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We have a story to tell... B E H I N D E V E R Y S U P E R YAC H T YA R D A N D S U P P L I E R I S A STO R Y. B E H I N D E V E R Y OW N E R I S A S TO R Y. A N D , I N E V I TA B LY, B E H I N D E V E R Y N E W LY L A U N C H E D S U P E R YAC H T O R P R O D U CT I S A S TO R Y W H I C H B L E N D S A L L O F T H E A B OV E A N D M O R E .

Two years ago the HISWA Holland Yachting Group started a new campaign focused on the essential elements that make our members unique. This was in some ways an easy task… After all, every member has an incredible story to tell, from the yards with roots dating back to the 1800s to the supply companies who have built their reputation on next-generation technical wizardry. But it’s also a challenge to synthesise their essence into a few words and a personal picture. I think we’ve done rather well and you can judge for yourself on our new website and by checking out the selection of images and stories on pages 18 to 21 of this publication.

H E R I TAG E , I N N OVAT I O N A N D C R E AT I V I T Y These stories embody the three pillars that all HISWA Holland Yachting Group members have in common, namely Heritage, Innovation and Creativity. At heart, they are stories of extraordinary people working at the yards and supply companies who make extraordinary yachts for extraordinary clients. Jeroen Sirag

MEET JEROEN Jeroen Sirag has his roots in the luxury hotel sector, which has many similarities with high end yachting, not least the fact that they serve the same clientele. HISWA Holland Yachting Group is the world’s most sophisticated national representative body, maintaining the cooperation among Dutch companies that has made it a global force. “It is unique to have both yards and suppliers united in one group promoting their country in a destination driven way. Our goal is to ensure that when people are considering buying a superyacht or superyacht equipment, they continue to think of Holland first .”

You have to have a creative mind to buy a superyacht. Spending (tens of) millions on a floating home is not a logical act, regardless of how much pleasure it brings. The vast majority of owners are or have been successful business people, and the business case for creating a oneoff custom superyacht would probably not pass muster if subjected to ‘normal’ standards of production efficiency. But life isn’t all about business and there are many wealthy men and women out there who like to be different, to think outside of the box, to own a superyacht that suits their tastes and travel plans, not those of the owners that went before them. And, just as is the case in other industries, the initial expense of buying a premium quality product which stands out from the crowd usually has a positive impact on the eventual resale value. You also enjoy using it more!

GO I N G D U TC H The creativity of our individual members and the HISWA Holland Yachting Group as a collective is

one of the reasons why ‘Going Dutch’ remains the best possible roadmap to follow after owners have made the emotional choice to buy a superyacht. The same applies to the captains, senior crew members, purchasing & project managers and owners representatives who play such a key role in the decision-making process. Yards and marine equipment suppliers work hand-in-hand to come up with creative ideas in order to realise the creative dreams of clients and their representatives. And however future oriented this creativity may be, the rich experience of the past certainly plays an equal role. It’s impossible to overestimate the importance of heritage to the Dutch superyacht industry. Our international orientation in the maritime world dates back to the Golden Age of the 1600s when half of all Europe’s trade was transported by ships from the Netherlands. We Dutch can also lay claim to some major milestones in the history of yachting, even being responsible for the word ‘yacht’ (it’s the English take on the Dutch word jacht!). In fact, the first wealthy individual to be presented with a ‘superyacht’ (or the 17th-century equivalent thereof) was the British monarch Charles II. Boats of all shapes and sizes have been in the DNA of the Dutch since time immemorial. Many of today’s yards and supply companies can trace their roots back to the 19th century and it is these generations of craftsmen that later enabled Holland to put superyachts on the world map. The second pillar of innovation is also connected to the past. You’ve all enjoyed looking at our dams, windmills, polders and canals, but they have served a purpose in a country that used to be susceptible to flooding. Winning the battle against the sea involved us in great feats of engineering and technology, and the innovations deployed permeate every sector.

N E V E R - E N D I N G S TO R Y By its very definition, innovation is a story that never comes to an end. We take pride in shaping the ongoing story of superyachting based on the latest developments and on the trends that no one has even thought of yet. In that respect you could say we write the story, something

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Royal Huisman Ethereal by Franco Pace

which is backed up by the latest financial figures showing that the Dutch superyacht industry is in vibrant health. The order book for 2014 is at the same levels as prior to the economic crisis which began in 2007, with 26 major orders worth over €2 billion. Sixteen extraordinary superyachts were also delivered during 2014. It is clearer than ever that Dutch yachting has become a brand in its own right, a brand with an excellent reputation. In fact, many of our members are busy with expansion. Holland Jachtbouw, Feadship, Mulder Shipyard, Oceanco, Amels, Royal Huisman, Hakvoort and Heesen Yachts have all opened new facilities in recent times or have ambitious plans. This can also be partly attributed to the increasing demand for longer yachts, often built for repeat clients… The large number of which is in itself another sign of the brand loyalty that Dutch yards inspire.

C H A N G I N G T H E N A R R AT I V E Like every good story, there are times when changing circumstances change the narrative. In this respect I am proud of the way that our members rode out the global recession storm and continued to invest in the future in a way that gave (and continues to give) complete confidence to their clients. While there is always a degree of competition between the leading motor and sailing yacht yards, the joint branding and association within the

HISWA Holland Yachting Group and the overall sense of community within the industry ensures that the Good Ship Cooperation remains at the head of the fleet. There have been lots of good new stories to tell over the past year. A fine example is the cooperation between Vitters and Oceanco on an 85-metre sailing yacht (see page 10). Feadship crossed the hundred-metre mark with one of six impressive new Feadships launched in the past 12 months. Holland Jachtbouw and Claasen continue to lead the way in the J Class revolution. Heesen Yachts unveiled a new breed of 50-metre fast displacement motoryacht, and Mulder Shipyard signed an order for its largest all-aluminium yacht to date. Our equipment suppliers have also had some major successes. DMS launched an impressive new roll damping system, Hydromar unveiled the prototype of its Seascape bathing platform and Imtech Marine launched its new RHServiceNow app. The naval architects at Vripack were also making waves with its striking FLOW yacht design. Partly thanks to our new campaign, the HISWA Holland Yachting Group is also attracting new members, such as Van der Valk - Continental Yachts and DMS Holland. The power of this association lies in our justifiable claim to be a specialist in superyacht construction. This is turn based on the long experience both of our individual

members and the group as a whole. Actually, ever since the days of the VOC, the Dutch have consistently proven their export acumen and reliability when it comes to trade.

N E W TA L E S Geographical and market considerations continue to play a role in this ongoing story and in our determination to go to areas where fresh tales are being told. The HISWA Holland Yachting Group is focused on tapping into new audiences and markets, hence our recent partnerships with the prestigious TEFAF Art Fair in Maastricht, ATPI Yacht Logistics and the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. You will also see that we are taking a very different way to profiling our association and members at Monaco Yacht Show and at the METSTRADE exhibition in Amsterdam. I hope to see you at one of those events or elsewhere during the coming year so we can share more stories together!

Jeroen Sirag [email protected]

Colophon CHIEF EDITOR Jeroen Sirag PRODUCTION EDITORS Dorien Mulder • Heleen Luteijn ART DIRECTION & LAYOUT DD Communications • Ontwerpburo RS CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Writewell Quality Text • Anthony Twibill • Herbert van Oord • Bonaire Tourism • Plaza Marina Bonaire COVER IMAGE BY Heesen Yachts PHOTOGRAPHERS OTTI Photography (storytelling) • ANP Photo (Sail) • Studio Roosegaarde, Dus Architects, Moooi, Marcel Wanders, Van Moof (Dutch Design) • RVD, Photo Koos Breukel (Royal) • Carlo Borlenghi (Over the Rainbow) • IAmsterdam (24H Amsterdam) • HISWA Marine Industry / Amels (Training Education) • Boat International (WSYA) • Bonaire Tourism, Alejandro Gutiérrez, Lorenzo Mittiga (Bonaire) • Cory Silken (Royal Huisman) • Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, Daniëlle Dessart (Pebble Beach) SPECIAL GRATITUDE IS EXTENDED TO All our members and partners • LUX-PR & More • ATPI Yacht Logistics • Van Gogh Museum • Pon Power • Bonaire Tourism • The Wall Street Journal • TEFAF Maastricht • Panerai and Rolex PUBLISHER HISWA Holland Yachting Group, Werfkade 2, 1033 RA Amsterdam, The Netherlands, [email protected], hollandyachtinggroup.com NEWS Subscribe to the newsletter at hollandyachtinggroup.com All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form by any means, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior permission of the publisher. All information is provided in good faith. HISWA Holland Yachting Group takes no legal responsibility for the accuracy, truthfulness or reliability of the information provided through this service.

