http://english.sail2010.nl/nieuws/sail-2010-succesful-and-clean Amsterdam, 23  August 2010 – SAIL 2010 went off without a hitch. Yesterday, Dansi Nautica! closed the cultural programme with a festive performance on the main stage. The last tall ships left the IJ harbour Monday morning to set out for sea once again. Dismantling work along the quays has already begun. SAIL widely embraced “We really got the feeling that all of the Netherlands embraced SAIL, that’s how positive the public response was,” says Nico Buis, chairman of the SAIL Amsterdam Foundation. “But the visitors weren’t the only ones who were enthusiastic about SAIL – the international crews also said that they had a wonderful time in Amsterdam. We also organised various activities especially for them, including a sports programme, the Crew Parade with the crew party at the Nieuwmarkt and a breakfast with the residents in the events area.” Even with all the traffic on the water and along the shore, SAIL transpired without any notable incidents or accidents. Director Daan Meijer:  “We were well-prepared on all fronts to steer the event in the right direction, so it is extremely satisfying when everything goes according to plan.” Cleanest public event in the Netherlands During the event, the SAIL Amsterdam Foundation put an enormous focus on sustainability and socially responsible event management. This did not escape the notice of the visitors and residents, in light of the many spontaneous reactions received by the organisation about how clean it was everywhere. Ronald Heinen from ECO-Eyes was responsible for the environmental management leading up to and during SAIL. Heinen had over 1,000 rubbish bins placed around the SAIL area for separated waste collection. This resulted in more than 150m3 of clean plastic waste. All rubbish points were easy to spot and featured nicely designed logos. In addition to this, over 120 staff members in recognisable green T-shirts worked during the day and in the evening cleaning tables, picking rubbish off the ground and emptying the containers at the recycling stations. The recycling staff members received a lot of compliments for their work. This approach proved to create a positive dynamic between the organisation and the public: many visitors took the trouble to separate their rubbish and throw it in the right container. Heinen hopes  the positive experiences at SAIL 2010 will serve as an example for other large public events. Royal naval review On Sunday, HRH Prince Willem-Alexander, patron of the SAIL Amsterdam Foundation, held the naval review before a large audience. A hundred ships of the Dutch sailing heritage fleet, in twenty squadrons, paraded past De Groene Draeck (‘The Green Dragon’), the royal family’s private yacht. Then, with the Prince of Orange, Queen Beatrix and Princess Maxima on board, the yacht made a circuit of the IJ harbour. The crowd responded to this with great enthusiasm. Highlights There were many highlights during SAIL 2010. The impressive SAIL-IN Parade on Thursday 19 August was witnessed by thousands of spectators on the shore and on the water. In the days that followed, the public had the opportunity to enjoy the tall ships moored along the quays and the broad cultural programme. The ING Pirate Island and the Province of Noord-Holland Children’s Stage were a real hit with the kids. Meanwhile, the younger crowd enjoyed the 5HarboursCityTour and the many shows that took place there in Amsterdam-Noord. The heart of SAIL was the main stage at the head of Java Island, where thousands attended the concerts and performances put on by a wide range of bands and artists. The performances on the decks of the tall ships were equally popular. SAIL 2010 SAIL Amsterdam 2010 took place from Thursday 19 August to Monday 23 August 2010 on and around the IJ river.  The event was made possible in part by main sponsors the Municipality of Amsterdam, the Royal Netherlands Navy, ING, the Dutch Postcode Lottery (Nationale Postcode Loterij), De Telegraaf newspaper and Gaastra and sponsors Accor Hotels, the Province of Noord-Holland, Nuon and Clifford Chance. SAIL has entered into a partnership with the Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution (KNRM). Mon, 23 Aug 10 00:00:00 +0200 http://english.sail2010.nl/nieuws/sail-in-parade-puts-amsterdam-and-the-netherlands-on-the-international-nautical-map During SAIL-IN Early on the morning of Thursday 19 August, a number of ships will be enclosed in the IJmuiden locks. Starting at 10:00 a.m., the first ships will set off on their voyage. They are expected to begin arriving in Amsterdam at 12:00 p.m., and it will take until at least 3:00 