways? And how do we ensure that water remains safe, clean and manageable? You get a unique look behind the scenes of Wetterskip Fryslân's work. Employees explain how exotic animals and plants are tracked down, controlled and combated, and show how this works in practice. An instructive and surprising experience about species that do not really belong here.
Expedition Harlingen
Expedition Harlingen reveals the story of the centuries-old port city of Harlingen.
Enjoy a delicious maritime meal followed by an intimate conversation with Florian Dirkse. Simone Scheffer talks to him about adventure, dreams and sustainability. Florian Dirkse is co-founder of The Ocean Cleanup and shares how he made his dream a reality. A sailor and presenter, he inspires others to think big and take action.
Date: Tuesday, 23 June
Time: 6pm
Location: Milûk
Price captain's dinner and in conversation with Florian Dirkse: € 25.00
Price in conversation with Florian Dirkse (excluding dinner): €7.50
The five new films of the International Ocean Film Tour Volume 12 take you on an exciting journey of discovery, featuring people bravely taking on new adventures and embracing change. The films take us through the vast open ocean, rugged coastlines and extraordinary encounters, where you can feel the intensity of life in its purest form.
Would you like to sail around the world with the Schwörer family? Follow three Scottish brothers on their epic Pacific crossing? Swim alongside manta rays or chase the wind on a kite? Then get your tickets for the International Ocean Film Tour!
Date: Wednesday 24 June
Time: 2 p.m. & 7.30 p.m.
Location: Milûk
Price: €11.00
Enjoy a delicious maritime meal followed by Simone Scheffer in conversation with
Astrid Pascal and Marijke Sjollema.
The book: The Captain and I - a true story of letting go, love and courage.
Astrid Pascal (58) sailed the world without any sailing experience. She did not know what port
or starboard, but thought - like her childhood idol Pippi Longstocking: “I've never done it before, so I think I can do it.”
The Dolphin Swim Club
After a special encounter with a wild dolphin, Marijke Sjollema founded the Dolphin Swim Club in 2015. The organisation uses art, nature and virtual reality to make therapeutic experiences with dolphins accessible - completely animal-friendly and without real captive animals.
With VR goggles, visitors can experience what it is like to swim among wild dolphins and experience the calming effect for themselves. During the presentation, Marijke also talks about how this experience is now being used in more than 4,500 hospitals worldwide.
Date: Thursday 25 June
Time: 6pm
Location: Milûk
Price captain's dinner and in conversation with Astrid Pascal and Marijke Sjollema: € 25.00
Price in conversation with Astrid Pascal and Marijke Sjollema (excluding dinner): €7.50
During the Tall Ships Races, we cast off the ropes for a cosy, accessible evening full of questions with a maritime touch, Harlingen humour and teamwork. On the beautiful cinema screen, with impressive sound - as if you were standing on the bridge yourself. And yes, the best steersman on shore will have a chance this time too.
No heavy fare, just a nice evening together. Drum up your crew and sail along!
Presented by Pubquiz Harlingen.
Teams consist of a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 6 people.
Date: Friday, 26 June
Time: 6pm
Location: Milûk
Price: € 20.00 per team
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