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WORKING ON A NEW FEADSHIP LIKE COMO IS LIKE GOING TO WORK ON AN ENORMOUS FERRARI Patrick Wilkie

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Galley life B E I N G A C H E F O N A S U P E R YAC H T I S A U N I Q U E OCC U PAT I O N , R E Q U I R I N G M A N Y S K I L L S T H AT A R E N OT A L L TO D O W I T H H A U T E C U I S I N E . PAT R I C K W I L K I E , C H E F O N T H E AWA R D - W I N N I N G F E A D S H I P CO M O D U R I N G H E R F I R ST Y E A R AT S E A , S H A R E S T H E S E C R E T S O F B E I N G M A S T E R O F T H E GA L L E Y A N D CO P I N G W I T H S U C H A H E CT I C J O B .

How did you become a chef on a superyacht?

I’ve been a chef since I left school and moved from New Zealand to the French Alps at the age of 25 to combine my love of skiing and snowboarding with cooking. In 2009 a friend suggested I head south and try a change of environment, and I’ve worked on a variety of yachts in the 50-metre range since then. When Como was launched the captain asked me to join his team: it was the highlight of my career so far to work on a new Feadship, especially one owned by such a well-known person in the yachting community who is also a Kiwi! Working on a new Feadship like Como is like going to work on an enormous Ferrari. The degree of construction and craftsmanship is mind blowing. No detail was missed in my galley and the after sales service was tremendous. During the warranty period a technician or craftsmen would fly out from Amsterdam to tweak anything that so much as squeaked within the first season. I have been thoroughly spoiled by this time on a Feadship as no other boat is comparable. Hats off to the yard – it made true the slogan ‘there are yachts and there are Feadships’.

What are the most important things for you in a galley? Apart from a good set of knives? You have to have a good head on your shoulders, be focused and extremely well organised. Personally, I like seafood and doing a lot of

pan work. Excellent induction pans are essential: I buy a new set every year because you don’t want things sticking when working under pressure.

How do you source all the food?

The bigger the boat, the less chance there is to go shopping yourself. On 50-metre yachts you still have the luxury of going to a good-quality deli when in port or perusing local markets for the intricate things we need. But mostly we rely on provision companies, especially for charter trips. They can get anything we require anywhere at any time. The provision companies are mostly based in the Antibes area. I don’t know how they do it but a week after I send off an order sheet it will be available for pick up or delivery, all perfectly portioned. All the meats and fish will be vacuum-packed; everything will be as fresh and high-quality as possible, including all the fruit and veg. It’s magic!

It sounds like you have to be prepared and think ahead...

Yes, especially on charters where we have a preference list containing all the likes and dislikes. And that goes right from the food in my department through to the toys guests want on the boat, eating times, the itinerary and so on. I am currently preparing a charter where I have to strictly adhere to every letter of the Kosher law. We have

a rabbi coming to bless the entire galley, including every single utensil, pan and surface. There will obviously be no shellfish or pork on the menu, and we’re taking care to observe the many laws about what food groups can be served together. So yes, preparation is pretty crucial!

How do you sort out supplies in remoter locations?

For bigger boats you can use helicopter deliveries, which hop between the islands, and you will have vast amounts of fridge space and stores. But you also need to go with the local flow. Take Fiji, for example. If we’re out in the islands we’ll go to the village chief and offer kava root from the local markets in Suva and Denarau. The drinks will be made in front of us. In return we are very pleased to accept a few chickens, some fresh vegetables and the right to fish in their bay. On one trip the village chief also brought us a live piglet, which we got the locals to despatch. It’s all quite an experience.

What other differences are there between working at sea and on land? You’re not just a chef on a boat. You have to know the entire yacht inside out and have passed the requisite fire and safety training courses. You also have to take your turn on watch and I usually help man the lines when we come into harbour. The chef is part of a welloiled machine and there’s never a dull day onboard a superyacht.

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Project 85

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Project 85 IN A FINE EXAMPLE OF COOPERATION BETWEEN TWO MEMBERS OF THE HISWA HOLLAND YACHTING GROUP, OCEANCO AND VITTERS SHIPYARD HAVE LAUNCHED AN 85-METRE SAILING YACHT. BOTH PARTNERS COMBINED THEIR RESPECTIVE EXPERTISE IN A NOVEL APPROACH TO CONSTRUCTION THAT IS AS UNIQUE AS THE YACHT ITSELF.

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Oceanco and Vitters Shipyard worked closely through all stages of the custom project. For instance, the specifications for the design engineering study were defined by the yards’ teams, in close cooperation with the naval architect, the owners and their representatives, Master Yachts.

S I Z E M AT T E R S The yacht’s complexity lies in her sheer size as well as in the qualities that make her a real performance sailing yacht. Built under the project name P85 with naval architect Tripp Design and interior designers Dölker + Voges, she combines outstanding sailing performance, state-of-theart technology and reliability with exceptional space, comfort and luxury – a combination rarely found on sailing yachts.

The design and execution of all components ensure that guests and crew alike will sail in safety and comfort. Given her design characteristics, she will be as nimble and as easy to handle as a yacht of smaller dimensions, proving that a super sailing yacht can have competitive sailing capabilities with relative ease of handling. She performs well at all points of sail and benefits from exhaustive engineering and superior craftsmanship.

H I G H CO M FO RT The yacht has a clean, high-volume superstructure designed to blur the boundaries between inside social spaces and outside deck areas, with long, clear sightlines throughout. She is designed around a comfortably clean and modern interior that adorns four decks of common as well as discrete living areas, for both social and private use.

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The unique steering system developed by Vitters Shipyard completes the ultimate sailing experience. By translating the hydrodynamic forces on the underwater rudder blades directly to the flybridge steering wheels, the system provides the helmsman with immediate feedback.

L E V E R AG I N G O N E X P E R I E N C E Oceanco’s experience in building large custom motoryachts in the 80m+ range, and the vast experience in building large, high performance sailing yachts at Vitters Shipyard have resulted in a groundbreaking yacht that pioneers new territory on many fronts. Capitalising on each other’s strengths, the teams broke boundaries with both the size and the intricacy of her advanced systems.

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Presenting 275 of the world’s leading art and antiques dealers from 20 countries, TEFAF Maastricht is a continuously evolving showcase for the best works of art currently on the market. In addition to the traditional areas of old master paintings and antique works of art, you can see and buy at TEFAF Maastricht a wide variety of classical modern and contemporary art, photographs, as well as jewellery, 20th-century design, works on paper and tribal art.

TEFAF Maastricht is unequalled in its level of quality and in the methods it employs to establish the authenticity of every painting and object on offer. Participating dealers are admitted only after a strict selection process. TEFAF Maastricht’s ground breaking vetting system involves no fewer than 175 international experts in 29 different categories, who examine every work of art in the fair for quality, authenticity and condition, ensuring that you can buy art with the greatest possible confidence.

A range of cultural events and special activities will take place in the city of Maastricht while TEFAF is running. TEFAF visitors can take advantage of a limited number of tickets. For more information see duringtefaf.com. TEFAF Maastricht 11 – 20 March 2016 Maastricht, the Netherlands tefaf.com

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Dutch design DUTC H DE S IG N AND AR C HIT E CT U R E AR E RENOW NE D WOR L DW IDE FOR T HE IR BOL DNE SS, P L AYFU L NE SS AND S OP HIST ICAT ION.

Dune by Studio Roosegaarde

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Waterlicht by Studio Roosegaarde

The Waterlicht project by Studio Roosegaarde is a reminder of the fact that the Dutch landscape has always incarnated innovation like no other. Some 26% of the Netherlands is below sea level, and much of the rest is uniquely vulnerable to floods. Waterlicht uses sinuous lines of light made with the latest LED technology, software and lenses to show how high the water could reach without human intervention in the Netherlands. Steam machines are used to capture the light and create a sense of waves and water. The local weather and wind affect the steam and therefore the appearance of the artwork, turning it into a dream about the power and poetry of water.

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In a world that is constantly shifting between the analogue and the digital, Studio Roosegaarde is the social design lab of artist Daan Roosegaarde and his team of designers and engineers. The studio creates interactive designs that explore the dynamic relation between people, technology and space. It is internationally known for interactive projects such as Dune, Lotus, the Van Gogh Path and Waterlicht. Daan Roosegaarde has been the focus of exhibitions at the Rijksmuseum, Tate Modern, the Victoria & Albert Museum and the Tokyo National Museum, and has won numerous international innovation awards.

3D Print Canal House by DUS Architects

A R C H I T E CT U R E A S CRAFTSMANSHIP Based in Amsterdam, DUS Architects makes public architecture – that is, design that deliberately and consciously influences everyday life. DUS designs things

that make people feel at home in the world – from their favourite coffee mug to the urban landscape of the neighbourhood in which they live. To DUS, architecture is craftsmanship, and all its work has a personal touch. This is perfectly illustrated by the most recent project,

the 3D Print Canal House, which involves 3D printing an entire building as a part of research into how new digital fabrication techniques can lead to affordable tailor-made architecture.