p.m. before all ships have moored in the right spots along the quays. Participating ships Among others, the following tall ships from the A class will take part in the SAIL-IN: Amerigo Vespucci (Italy), Dar Mlodziezy (Poland), Dewaruci (Indonesia), Dhow Theyab (United Arab Emirates), Gloria (Colombia), Götheborg (Sweden), Grossherzogin Elisabeth (Germany), HMS Gladan (Sweden), HMS Falken (Sweden), Iskra (Poland), Kaliakra (Bulgaria), Kruzenshtern (Russia), Loa (Denmark), Mir (Russia), Pelican of London (England), Pogoria (Poland), Sedov (Russia), Shabab Oman (Oman), Shtandart (Russai), Sřrlandet (Norway), Stavros S Niarchos (England) and Thor Heyerdahl (Germany). The Stad Amsterdam clipper will sail at the front the parade. Waterway closed In order to allow the SAIL-IN to proceed safely, the North Sea Canal, the IJ river and the IJ harbour will be closed to traffic on Thursday 19 August from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Once a craft has joined the parade, it is prohibited to pass other craft, to sail crisscross or to change course. It is important for all who are considering to participate in the SAIL-IN to consult the conditions and sailing rules, which can be viewed on the SAIL Amsterdam 2010 website: www.sail.nl. SAIL 2010 SAIL Amsterdam 2010 will take place from Thursday 19 August to Monday 23 August 2010 on and around the IJ river. The event is made possible in part by main sponsors the Municipality of Amsterdam, the Royal Netherlands Navy, ING, the Dutch Postcode Lottery (Nationale Postcode Loterij), De Telegraaf newspaper and Gaastra and sponsors Accor Hotels, the Province of Noord-Holland, Nuon and Clifford Chance. SAIL has entered into a partnership with the Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution (KNRM). For extensive information on SAIL 2010, please visit www.sail.nl. Note to the editorial staff (not for publication): For more information, please contact the SAIL Amsterdam Foundation, Lucette Bruinsma, communication manager, on +31 (0)20 681 18 04 or (mobile) +31 (0)6 41 55 73 43, or by e-mail at: lbruinsma@sail-amsterdam.nl. Photographic material can be downloaded in high resolution from http://sail2010.nl/pers/beeldmateriaal/. Wed, 12 May 10 00:00:00 +0200 http://english.sail2010.nl/nieuws/sail-2010-grand-nautical-and-cultural-spectacle-on-and-around-the-ij-river Nautical highlights SAIL’s main attraction consists of the impressive tall ships and the large fleet accompanying them. The SAIL-IN Parade will set off on 19 August around 10:00 a.m. from IJmuiden and is expected to begin arriving at 12:00 p.m. in the IJ harbour in Amsterdam. The tall ships will be escorted by thousands of boats during their crossing of the North Sea Canal, providing images which will once again go all over the world. Tall ships from dozens of countries have confirmed their participation in SAIL Amsterdam 2010. Striking newcomers include the Götheborg from Sweden and the Dhow Theyab from the United Arab Emirates. The Stad Amsterdam, which retraced the route of Darwin’s voyage on the HMS Beagle, will also lie moored along the quay during SAIL. From historical to modern In addition to the renowned tall ships, a unique collection of about 500 ships from the Dutch sailing heritage fleet, naval ships, various replicas and modern ships will be moored in and around the IJ river. Other nautical highlights will include the Ceremonial Salute, the Naval Review, the safety and rescue demonstrations by the Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution (KNRM) and the Royal Netherlands Navy, the so-called ‘Pieremachocheltocht’ involving rowboats decked out in carnival fashion, the Crew Parade through the city centre, the Aquacorso, the salute to the tall ships from approximately 1,300 canoers and rowers and the races in the SAILSation area. New: SAILSation New to SAIL is SAILSation, the racing area on the north side of the KNSM island where various types of boats will participate. Unique races between ‘skutsjes’, Frisian sailing boats, will take place on Friday and during the weekend on the IJ river. This will be the first time that these ships can be seen in racing form on the IJ and pictures of it will no doubt be spectacular. The stands for spectators will offer a good view of all races. New: Entertainment on tall ships and SAIL Sing-Along For the first time at SAIL, there will be entertainment on the decks of the tall ships. Ensembles, storytellers and performances will enrich the nautical atmosphere. The daily SAIL Sing-Along on the main stage at the head of Java island also promises to be highly enjoyable. This event features various shanty choirs, supported by an orchestra, singing