
About Sail 2025
SAIL Amsterdam Foundation
Wind in the sails
In a world connected by water, waves bring us closer together. The largest freely accessible event in the Netherlands offers a unique platform to showcase this connection, both during the event and beyond. In the lead-up to its 10th edition, SAIL is working from a nautical perspective to make an impactful contribution to the challenges of tomorrow.
Ships

Visitors

Camaraderie
About the triple jubilee
Much to Celebrate!
In 1975, SAIL was organized for the first time to honor the 700th anniversary of our capital city. So, in 2025, it’s a double celebration: 750 years of Amsterdam and 50 years of SAIL. But that’s not all! In 2020, SAIL was postponed due to the pandemic, moving the 10th anniversary edition to 2025. A triple celebration, indeed! And we are going to celebrate it in a special way! In the year our capital celebrates its 750th birthday, SAIL is the moment to welcome people from all over the world! A festival on water and shore, for and by 'Netherlands Waterland' with inspiring wavemakers!
A SAILING FESTIVAL FOR THE 700TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CITY OF AMSTERDAM
History
Since 1975, Tall Ships from all over the world have been coming to Amsterdam every five years. SAIL was first organized by the Amsterdam port as a celebration for the city's 700th anniversary. Thanks to its enormous success, it was decided to repeat this event every five years. Over the years, SAIL has grown into the largest freely accessible event in the Netherlands. In 2025, we will celebrate the 750th anniversary of our capital, the 50th anniversary of SAIL, and the 10th edition of the world's largest nautical event.
The project team of SAIL
Meet the dedicated and enthusiastic staff of SAIL Amsterdam 2025. The various teams will be expanded with knowledge and expertise in the lead-up to SAIL. Additionally, the support of over 2,000 volunteers is indispensable in making SAIL a success!

Arjan van der Meer

Fatih Kahyaoglu

Margrit Bosch

Martijn van Dussen

Femke van Straten

Aart Hiemstra

Chris Janssen

Elisabeth de Jong

Floor Elbertse

Eva Verlaan

Karin Ribberink

Casper Schins

Eline Elbersen

Yoël Schuller

Adrie Kuiper

Silvie Tromp

Lauren Heymans

Pouwel Slurink

Ricky Koppes

Gijs Ratelband

Bert Aben

Cèdric Gerrits

Alvin Williams

Charlotte Wildenbeest

Frank van den Wall Bake

Wouter Zick

Suzanne Wester

Leonie Boon

Gwen Aben

Anne Welling

Pepijn Horstink

Lu Morais

Carlijn Spaaij

Willemijn van Wandelen

Christel Wagenvoort

Jarst de Jong

Chaja van Emde Boas

Celine Koning

Mart-Jan van den Hoorn

Remco Hendriks

Richard van Vught
SAIL Amsterdam foundation
After the success of the first SAIL in 1975, it was decided to organize the event once every five years. To manage the organization effectively, SAIL Amsterdam Foundation was established in 1977.

Arie Jan de Waard

Ms. Marjolein H.T. Jansen, MSc
Director General of Spatial Planning

Dhr. ir. Bart Parmet
Director at the province of Overijssel

Dhr. Pedro R.G. Stunnenberg, MBA
Deputy Director of Materiel, Environment, Real Estate, and Sustainability at the Ministry of Defence

Mr. Morris Nieuwenhuis
Communications Advisor for Social Media, Royal Netherlands Navy

Mitra van Raalten
SAIL Amsterdam Foundation

Robert Visser
SAIL Amsterdam Foundation