O N T H E M OO F It was only six years ago that Van Moof presented its prototype at the world’s largest bicycle exhibition in Friedrichshafen. Since then, Van Moof has become a common sight on the Dutch streets, and the brand is gradually conquering the world, with over 70 percent of the characteristic bicycles being sold in some 39 countries outside of the Netherlands. Van Moof bikes are easily identified by their eye-catching sturdy aluminium industrial-style frame with a weight of only 13 kilos, making them ideal for city cycling. The urban focus is enhanced by the lack of gears, built in lights on solar energy and an old-fashioned back-pedalling

brake. The unique design has also won the developers of the bicycle, Taco and Ties Carlier, various prestigious design awards. The love of design is nothing new to the Carliers, who started their career inventing numerous new concepts, such as wristbands for festivals, token machines and a revolutionary folding bicycle. In addition to designing a good product, the Carliers believe in implementing smart marketing strategies and cost management to achieve success. In this framework they recently opened Van Moof flagship stores in Amsterdam and New York, with similar stores in Osaka, Taipei and Singapore to follow.

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A’DAM Tower

‘ PA R I S H A S T H E E I F F E L TOW E R , LO N D O N T H E E Y E ’ Situated on the banks of the IJ River behind Central Station, the Shell headquarters was the main landmark of Amsterdam North for decades. When Shell moved, a competition was organised on how to put the complex to use. The winning proposal was submitted by a

consortium involving Sander Groet, co-owner of Club AIR in Amsterdam and initiator of large dance festivals. Realising his boyhood dream of an iconic observation deck in Amsterdam, Sander has been the driving force behind the A’DAM Toren (toren is Dutch for tower) since 2012. “In every city I visited, I looked for a vantage point to gaze on the world beneath,” he says. “It was in

Moooi showroom New York

P R O D U CT S W I T H M E A N I N G With the recent opening of a New York branch, Moooi is the very first Dutch design brand to move to the trendy NoMad district next to the Chrysler and Empire State buildings. Under the leadership of art director Marcel Wanders, Moooi has grown from a furniture and lighting company to one that offers high-end luxury products within a truly inspiring lifestyle concept. In addition to Marcel Wanders’ designs, the Moooi portfolio contains a range of work from other nationally

and internationally recognised designers. These include, amongst others, Jurgen Bey, Bertjan Pot, Maarten Baas, Jaime Hayon, Neri & Hu, Joost van Bleiswijk, Studio Job and Nika Zupanc. “My generation is no longer happy with expensive products without a meaning,” explains Marcel. “It’s looking for the 'real' thing: a beautiful design that is also interesting, creative, exciting, fun, provocative, challenging; a product that lives in a complete cultural context.”

Melbourne that I realised: Paris has the Eiffel Tower, London the Eye – what about Amsterdam? A’DAM Toren is going to be fantastic. A superfast glass elevator will bring guests 80 metres up in no time. There will be a spinning restaurant, a hotel, swings flying over the rooftop and, in the basement, a club.” Opening is slated for April 2016.

Marcel Wanders, Mondrian South Beach Miami

Wanders’ projects range from iconic hotels like the Mondrian South Beach in Miami to fairy-tale private residences in London, Majorca and Jakarta. His spaces incorporate a romantic, monumental sensibility that has redefined interior design. They are drawn from a graphic tradition that combines the everyday with the ornamental. Imaginative collectible design pieces include the Bon Bon Chair, Golden Knotted Chair, Carbon Balloon Chair and Fragile Fingers on a Grand Piano.

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T H E D U T C H R O Y A L FA M I LY H A S A LWAY S H A D C LO S E CONNECTIONS WITH THE YACHTING INDUSTRY His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and her Majesty Queen Máxima

Royal support

The Dutch Royal family has always had close connections with the yachting industry. In 1937 Feadship designed the 31-metre motoryacht Piet Hein as a gift from the Dutch people for Princess Juliana (King WillemAlexander’s grandmother) and Prince Bernhard to mark their marriage. The 18th birthday present for Princess Beatrix (King Willem-Alexander’s mother) was also a yacht, this time a traditional Dutch round bottomed sailing ship called De Groene Draeck. It was from the Dutch clipper Stad Amsterdam that Willem-Alexander opened SAIL Amsterdam in 2010. And even after his accession to the throne in April 2013, His Majesty was still delighted to open the 30th edition of the HISWA Amsterdam in-water Boat Show five months later at its new premises at the HISWA Nautical Centre.

Prior to becoming King, Willem-Alexander was very involved in sports and international water management issues. He was a member of the International Olympic Committee (1998–2013), chairman of the Advisory Committee on Water to the Dutch Minister of Infrastructure and the Environment (2004–2013), and chairman of the United Nations’ Secretary-Generals Advisory Board on Water and Sanitation (2006–2013). Today, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima are tireless ambassadors for international trade in all its facets. They frequently join trade missions abroad and do everything in their power to support export promotion and development for Dutch companies and trade associations.

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Everybody has Vitters Shipyard

Piet Brouwer Elektrotechniek

Cramm Yachting Systems

Hydromar Marine Equipment

Croon Elektrotechniek

Esthec

Naiad Dynamics Holland

Vripack

Royal Huisman

Balk Shipyard

Tijssen Elektro

Van der Valk - Continental Yachts

Moonen Shipyards

Radio Zeeland DMP

Feadship

Claassen Shipyards

Holland Jachtbouw

Alewijnse Marine Systems

Huisman Maritiem

Heesen Yachts

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a story to tell Heinen & Hopman Engineering

Van Berge Henegouwen Installaties

Kuiper Dutch Marine Panels

Imtech Marine

Mastervolt

DMS Holland

Struik & Hamerslag

Pinta Nieuwburg

Hakvoort Shipyard

Amels

Mulder Shipyard

Maxwell

De Keizer Marine Engineering

Zijlstra International Decoration

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Steel wizards A L B E R T H A K V O O R T S R ’ S LO V E O F E N G I N E S B E G A N W H E N H E S A W C A N A D I A N T R O O P S L I B E R AT E M O N N I C K E N D A M AT T H E A G E O F FO U R . O N E S O L D I E R R O D E A H A R L E Y A N D , H A L F A C E N T U R Y L AT E R I N 1 9 9 5 , A L B E R T B O U G H T A N H D FAT B O Y FO R H I M S E L F. OT H E R I C O N I C B I K E S H AV E S I N C E B E E N G I V E N T H E B E A M I E S T H A N D L E B A R S G O I N G BY T H E S TA I N L E S S S T E E L W I Z A R D S AT H A K V O O R T.

Albert’s relationship with motorboats started at a young age too. He was 14 when he joined his father’s yard; he still remembers hoping to earn enough to buy gloves to stave off the cold. The Hakvoort family had been building boats since 1919 on a site that dates back to the 1300s. But Albert Sr was determined to write a history of his own, putting Hakvoort Shipyards on the map with famous superyachts like Lady Marina, Lady Duvera, Perle Bleue, JeMaSa, SnowbirD, MIRGAB V and Apostrophe.

Today, the extended facilities create custom motoryachts up to 65 m with Klaas and Albert Jr at the helm. As one of the few genuine family yards left, Albert Sr. is sure of the secret behind Hakvoort’s success: “We’ll never be the biggest yard – but we promise that every boat launched here will be the very best of its kind at the time.”

WE PROMISE T H AT E V E R Y B O AT LAUNCHED HERE WILL BE THE VERY BEST O F I T S K I N D AT THE TIME

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IT’S NOT VERY SEXY BUT I THINK IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL THING IN THE WORLD

Veneer as art H A N S GO L BAC H , D I R E CTO R O F K U I P E R D U TC H M A R I N E PA N E L S , S AY S P E O P L E R A R E LY G E T E XC I T E D W H E N H E S AY S W H AT H I S CO M PA N Y D O E S . “ I T ’ S N OT V E R Y S E X Y B U T I T H I N K I T ’ S T H E M O S T WO N D E R F U L T H I N G I N T H E WO R L D . W E P R O D U C E A N D S U P P LY S U R FAC E S FO R VA R I O U S U S E S T H AT A R E G U A R A N T E E D TO B E P E R F E CT LY F L AT. T H I S R E Q U I R E S A N A W E S O M E A M O U N T O F T E C H N O LOGY, C R A F T S M A N S H I P A N D I N N OVAT I O N … A N D T H AT I S E XC I T I N G !”

Yes, we make panels. But not all panels are good enough to bear the brand name Kuiper. Wood is combined with every imaginable material to create special panels with unique specifications. The innovation and technology we apply to produce the average sheet of 3 m² is truly impressive. Our family business started in the scenic landscape of Twente 60 years ago. Like me, the founder Mr Kuiper thoroughly enjoyed his work and the craftsmanship that brought out the hidden beauty of nature. Today, our veneers are an art form in their own right. Only by using the best materials and craftsmanship can you ensure quality. If we can’t find a panel material that meets our

requirements, we have it purpose-made from trees that grow under similar conditions in that region. This has the added benefit of guaranteeing consistent quality. Add in a good sprinkling of Twente clear-headedness and you have innovative solutions that pool different materials into panels with unique specifications. The result is more than veneers. The result is Dutch Marine Panels. Kuiper Dutch Marine Panels has more than 60 years of experience in manufacturing various panels for interiors. Quality products and organisation have propelled the company to the top of its field, and it has an excellent reputation among interior builders and yacht builders.