well-known songs of the sea. The public is naturally expected to sing along at the top of their lungs. Focal point: The ING Pirate Island This edition of SAIL is focusing extra attention on children aged 6 to 12 and young people aged 15 to 25. For children, the Bogortuin garden at the beginning of Java island is not to be missed. At the Province of Noord-Holland Children’s Stage, the programme features the dazzling shows of Kapitein Winokio in which the children themselves can play a role. The band Zirkus Zirkus will lay down dope beats and hip dance moves. On the water, main sponsor ING will create the ING Pirate Island, the focal point of SAIL 2010. During the day it will be a veritable adventure paradise for children, while in the evenings it will serve as a fantastic and breathtaking backdrop for a good ‘pirate party’. In the nearby Aquarena, children can even learn how to sail, water-ski and build rafts. And this is just a taste of the activities that are set to take place here. Hot spot for young people in Amsterdam-Noord From the starting point in Amsterdam, to a stop-over in Casablanca, to Sydney by means of Tokyo, and on to the final destination of New York! During SAIL, young people can go on a world tour through these five inspiring harbour cities. At the Gedempte Insteekhaven in Amsterdam-Noord, the HarboursCityTour has a swinging programme in store especially intended for young people. Here, both during the day and in the evening, you will be able to experience the atmosphere of various cultures. Music, dance, sports and art will transform Amsterdam-Noord during SAIL into the hotspot for young people from 12 to 25 years of age. Head of Java island: Heart of SAIL The musical heart of SAIL will be the large main stage at the head of Java island. Lunch concerts will take place on this stage from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. The famous Navy Band (Marinierskapel) of the Netherlands Royal Navy, which is comprised of 54 professional musicians, is one of the acts which will play a big role on the main stage. This group is known as one of the most professional brass bands in the world. In the afternoon, the ‘SAIL Jazz Swing’ will delight the crowd with their swinging performances. The SAIL Sing-Along is the ideal musical backdrop for cocktail hour and performances from various artists and dance groups are planned on all evenings. Special Voyages In cooperation with the SAIL Amsterdam Foundation, the Amsterdam district of the Dutch Red Cross is organising the so-called ‘Special Voyages’ during SAIL 2010. These voyages are specifically intended for people who live in social isolation, including the chronically ill, handicapped, elderly and individuals who live under the poverty line. During SAIL 2010, they will be offered a complete sailing package. The Special Voyages have been made possible thanks to financial contributions from dozens of businesses and organisations. In total, over 4,500 people will be able to enjoy SAIL 2010 through this initiative. The registration deadline has now passed. The selection procedure and organisation of the Special Voyages is being conducted by the Amsterdam Red Cross and Zeil Noord Foundation and is made possible in part by the Amsterdam-Noord urban district. SAIL live on television SAIL 2010 will be covered extensively on the NOS television station on Thursday 19 August. The NOS will provide complete coverage, including live reports and recorded pieces, of the SAIL-IN Parade and the day's other activities. The station RTV Noord-Holland will also broadcast daily SAIL news. Other Dutch television and radio programmes will also devote special attention to SAIL 2010. SAIL 2010 SAIL Amsterdam 2010 will take place from Thursday 19 August to Monday 23 August 2010 on and around the IJ river. The event is made possible in part by main sponsors the Municipality of Amsterdam, the Royal Netherlands Navy, ING, the Dutch Postcode Lottery (Nationale Postcode Loterij), De Telegraaf newspaper and Gaastra and sponsors Accor Hotels, the Province of Noord-Holland, Nuon and Clifford Chance. SAIL has entered into a partnership with the Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution (KNRM). For extensive information on SAIL 2010, please visit www.sail.nl. Note to the editorial staff (not for publication): For more information, please contact the SAIL Amsterdam Foundation, Lucette Bruinsma, communication manager, on +31 (0)20 681 18 04 or (mobile) +31 (0)6 41 55 73 43, or by e-mail at: lbruinsma@sail-amsterdam.nl. Photographic material can be downloaded in high resolution from http://sail2010.nl/pers/beeldmateriaal/. Wed, 12 May 10 00:00:00 +0200