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The Star
6 hours ago
- The Star
Amsterdam welcomes back sail festival after 10-year hiatus
AMSTERDAM, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- Sail Amsterdam, the Netherlands' major maritime festival first held 50 years ago, kicked off its 10th edition on Wednesday after a decade-long break. The festival officially began with the traditional Sail-In Parade along the North Sea Canal and IJ River, led by the three-masted clipper Stad Amsterdam (City of Amsterdam). The vessel was welcomed with cannon salutes and a flyover by jets from the Royal Dutch Air Force. This year's fleet included ships of all sizes, from ultramodern to classic, and from around the world. Festivalgoers took to the water in small boats, joining the fleet as it made its way toward IJ Harbor in Amsterdam. Organizers expect more than 800 ships and some 2 million visitors during the five-day festival, which runs until August 24. More than 200 events will take place on land and water, including cultural performances, naval demonstrations, educational exhibits, ship tours and sailing excursions. Founded in 1975 to mark Amsterdam's 700th anniversary, Sail Amsterdam is held every five years. The 2020 edition was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to the extended gap before this year's return.
South Wales Guardian
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Hundreds of ships and boats sail into Amsterdam to mark city's maritime history
Ships from all over the world, many with their masts and rigging decorated with flags, sailed from the North Sea coastal town of IJmuiden on an hours-long journey up the North Sea Canal and into Amsterdam's IJ waterway for Sail 2025, the first edition in a decade. A puff of orange smoke erupted into the sky and ships' horns sounded as the replica, three-masted clipper Stad Amsterdam passed through a lock to mark the official start of the event. Each ship is greeted with two cannon shots and its country's national anthem as it enters the harbour. Hugo Peek was one of the thousands of people who sailed in smaller boats together with the tall ships. Along with his grandfather and several other family members, he travelled on a smaller boat that accompanied the tall ship Europa. 'There was almost no water. It's almost all boats, ' the 21-year-old student said. Mahek Singahl was waiting in Amsterdam's central train station, looking onto the harbour with her two small children and several large suitcases. Her family was headed back to Ivory Coast after a holiday in Iceland and had stopped in Amsterdam for a few days. They had no idea what the crowds were for. 'My husband went to look at the boats and left me here,' she said, laughing. 'He loves this stuff.' The event, which draws hundreds of thousands of visitors, is held every five years. The 2020 edition was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Wednesday's parade culminates in an evening fireworks display. The ships will remain in Amsterdam, many open for visitors, through the weekend. The first event was held in 1975 to celebrate Amsterdam's 700th anniversary and this year's edition coincides with the city's 750th birthday.
Leader Live
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Hundreds of ships and boats sail into Amsterdam to mark city's maritime history
Ships from all over the world, many with their masts and rigging decorated with flags, sailed from the North Sea coastal town of IJmuiden on an hours-long journey up the North Sea Canal and into Amsterdam's IJ waterway for Sail 2025, the first edition in a decade. A puff of orange smoke erupted into the sky and ships' horns sounded as the replica, three-masted clipper Stad Amsterdam passed through a lock to mark the official start of the event. Each ship is greeted with two cannon shots and its country's national anthem as it enters the harbour. Hugo Peek was one of the thousands of people who sailed in smaller boats together with the tall ships. Along with his grandfather and several other family members, he travelled on a smaller boat that accompanied the tall ship Europa. 'There was almost no water. It's almost all boats, ' the 21-year-old student said. Mahek Singahl was waiting in Amsterdam's central train station, looking onto the harbour with her two small children and several large suitcases. Her family was headed back to Ivory Coast after a holiday in Iceland and had stopped in Amsterdam for a few days. They had no idea what the crowds were for. 'My husband went to look at the boats and left me here,' she said, laughing. 'He loves this stuff.' The event, which draws hundreds of thousands of visitors, is held every five years. The 2020 edition was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Wednesday's parade culminates in an evening fireworks display. The ships will remain in Amsterdam, many open for visitors, through the weekend. The first event was held in 1975 to celebrate Amsterdam's 700th anniversary and this year's edition coincides with the city's 750th birthday.
Glasgow Times
7 hours ago
- Glasgow Times
Hundreds of ships and boats sail into Amsterdam to mark city's maritime history
Ships from all over the world, many with their masts and rigging decorated with flags, sailed from the North Sea coastal town of IJmuiden on an hours-long journey up the North Sea Canal and into Amsterdam's IJ waterway for Sail 2025, the first edition in a decade. A puff of orange smoke erupted into the sky and ships' horns sounded as the replica, three-masted clipper Stad Amsterdam passed through a lock to mark the official start of the event. Each ship is greeted with two cannon shots and its country's national anthem as it enters the harbour. Orange smoke signals the start of the parade of hundreds of tall ships sailing into Amsterdam's harbour (Peter Dejong/AP) Hugo Peek was one of the thousands of people who sailed in smaller boats together with the tall ships. Along with his grandfather and several other family members, he travelled on a smaller boat that accompanied the tall ship Europa. 'There was almost no water. It's almost all boats, ' the 21-year-old student said. Mahek Singahl was waiting in Amsterdam's central train station, looking onto the harbour with her two small children and several large suitcases. Her family was headed back to Ivory Coast after a holiday in Iceland and had stopped in Amsterdam for a few days. They had no idea what the crowds were for. 'My husband went to look at the boats and left me here,' she said, laughing. 'He loves this stuff.' The event, which draws hundreds of thousands of visitors, is held every five years. The 2020 edition was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Wednesday's parade culminates in an evening fireworks display. The ships will remain in Amsterdam, many open for visitors, through the weekend. The first event was held in 1975 to celebrate Amsterdam's 700th anniversary and this year's edition coincides with the city's 750th birthday.
Rhyl Journal
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Hundreds of ships and boats sail into Amsterdam to mark city's maritime history
Ships from all over the world, many with their masts and rigging decorated with flags, sailed from the North Sea coastal town of IJmuiden on an hours-long journey up the North Sea Canal and into Amsterdam's IJ waterway for Sail 2025, the first edition in a decade. A puff of orange smoke erupted into the sky and ships' horns sounded as the replica, three-masted clipper Stad Amsterdam passed through a lock to mark the official start of the event. Each ship is greeted with two cannon shots and its country's national anthem as it enters the harbour. Hugo Peek was one of the thousands of people who sailed in smaller boats together with the tall ships. Along with his grandfather and several other family members, he travelled on a smaller boat that accompanied the tall ship Europa. 'There was almost no water. It's almost all boats, ' the 21-year-old student said. Mahek Singahl was waiting in Amsterdam's central train station, looking onto the harbour with her two small children and several large suitcases. Her family was headed back to Ivory Coast after a holiday in Iceland and had stopped in Amsterdam for a few days. They had no idea what the crowds were for. 'My husband went to look at the boats and left me here,' she said, laughing. 'He loves this stuff.' The event, which draws hundreds of thousands of visitors, is held every five years. The 2020 edition was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Wednesday's parade culminates in an evening fireworks display. The ships will remain in Amsterdam, many open for visitors, through the weekend. The first event was held in 1975 to celebrate Amsterdam's 700th anniversary and this year's edition coincides with the city's 750th birthday.