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Island in the sun T H E G AT E D NORTH AND SOUTH PIERS OF BONAIRE PORT CAN A C C O M M O D AT E ANY SIZE OF SUPERYACHT

W H AT I F W E TO L D YO U T H E R E WA S A N I S L A N D O U T S I D E T H E H U R R I CA N E B E LT W I T H N O T R A F F I C L I G H T S O R P O S TA L C O D E , B U T W I T H A M P L E FAC I L I T I E S TO D OC K A S U P E R YA C H T O F A N Y S I Z E A N D A P O S S I B I L I T Y TO PA R K YO U R P R I VAT E J E T AT A D I STA N C E O F J U S T 1 . 5 M I L E S ? W E LCO M E TO B O N A I R E ! The Dutch island of Bonaire may be one of the best kept secrets in the Caribbean. It has only 18,000 inhabitants hailing from over 40 nations, most of whom speak Dutch, English, Spanish and the local language Papiamentu. Known mainly as a top ranked divers’ paradise, with over 40 dive shops and 80 dive sites, this island among the Leeward Antilles in the southern Caribbean offers safe docking and excellent services for superyachts. The approach to the capital Kralendijk by boat is simple. There is an easy deep water access to the North and South Piers in the port as well as the marina of the Harbour Village Beach Club. The public moorings in Kralendijk are available for visiting yachts up to 56 feet only. Plaza Marina opposite Flamingo International Airport has space for yachts up to 65 feet with a draught of up to seven feet.

S U P E R YAC H T AC CO M M O DAT I O N The gated North and South Piers can accommodate any size of superyacht and are managed by the Bonaire

Port Authority. Reservations can be made by agent or directly by email via [email protected]. Extra security can be arranged on request. Please note that these piers are occupied by visiting cruise ships two or three days a week during the season from November to May. The Harbour Village Beach Club marina can accommodate yachts up to 180 feet with a maximum draught of 17 feet at its 800-foot superyacht dock. Docking formalities are quick and easy. All you have to do is have your captain visit the customs/immigration station – one visit will suffice for all the paperwork. Situated in a charming colonial building in the centre of Kralendijk, this waterfront building is at a walking distance from the North and South Pier, or just a few minutes away from the Harbour Village Beach Club marina by tender or rental car. Visitors should remember that Bonaire has a 50 Hz electricity network so yachts wired for 60 Hz must have a rotary converter or run their genset.

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Flamingo International Airport offers a daily connection to Amsterdam and three weekly direct flights to the USA. The airport also offers 24/7 service for private aircraft. Bonaire is a perfect destination to fly in your guests and change crew, as well as to receive parts, replacements and technicians.

B O N A I R E M A R I N E PA R K The celebrations of Feadship’s 50th anniversary in 1999 saw several Feadships visit Bonaire and a new tender donated to the Bonaire Marine Park. Managed by the STINAPA Bonaire national parks foundation, this is the world’s first national marine park. It covers the fringing reef around the island, which is strictly protected: it is not allowed to touch the corals or take anything from the fragile ecosystem. Divers must pay a $25 marine park fee, while other users, such as snorkelers, owe a nature fee of $10. Dive and nature fee tags can be obtained at any dive shop. Free maps will guide you to the 54 shore dive and snorkel sites and 32 sites accessible by boat only.

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W H AT E L S E I S T H E R E TO D O O N BONAIRE? Over 60% of Bonaire is a protected nature reserve. The Washington Slagbaai National Park, with an ecology & geology museum at the entrance, is located in the north of the island. A drive through this park, which partly follows a route along the impressive, jagged north coast, is not to be missed. And if you are an early riser, trek to the top of the Brandaris – at 241 metres the highest point on the island. A spectacular view awaits. Horse Ranch Bonaire offers riding on Paso Fino horses through the countryside, or kunuku as the local language Papiamentu would have it. You can even go for a swim with your horse at Lac Bay! The untouched mangrove forest of Lac Bay is on the list of wetlands of international importance as defined by the Ramsar Convention for the conservation and sustainable utilisation of wetlands. The Mangrove Info Centre here offers educational kayak tours for groups and individuals.

With a visibility of over 40 metres, the well protected coral reefs – home to more than 300 different species of fish – are a true heaven for divers and snorkelers. The free diving community has lately also been discovering the clear, warm and deep waters of Bonaire. Last June, Carlos Coste, the owner of the Bonaire Deepsea Freediving School, attempted to break the world freediving record during the first Bonaire Freediving Event.

Other activities of interest include playing golf – Bonaire’s nature golf course is a real challenge for any player. The scenic roads along the bay of Bonaire are a mountain biker’s paradise. The waters around Bonaire are excellent grounds for big game fishing with its catch and release policy (book at Lucky 7 for its policy and contribution to sea life research).

VIP Diving Bonaire is a company that specialises in private guided diving and courses. It provides ‘dive butlers’, guaranteeing full discretion for clients. Visiting yachts can use their own tenders for guided diving and other recreational activities.

You will not find flashy shopping malls and highrise hotels on Bonaire. Everything here is made on a human scale. The historical centre of Kralendijk offers a variety of good restaurants and friendly nightlife in its many colonial buildings. Opposite the South Pier is the

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restaurant At Sea, declared the Caribbean restaurant of the year in 2013 by Caribbean Journal. If you are docked at the North or South Pier, you will find everything within walking distance. If your yacht is berthed at the Harbour Village Beach Club marina, you can moor your tender safely at Karel’s Pier, the place where sailors and locals meet.

YAC H T S E R V I C E S Several shipping agents, like BAS shipping & Rocargo, offer their services to commercial ships and occasionally to visiting yachts. Bonaire Marine Management is a newly established company that specialises in services for superyachts, including reservations, paperwork, provisioning, parts & replacements in transit, and any other services you can imagine. Every agent makes it possible to fuel at international bunker rates, and larger quantities can be delivered by ship. For provisioning, the island has well-assorted supermarkets and wholesalers with a good stock of fresh vegetables and meat. All goods can be delivered directly at the dock.

FUTURE PLANS Plaza Marina Bonaire has plans to expand the marina with 50 slips for yachts up to 70 feet and a 240-metre dock for yachts with a draught of up to 16 feet. It will also soon accommodate a new company that specialises in interior redesign. Bonaire’s superior docking facilities, combined with a daily connection to Amsterdam and the possibility to fly in after-sales experts & technicians and parts & replacements every day, mean the island is a reliable destination in the demanding world of superyachts. Visit bonairemarine.nl or bonaire-tourism.com

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Over the rainbow T H E J C L A S S R A I N B OW I S S O M E 140 G LO R I O U S F E E T O F YA C H T I N G T R A D I T I O N C R A F T E D W I T H M O D E R N S A I L I N G T E C H N O LOG Y BY H O L L A N D JAC H T B O U W. A N T H O N Y T W I B I L L S A I L E D O N H E R D U R I N G T H E M A X I YAC H T R O L E X C U P A N D D E S C R I B E S R A I N B OW A S A YAC H T I N G D R E A M CO M E T R U E .

On 15th May 1934, the original J Class Rainbow – designed by William Starling Burgess – was launched at the Herreshoff Yard in Bristol, Rhode Island, USA. Harold Vanderbilt named her Rainbow, eager for better times ahead in the aftermath of the Great Depression. She had been built in just 100 days to defend the America’s Cup against Endeavour, the 1934 challenger owned by Thomas Sopwith. Despite losing the first two races, Rainbow won the last four to take the America’s Cup that year. Harold Vanderbilt then laid Rainbow up in a dry dock following the series and put her through refit, before selling her to Chandler Hovey in 1937. She competed in the Cup Defender Series again in 1937 but was beaten by the more recently launched Ranger. Rainbow was sold for scrap in 1940 but that would not be the end of her story. Somewhere over the rainbow dreams do indeed come true – in this case for a Dutch yachting enthusiast with the passion and the means to build an all-new Rainbow J H2.

B O R N AGA I N The new Rainbow, built at Holland Jachtbouw in Zaandam on the outskirts of Amsterdam to a modern design by Dykstra Naval Architects, was launched in 2012. She was specially fitted out for racing against other Js to the J Class Association Rules, Lloyds Register and MCA classification. Rainbow’s hull is aluminium, her spars of carbon fibre and, uniquely among J Class yachts, she carries an eco-friendly, hybrid power system, which gives the yacht the ability to generate a large amount of power while sailing and to operate under batteries alone (without her generators running). Rainbow can be regularly seen competing on the superyacht race circuit, both in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean, racing amongst other J Class and various superyacht fleets.

The Costa Smeralda provides a stunning setting and a variety of great, challenging conditions for the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, one of the highlights of the Mediterranean yachting season. The first-ever Maxi World Championship held in Sardinia in 1980 was the brainchild of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and its president, the Aga Khan. The regatta is now an eagerly anticipated annual event attracting a sizeable fleet of majestic maxi-yachts to Porto Cervo each September competing in various classes, including a dedicated J Class division.

A N E VO LU T I O N I N S L E E K N E S S A casual stroll along the docks of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) in Porto Cervo during the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup provides ample evidence of the evolution of this regatta: sleek racing yachts constructed from carbon fibre using the latest thinking in technology; tacticians carefully analysing data tracking their yacht’s performance; navigators downloading and studying weather models on tablet devices. Evolution is everywhere but other features that have remained consistent since its creation in the 1980s equally define this annual benchmark for maxi-yacht design. The sailing landscape of the Costa Smeralda remains arguably the greatest in the world and the host yacht club a worldrenowned and respected establishment. The 2014 event marked the 25th edition of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup; 35 yachts took part including seven all-out racing Mini Maxis, and the beguiling J Class boats, replicas or restorations of 1930’s racing yachts and perhaps the very epitome of both evolution and tradition. The competing yachts ranged from 60 to 143 feet – in total measuring nearly one kilometre if lined-up bow to stern; weighing from a slender 16 tonnes to an immense 170 tonnes; and sailed by a combined 724 international sailors.

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“I’ve been sailing here for about 20 years and this is always the top pick of where we like to sail around the world,” explained Brad Butterworth, one of many world-class professional sailors in attendance. “The environment of the Costa Smeralda is fantastic: the rock formations, the colour of the water, the wind and sea conditions; there is nowhere as beautiful as this for yacht racing.”

C L A S S I C A L E L E GA N C E In contrast to the raw power and speed of the racing maxis and mini-maxis, the J Class racing fleet provided displays of classical elegance. Sleek lines, towering masts and teak decks gleaming with polished winches and varnished woodwork ensure the J fleet many admiring glances. Leading edge racing craft in their day competing for the America’s Cup in the 1930s, today’s J Class yachts are owned and sailed b y those passionate about yachting’s past. The 43.70-metre Lionheart, a recreation of an original design built by Claasen Shipyards, was the largest in attendance. She narrowly won the class after a topsy-turvy final day’s racing, which saw the leadership change three times. Close competition was provided by two more newbuild replicas in Rainbow and Ranger, and the previous year’s winner, Velsheda, a restoration of an original. The final day’s racing in the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup saw the 35 competing maxi-yachts sailing a coastal course through Sardinia’s Maddalena archipelago. Strong winds ensured conditions were exacting for the five classes of maxi-yacht contesting the event, among them the J Class yachts in every way competing in a class of their own.

B AC K I N T I M E It’s all a far cry from the 1940s, when the America’s Cup ‘boat of choice’ in the 1930s became a victim of

the steel shortage during World War II. Although a number of Js were destroyed, the Class has enjoyed an extraordinary revival since the turn of the millennium. In 2000, the J Class Association was formed encouraging the construction of replicas of the perished originals. Lionheart, Rainbow, Ranger, Shamrock V and Velsheda were the five J Class boats on show in Porto Cervo for the Cup, all racing with the exception of Shamrock V. Graceful to watch, captivating and fun to sail, the Class is equally defined by the Corinthian spirit of its competition. Jeroen de Vos, who designed the replica of the original Rainbow for Dykstra Naval Architects, says the great challenge for a latter-day J Class designer is creating a finished yacht that is aesthetically loyal to its original design, complies with class rules, includes a full, luxury interior and is capable of high performance. In order to compete on racecourses as demanding as those at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, the contemporary take on the J Class requires 21st century engineering. “We worked with the original lines plan from 1934 – it’s the one fixed factor in the design,” explains De Vos. “The boat now has an engine and there is an extra ten centimetres of freeboard to allow for all the systems and interior – all the stuff that they didn’t have in the ‘30s. Additionally, there are powered winches, there is a deckhouse, the rig is taller and there is more sail area. While it looks the same from a distance, the way the boats are sailed is completely different from the old days.”

C LO S E CO M P E T I T I O N The similarities in design of the J Class yachts ensure close competition that rewards those who sail best on a given day. Whereas the 1930s America’s Cup races between the mighty Js were based on elapsed time, today’s regattas see

the born-again J Class vying for position based on VPP (velocity prediction program) ratings and a handicap system that facilitates genuine competition between ‘old’ and ‘new’ members of the Class. They are challenging boats to race – loads are enormous, they weigh in excess of 170 tonnes and the sail area can cover up to 1,000 m². The crew of 35-plus skilled sailors on board need to plan well in advance and communicate efficiently (by radio), so as to execute every manoeuvre with perfect timing.

TA K E M Y B R E AT H AWAY I had to pinch myself. Was I really there in Sardinia as one of the 40-crew racing the J Class Rainbow? For a sailor whose first yacht was a J24, the opportunity to race aboard a J of an entirely different scale and class – and to do so at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup no less – was a very special occasion indeed. One of those experiences that serve to remind us that life is not measured in the number of breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away. A comparison frequently expressed about the Js of then and now is that Harold Vanderbilt chose the name Rainbow in 1934 as an expression of his hope of better times after the Great Depression. There are parallels today, though less desperate, to the global economics of more recent times, and it would be gratifying to think that this new Rainbow and the growing J Class fleet may shine upon a bigger and brighter future for the sport of yachting and our industry alike.

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CO N CO U R S D ’ E L E GA N C E HIGHLIGHTS

Pebble Beach BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE, GREAT CARS AND ELEGANCE GALORE ARE THE FOUNDATIONS OF THE FAMOUS CONCOURS D’ÉLÉGANCE AT PEBBLE BEACH. JACK BRAAM RUBEN TELLS US ALL ABOUT IT. The greatest collectors from all over world will gather here to show off their latest toys to the public; legendary car manufacturers like Bugatti, Bentley, McLaren and Mercedes will present their latest models; and jewellery lovers will be treated to must-haves by Rolex and Bulgari. It is a great honour to win the concours at Pebble Beach. On this one day of the year, all the participants can remember for a moment what it was like to be a child. Pebble Beach will be a stage not just for shiny and polished new cars – the preservation class, in which my Alfa 1900 CSS Boano was showcased, is also becoming more and more interesting. While I personally didn’t win a prize this year, seeing all these jewels, polished or in the rough, was satisfaction enough! First conducted in 1950, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is often said to be the world’s premier celebration of the automobile. For more info visit pebblebeachconcours.net Jack Braam Ruben collects and trades exclusive classic cars, fineautomobiles.nl

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M E E T T H E CA P TA I N “I have so many memories on board Sofia that I could write a book about them,” Sally-Ann muses. “When people ask me about her, I find myself saying the same things over and over. I can’t shower enough praise on the owner, who is really the best I’ve ever worked for. And the crew are absolutely amazing – I am genuinely grateful for them. In this industry, it can be very difficult to find a balance between the work, crew and owners, but I can honestly say that anyone who steps on board Sofia will immediately feel the loving, almost family-like environment we have created here.”

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AT THE H EL M OF THE 42-M ETRE SOFIA IS S AL LY-ANN KONIG KR AM E R, ONE OF A N E L I T E B U T G ROW I N G GRO U P O F FEM A LE CAPTAINS. HE R STORY OF HOW S HE BE CAM E CAPTAIN OF T H I S AWA R D-W I N N I N G, DUTCH-BUILT SUPERYAC HT AT JU ST 27 YE AR S OF AG E S IS AN INS P I R I N G O N E.

I have worked on board Sofia for more than three years now, having joined as first officer during the final stages of construction. This was quite an experience in itself: to be with a yacht from the beginning is a treat for any crew member. You become part of her life story, getting to know all the nooks and crannies from day one: in a very real way, you mould the character of the vessel – and she shapes yours. Being promoted from first officer to captain on board a boat like Sofia is truly special, to a degree that I suspect many people would not understand. It was by no means easy – I’ve had to walk a difficult road to get where I am – but every single step has been worth it. I’m well aware that this is just the beginning of a whole new chapter in my life and there will probably be many tough times ahead. But with the optimistic, confident people around me, and an owner who supports me me unconditionally, I have no doubts about sailing the seas with Sofia in the coming years.

LEARNING THE ROPES I grew up in a close-knit family in South Africa. While we certainly weren’t rich, we never wanted for anything. I was always near the ocean, whether fishing with my father, sailing on boats belonging to my friends’ families, or riding the four-wheeler up and down the sand dunes near our holiday home at Banana Beach. I’m hugely grateful for my family. My parents taught me well – how to make the right decisions, to stand up for myself, to take the bull by the horns. It’s in no small measure thanks to my upbringing that I have had the confidence to reach where I am today and become captain of Sofia at the age of 27. When I joined the yachting industry I was only 20 years old, and I can’t say I truly understood or appreciated what it would entail. I did, however, know from the start that I wanted to be captain one day – and that meant being an attentive listener and hard worker. And if things

sometimes didn’t make sense to me, I did them anyway. On a boat, it’s crucial to trust your leaders – a crew can only operate optimally if it functions as a well-oiled machine.

N O P L AC E FO R A T E N D E R H E A RT The first charter boat on which I worked was the 42-metre Blind Date. One time, I spent five days blading windows. I remember waking up on the fifth morning, wondering how I was ever going to become captain like this. To this day, I can still see that window in my mind’s eye. Getting to where I am today took hard work, to be sure, but also support from the people around me. Frank Catsuris, the French captain of Blind Date during my service as deckhand, believed in me from day one. He spent a whole day in Simpson Bay Marina teaching me how to drive the 10-metre tender Intrepid. I remember that day like it was yesterday. There was no stopping for

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the walk a cup of tea, lunch or even water and there was certainly no room for a tender heart, what with the rest of the crew watching me repeatedly being lectured by the captain. So long as I didn’t give up, he didn’t give up on me. I left Blind Date being the best tender driver she had ever had.

G E T T I N G TO T H E TO P These are the kinds of experiences and memories which have influenced my way of leading and teaching. I left Blind Date with a solid foundation – not just for work in this field, but for life itself. I was now a strong woman, not a young girl, absolutely certain that one day my dream of being captain would become a reality. I had no intention of giving up until I had achieved that goal. Next, I became a chase boat driver for the media, starting with the Louis Vuitton Trophy Cup 2009. Those who follow the America’s Cup know the thrill of being there among the racing syndicates. It was certainly one of the absolute highlights of my career to date.

JOINING SOFIA I worked on several different vessels after that, and learned a lot from each. However, Sofia stands head and shoulders above the rest as the yacht on which I have grown the most as a person and a crew member. Not only did I push myself further than I ever knew I was capable,

I also learnt that it can be a lonely road to walk to the top. Nonetheless, Sofia could never work so smoothly, or respond so well, if it wasn’t for the great rapport we have with the owner and, especially, among the crew. There comes a moment in a captain’s life that she knows has the power to make or break her. For me, this was during a passage down to Mexico in December 2014. We left Port Everglades in extremely rough weather, and the odds were stacked against us. Despite everything, we managed to arrive in Mexico on Christmas morning. We looked like old salty sea dogs, but we certainly had the biggest smiles on our face!

A B OV E A N D B E YO N D Being female, I expected that I might be disadvantaged, but I have never once felt discriminated against on the basis of my gender – especially not on Sofia. I don’t think the guys on board ever think of me as a woman first – and for this I am grateful. It speaks volumes about the integrity, respect and trust that we have for each other. I would never have been able to accomplish what I did if I hadn’t had the right team behind me – one bound together by trust, honour and loyalty. Even now, I can feel overwhelmed and yet grateful in the space of a single day. But I am always infinitely proud to be a part of Sofia.

A M A G N I F I C E N T YA C H T “Sofia is a truly magnificent vessel, and I’m very proud of her,” Sally-Ann says. “She was built to be strong and bold, and exudes all the passion involved in her construction. I have experienced bad weather and rough seas with Sofia many times, but I’ve never doubted her capabilities for a second.” Launched in 2012 by Moonen Shipyards, Sofia is a twin-screw, long-range semi-explorertype displacement motoryacht. Her highlights include a sun deck with a large seven-person whirlpool bath, a full-beam master stateroom, and a three-person submarine. “Going through the training to pilot this underwater vessel was truly unique, a phenomenal experience and an amazing opportunity,” Sally-Ann remembers.

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The largest SAIL ever THE NAUTICAL EVENT SAIL A M S T E R D A M W E LC O M E D A R E C O R D N U M B E R O F 5 0 TA L L S H I P S I N 2 0 1 5, I N C LU D I N G 1 3 F I R ST-T I M E R S . T H E Y FO R M E D PA RT O F A 1 2 - K I LO M E T R E S A I L I N PA R A D E . Besides the Tall Ships, five Dutch Navy vessels, 11 marine training ships from 11 different countries, eight replicas and hundreds of vessels from the Dutch maritime heritage sailed in file down the North Sea Canal from IJmuiden to Amsterdam. Thousands of vessels of all sizes accompanied the flotilla on its way to the mooring berths in IJhaven (temporarily renamed as Oranjehaven). From their positions in the masts and on the yards, the crews greeted the crowds who turned out in large numbers to welcome the ships. The images of this spectacular arrival, broadcast live by national television, were viewed around the world, putting Amsterdam and the Netherlands squarely on the map.

INTERNATIONAL AMBITION 2015-2025 The story of SAIL deserves to be translated into other languages. Cities around the world can easily put their own unique stamp on a SAIL event. And naturally the Amsterdam fleet (the Clipper Stad Amsterdam, Holland Marketing, I amsterdam and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra) will always serve as an iconic symbol during these ‘SAIL World Events’. After all, that’s where the story began. sail.nl

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Forward thinking B A L K S H I P YA R D R E C E N T LY CO M P L E T E D A T R U LY E X T R AO R D I N A R Y R E B U I L D P R OJ E CT T H AT E X T E N D E D T H E FO R E S H I P O F T H E H E E S E N M OTO R YAC H T S E V E N S I N S BY S E V E R A L M E T R E S . W H I L E E X T E N S I O N S O F T H E S T E R N A R E R E L AT I V E LY CO M M O N , I T I S FA R R A R E R FO R A B OW TO B E L E N GT H E N E D I N T H I S W AY. S E V E N S I N S OW N E R H U GO V E R L I N D E N I S D E L I G H T E D W I T H T H E O U TC O M E A S H E W R I T E S I N T H I S E XC LU S I V E A RT I C L E .

Some said it couldn’t be done. As I stood under the gaping hole where the owners’ suite used to be and looked at the piping suspended in mid-air, I wondered whether the sceptics had not been right after all. The incredibly skilled craftsmen at Balk Shipyard had finished cutting off a considerable proportion of Seven Sins and it was now time to replace this with a new bow section measuring some 17 metres in total. Could they really do it?

D U TC H Q U A L I T Y The answer, as you can see, is a resounding yes. But before we go further let me first go back in time and look at the background to this project. Having spent the late 70s and much of the 80s cruising the Med on two Italian yachts, I decided to explore the Black Sea and beyond. This required commissioning a yacht of premium Dutch quality and in 1988 we launched the 27-metre Bacino at Heesen Yachts. Ten years later we had her lengthened by five metres on the stern and added a new interior. The 41.30-metre Seven Sins, launched in 2005, was my third major project at Heesen. I would like to put in writing how grateful I am for the support general manager Jan Gremmen gave me during these years.

He helped ensure that my briefing was met for Seven Sins to have the same noise levels as a sailing yacht and be free of vibrations. The seakeeping performance of this displacement vessel was also superb and I had a wonderful time onboard over the next few years.

S PAC I O U S I N T E R I O R The original design specified a great deal of spaciousness for the interior and Seven Sins had the interior volume of a 50-metre boat. The downside was that the nose was small, with insufficient deck space in the forward area. But it was the aesthetic considerations that eventually saw me talking in 2011 to designer Frank Laupman (Omega Architects) and Van Oossanen Naval Architects about lengthening the boat. Both had been involved in the original build and both described my idea as being very ambitious because an extension almost always involves the stern or amidship section. On the positive side, a refit of this magnitude would allow me to fit a bulbous bow, reducing fuel consumption by up to 20% at maximum speed. Moreover, lengthening the waterline by 2.5 metres would give a higher speed with the same rpm. There would be room for an extra

400-litre water tank and three separate twin cabins for the crew. We therefore embarked on a great deal of naval engineering, including special 3D scans and incline tests to ensure that an extension was viable. Van Oossanen created an optimised hull design while Frank drew the new above water bow lines and general arrangement.

TA K I N G A R I S K The next challenge was to find a suitable yard able to put the theory into practice. Due to the way that the bow is shaped, there are changes in inclination every 10 cm that you cut, or even less. Perhaps this is why seven different yards gave such incredibly diverse quotes, some as high as five million euros. It was at this point that Jacob de Boer, an independent maritime professional with lots of experience working with leading Dutch yards, recommended that I speak to Balk Shipyard. I am delighted that I took Jacob’s advice and decided to proceed with this excellent yard. The craftsmen and the management at Balk are extraordinarily good and they took on this complex undertaking with great aplomb. After cutting off the original bow it took six men a whole month to fit the new bow to the existing

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hull. Looking at the pictures you can see the incredible angles involved in both vertical and horizontal directions - and everything in between. This is an exceptionally complex project by any standards and the fact that Seven Sins also had to comply with the new Large Yacht 3 code by the time she was relaunched speaks volumes for the expertise required.

N E W A DV E N T U R E S The extension added a total of 2.3 metres to Seven Sins, giving her a total length of 43.60 metres. But that’s only part of the story. The yacht was also completed to perfection in every other respect too. The dedicated paint division ensured that Seven Sins looked better than new when she left the yard. We took a risk but thanks to the skills of everyone involved it turned out to be a risk very much worth taking. I now have a truly pristine superyacht on which we will embark on a three-year world cruise in 2016 taking in everywhere from Alaska to Australia. Better still, I also still have the yacht that I love so much for a fraction of the price of a brand-new vessel.

THANKS TO THE SKILLS OF EVERYONE I N V O LV E D T H E RISK WAS VERY MUCH W O R T H TA K I N G

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24 hours in Amsterdam T WO D AY S CA N B E T I M E E N O U G H TO I N D U LG E T H E S E N S E S I N T H I S CO M PA CT C I T Y O F G R A C E F U L CA N A L S , G R E AT R E STA U R A N T S A N D S E R I O U S LY I M P R E S S I V E A RT.

Most cities are designed on a rigid grid that results in hard angles. This is not true of Amsterdam, which has a softness about it imparted by the gentle curves of the 16th-century canals that fan out through the city. Although its gabled canal houses and narrow medieval streets emanate an undeniable old-world charm, Amsterdam’s thoroughly contemporary take on arts,

architecture and design shows that it has modernity in a firm embrace. This is a city that invites wandering, with a tram system and a plenitude of bicycles (around as many as there are residents) that make navigating as fun as it is easy. Thanks to the locals, most of whom speak excellent English, you will instantly feel welcome and will be

spared the indignity of trying to pronounce Dutch words. Spend as much time as possible on foot, the better to enjoy the city’s theatrical quality: the huge, unshaded windows of the canal homes – a relic of the old Dutch ethos of showing they have nothing to hide – allow you to peer right in.

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DAY ONE 8 a.m.

Take a taxi to the Dylan, a boutique hotel with a tranquil garden, a Michelin-rated restaurant and a distinguished air, or to the more casual Hotel Pulitzer, a row of 25 impeccably restored 17th and 18th-century canal houses that have been artfully stitched together.

9 a.m.

Walk north along the Prinsengracht (the Dutch word gracht means canal) past the fabulous façades that line the canals and will be familiar to fans of Vermeer and Breitner. Before long, you will come upon Noordermarkt, an art, accessories and organic farmers’ market open every Saturday. Work your way through the stalls to the Noorderkerk, one of the city’s more stately churches. Although it traditionally served Amsterdam’s working classes, this house of God is anything but common. Stand under its carsized, spindle-like chandeliers and breathe deeply in a space that has been a refuge in this hectic neighbourhood for nearly four centuries.

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Keep going north until you reach the fairy tale intersection of the Prinsengracht and Brouwersgracht canals, where you will find Café Papeneiland. Its dark exposed beams, creaky wood steps and porcelain beer taps will make you feel like you’ve travelled centuries back in time. See for yourself why the café’s gabled roof is called a crow’s step and reward yourself with the best version of Amsterdam’s signature appeltaart, a homemade three-inch tower of apple and pastry pleasure.

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Hail a cab for the Rijksmuseum. Its collection is displayed in chronological order, so it is easy to head straight for the 17th-century Gallery of Honour, i.e. the sumptuous hall where Rembrandt’s The Night Watch hangs (you will know once you have reached it by the crowds). Rembrandt’s work masterfully captures people in action; however, many of the museum’s 230 still lifes are equally remarkable. The food scenes by Pieter Claesz, for instance, will make you hungry enough to eat canvas.

1:30 p.m.

Refuel with a hearty veal croquette, a Dutch favourite, and a spelt and goat cheese salad at the museum’s Atrium Café.

2:30 p.m.

After lunch, walk toward the bright red ‘I amsterdam’ sign, where you can photo bomb someone’s selfie. Keep walking and the Van Gogh Museum will appear on your right. Here, you can get an intimate understanding of the troubled artist’s life through his letters and paintings. If you feel like extending your museum marathon, visit the Stedelijk Museum, a centre for contemporary art, next door.

DAY TWO 5 p.m.

Grab a cab in the direction of your hotel to go to the Moooi Gallery. Co-founded by top Dutch designer Wanders (see page 16), this high-spirited home design shop sells whimsical items like the Blow Away Vase (which looks like an item of delftware in a losing battle with the wind) and an armoire hand-painted with flies, kitchen tools, dominoes, keys and dog bones.

6 p.m.

Follow the Prinsengracht canal south to your hotel where you can check in, shower and change for the evening.

8 p.m.

Walk 20 minutes south to Sampurna for a dinner of Indonesian rijsttafel (rice table), a taste of one of Holland’s former colonies. (Many visitors to the Netherlands understandably want authentic Dutch cuisine, but even many Amsterdammers do not eat the native dishes, which consist largely of heavy meat-and-potato stews.) Choose from among three set menus of delicious dishes, such as seared fish on lemongrass skewers, served in a dim and cosy atmosphere the Dutch would describe as gezellig, their favourite word for anything welcoming.

10 p.m.

Stroll north on Keizersgracht or Prinsengracht, depending on where you’re staying, for incandescent night time views of canal houses and their occupants.

THIS IS A CITY T H AT I N V I T E S WANDERING, WITH A TRAM SYSTEM AND A PLENITUDE OF BICYCLES T H AT M A K E N A V I G AT I N G A S FUN AS IT IS EASY

8 a.m.

Have an early breakfast and walk north along the Prinsengracht for three minutes to arrive at the Anne Frank House. The queue quickly gets long so you will want to be there by 9 o’clock (or buy tickets online in advance for a timed entrance). Allow an hour for the moving tour of the young diarist’s wartime hiding place. Turn south along Prinsengracht to see the Westerkerk church, with its regal blue-and-gold bell tower that has become a city symbol. As an alternative to the Anne Frank House, you might want to consider the quirky Pianola Museum. Officially open to the public only on Sundays, it also offers private tours by appointment. The museum displays around 100 player pianos. If you ask nicely, founder Kasper Janse may play a request from his collection of 30,000 paper scrolls.

10:30 a.m.

Take a taxi to Café Restaurant de Plantage, a gorgeous garden-side cafe and restaurant in an atrium, for coffee. Then stop next door at Micropia, Amsterdam’s trippy temple to microscopic wonders. Cringe as you realise that little beasts habitually cling to your eyelashes, and watch a custom big-screen presentation on your favourite microbes.

12:00 p.m.

Check out of your hotel and trundle your suitcases into a cab for your last Amsterdam meal. Foodhallen is a cavernous old tram garage now crammed with restaurant stalls that serve international specialties – from French raclette to Australian savoury pies. The ecologically minded will appreciate the Dutch weed burger, a well-seasoned concoction of seaweed served by the Green Brothers. And no trip would be complete without trying Holland’s favourite snack, bitterballen, a deep-fried meatball and cholesterol festival, at de BallenBar. Before leaving, buy a Gouda cheese of cow’s or goat’s milk – the older the better – sealed for travel.

2 p.m.

Take a last chance to buy a souvenir by wandering into the Beeldend Gesproken Gallery next door, which showcases inexpensive contemporary Dutch art that might just fit into the plane’s overhead lockers.

4 p.m.

Catch a taxi to the airport for your flight and get ready to tell friends and family your Amsterdam stories.

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Training tomorrow’s yacht-makers today RECOGNISING THE VITAL IMPORTANCE OF CONTINUITY AND SPECIALISM, THE DUTCH YACHTBUILDING SECTOR TAKES EDUCATION VERY SERIOUSLY INDEED. THERE ARE SOME ONE THOUSAND STUDENTS AT VARIOUS DEDICATED MARITIME ACADEMIES IN THE NETHERLANDS, AND COUNTLESS COURSES ARE OFFERED TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES. HERBERT VAN OORD, MANAGER OF THE LABOUR MARKET, TRAINING AND SCHOOLS DEPARTMENT AT HISWA HOLLAND MARINE INDUSTRY, EXPLAINS HOW THE SCHOOLING AND TRAINING INFRASTRUCTURE IS SECURING THE COUNTRY’S KNOWLEDGE AND CAPABILITIES FOR THE LONG TERM.

Did you know that, in most Western countries, up to 55 percent of the current workforce will retire within the next 15 years? Put another way, around half of the functions filled by specialists in 2015 will need to have new experts in place by 2030. Dutch yachtbuilders, designers, naval architects and equipment suppliers are at the top of their profession, and determined to maintain – or, better yet, surpass – their current, farreaching standards of excellence. Education and training are therefore essential to filling the gap... And we are determined to do just that.

S TA RT I N G F R O M S C R ATC H When we started out on this road in the year 2000, there was no school system for professions in the maritime sector, so we had to begin from scratch. It was a visionary

decision by the Dutch watersports association to appoint someone to this task, as no other country was doing anything remotely similar at the time (a decade and a half later, many still aren’t). The first challenge was to convince companies of the need for schooling and training. If you’ve been part of the boat-building world in any way, you’ll know that some people love to create yachts by trial and error. But while the ways of traditional craftsmanship remain valuable, too informal an approach is unacceptable in an era of regulations and complex systems. Moreover, superyachts in particular integrate an increasing amount of increasingly complex technology, equipment and systems, which require advanced

know-how to install and operate. Everything is more and more luxurious, from the galley to the high-end entertainment systems and extraordinary propulsion setups. The automation alone requires full-time software engineers onboard sometimes. Building boats also requires the deployment of a welter of new technologies: These developments will never stop… And nor can the education required.

LESS MODESTY The Dutch are famous for being down-to-earth and modest, never boasting about their achievements. But it is nonetheless crucial to let the youngsters of today know about the amazing work HISWA Holland Yachting Group members are doing if they are to attract new talent. The age-old model of transfer among generations

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– with sons following in their fathers’ trade – no longer applies. Young adults who have seen their parents work very hard are more likely to take a different career path. This is not a bad thing – people should do what they want and what they’re good at. Our goal is to show, in a natural, organic way, that the Netherlands is capable of building yachts of such excellence that they’re the envy of the entire world, and to generate a greater sense of pride in our craftsmanship. This will then spontaneously trickle down to the next generation.

D E D I CAT E D S C H OO L I N G Our goal has been to set up a schooling system for all the people who are looking to join the watersport sector, so that they can acquire a basic knowledge of how yachts work and how they should be built. This education should dovetail with practical apprenticeships at yards and suppliers, resulting in hands-on experience to parallel people’s theoretical know-how. We have come a long way over the past 15 years. Students in the Dutch schooling system can end their education with three types of diplomas: MBO (intermediate vocational training in secondary schools), HBO (higher vocational education in universities of applied sciences) and WO (higher education in research universities). A four-year maritime technology programme is offered at all three levels. Students can graduate as yacht engineers, and end up working at a design bureau, yacht building yard, laboratory or similar centre of expertise.

M A R I T I M E CO L L E G E S Depending on how far students wish to specialise, they can learn many different disciplines, including sailing, working with composites, diesel engines, protection and finishing, metalwork, woodwork, furnishing fabrics, commerce and recreation – all the way up to a diploma of Master of Yachts. We have two dedicated MBO colleges in Sneek and Rotterdam, with another likely to open soon in Amsterdam. At HBO level, we have two colleges, one in Leeuwarden and the other in Rotterdam. Delft is the location of our renowned WO college. Together, these locations provide teaching to more than 1000 students. Each of the courses comprises a practical aspect. The amount of time spent working on-site depends on the system, ranging from four days a week, for those who like to learn on the job, to much less for those who prefer theory. Hundreds of companies in the Netherlands offer students the opportunity to work as trainee employees or apprentices. They also play a role in helping develop the system. This is, of course, an evolutionary process that never ends.

A LIFETIME OF LEARNING Armed with basic knowledge of what a boat is, how it’s made and how it needs to be maintained, people can grow into any aspect of shipbuilding or yachtbuilding. Every new employee should ultimately go to college and follow training courses. We offer a wide range of options for people who understand the basic principles of

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boatbuilding and are looking to further their knowledge in areas ranging from dealing with clients to making sails, from noise and vibration attenuation to marine propulsion, from onboard safety to security systems, from hydraulic systems to air conditioning, and so on. Human skill and talent are as important as technology. Sometimes it takes a paradigm shift to recognise that investing in people in this way ultimately results in better boats. This is why we are actively trying to improve the skills of people already at work in yards and supply companies, via measures such as courses specific to superyachts, including furniture making and painting. Every self-respecting industry is moved forward by people who never sit still – and our vision is for a lifetime of learning in the Dutch yachting industry.

WO U L D YO U L I K E TO T R A I N I N HOLLAND? We welcome people from outside of the Netherlands who wish to learn the basics of boatbuilding within a maritime schooling programme. Once they have passed their course, graduates can seek a suitable post in the marine industry here in Holland. There is a good chance that people who have been educated here and see the quality of our workmanship will wish to do business here in the future. Either way, we are at the top of our trade, and see new impulses from outside as an opportunity for all!

We take care of PoWer Being part of a long-lasting family business we believe in the power of relationships. Dedicated to the business, we understand your needs. This is reflected in our commitment to supply solutions built on quality and reliability, our delivery performance and qualified service technicians to guarantee your uptime.

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A fresh approach to travel and services for the yachting industry ATPI Yacht Logistics is part of the worldwide ATPI Group and combines the expertise of Rinck Travel and Griffin Yacht Logistics, which have been trusted names for years in providing travel services for commercial yacht crew. For the past 25 years, professional yacht crew, brokerage companies and management companies have worked with us because of our extensive knowledge and personal, quality service. We understand that today’s travellers have high demands. For speed and efficiency of service, but also for cost-effective travel solutions. That’s why we work in partnership with our clients, both individually and on a company level, to fully understand your existing programme and future requirements. Because of the complex, last-minute nature of the yachting industry, we are used to working to your high expectations. The concept behind ATPI Yacht Logistics is our Door to Deck service, offering our clients all of the travel services necessary to get crew from their home to the yacht in one call – 24/7.

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World Superyacht Awards No fewer than five Dutch superyacht builders were welcomed onto the stage during the Oscars of the superyacht industry on Saturday May 9. The tenth edition of the annual World Superyacht Awards gala evening was extra special for the leading Dutch yards as it was the second time that the ceremony had been held in the Netherlands. With 27 prestigious Neptune trophies up for grabs, the Netherlands was the country that took home the most prizes.

superyacht sector. This achievement underlines the fact that the Netherlands leads the way in terms of the heritage, innovation and creativity of its superyachts.

CO N T R I B U T I N G S P O N S O R HISWA Holland Yachting Group is a contributing sponsor for the World Superyacht Awards. The association’s marketing slogan ‘Think Yachts, Think Holland’ was creatively integrated as a branding concept within the range of food and drinks served to the guests during the programme. The sponsorship emphasised the HISWA Holland Yachting Group’s role as a Dutch host, and highlighted the Dutch superyacht sector in a creative way among the 600 international influentials present.

Representatives from the international world of superyachts gathered at the Westergasfabriek in Amsterdam. As a sponsor of the World Superyacht Awards, the HISWA Holland Yachting Group was delighted with the number of prizes won by the Dutch

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Displacement motor yacht of 500GT to 1,299GT

My Sky

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Displacement motor yacht below 500GT of 44m and above

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Como

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TOP DUTCH SHIPYARDS

€

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701m

144m

53.91m

48.15m

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€ 68 million

€ 45.7 mn

MILLION Delivered MILLION Average value

Amels

Top 5 Countries 1.4 BILLION Italy 720 MILLION Germany 660 MILLION The Netherlands

2

€ 594 mn

Based on the total length in metres of the deliveries

Oceanco

270 MILLION United Kingdom 210 MILLION United States

€ 22.6 million

Feadship

Heesen

Royal Huisman

LARGEST

51.8m

91.5m

LARGEST S/Y DELIVERED Elfje, Royal Huisman

LARGEST M/Y DELIVERED Equanimity, Oceanco

MARKET SHARES PER COUNTRY

Deliveries by country (total metres) 39% Italy

12% The Netherlands

8% UK

8% US

6% Turkey

27% Others

Value deliveries by country (Euros)

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37% Italy

19% Germany

17% The Netherlands

7% UK

6% US

14% Others

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ORDERS

50 40 30 20

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2008

2009

# New orders

TOP COUNTRIES

2010

2008 33

2011

2009 12

2010 19

2012

2012 17

2011 21

2013

2013 31

2014

2014 26

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United Kingdom 6% 550m

Germany 9% 742m

Turkey 7% 640m

1,339m Italy 40% 3,483m

63.75m 7

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58m

BEAST Royal Huisman

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100m+ (Confidential)

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Yacht Builders Marine Equipment Manufacturers Naval Architects & Services HISWA HOLLAND YACHTING GROUP MEMBERS 1 Alewijnse Marine Systems Nijmegen 2 Amels Vlissingen 3 Balk Shipyard Urk 4 CIG Maritime Technology Groningen 5 Claasen Shipyards Zaandam 6 Cramm Yachting Systems Berlikum 7 Croon Elektrotechniek Barendrecht 8 De Keizer Marine Engineering Zaandam 9 DMS Holland ‘s Hertogenbosch 10 Esthec® Hendrik Ido Ambacht 11 Feadship Haarlem 12 Hakvoort Shipyard Monnickendam 13 Heesen Yachts Oss 14 Heinen & Hopman Engineering Bunschoten-Spakenburg 15 Holland Jachtbouw Zaandam 16 Huisman Maritiem Druten 17 Hydromar Marine Equipment Leeuwarden 18 Imtech Marine Rotterdam 19 Jongert Wieringerwerf 20 Kuiper Dutch Marine Panels Tubbergen 21 MarQuip Alblasserdam 22 Mastervolt Amsterdam ZO

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Maxwell Schiedam Moonen Shipyards ‘s Hertogenbosch Mulder Shipyard Zoeterwoude-Rijndijk Naiad Dynamics Holland Maastricht Oceanco Alblasserdam Piet Brouwer Elektrotechniek Urk Pinta Nieuwburg B.V. Ridderkerk Radio Zeeland DMP Terneuzen Rondal Vollenhove Royal Boogaerdt Timber Krimpen a/d Lek Royal Huisman Vollenhove Struik & Hamerslag Strijen Tijssen Elektro Oss Van Berge Henegouwen Installaties Amsterdam Vitters Shipyard Zwartsluis Vripack Sneek Van der Valk - Continental Yachts Waalwijk Zijlstra International Decoration Limmen

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PARTNERS A ATPI Yacht Logistic Schiphol B Pon Power (Caterpillar Holland) Papendrecht C Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam TOURIST ATTRACTIONS 1 The Afsluitdijk 2 Zeeland storm barriers 3 Kinderdijk windmills 4 HISWA Nautical Centre Amsterdam 5 Keukenhof Spring garden

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