Where are you sailing to?

sailing season, it's here! Summer is just around the corner and that means only one thing: the sailing season is in full swing! At Zeilmakerij De Vries Maritiem we can hardly wait to get out on the water and enjoy the freedom and adventures that sailing brings. We announce a new type of sailcloth, share tips for sailing destinations in the Netherlands and share another fun story about a sail being completed. Enjoy reading!

New type of sailcloth: Nautosphere voyager

We kick off the sailing season with a fun fact. Did you know that we recently started offering a new type of canvas? It's called "Nautosphere voyager." That sounds exciting! For those who want to know more about it, here is a brief summary: 

The current Dacron cloth types are made of fibers that are woven. The spaces between the warp (vertical fibers) and weft (horizontal fibers) are filled by a coating. The harder the coating the more stable the sail becomes. However, a hard coating makes a sail vulnerable to breaking and makes a sail difficult to handle. Therefore, there is now a good alternative: Nautosphere voyager.

• Nautosphere Voyager is a woven fabric type, similar to Dacron.
• It consists largely of Dyneema, a strong and durable fiber. Dyneema has at least 10 times less stretch than polyester fibers.
• Dyneema is highly resistant to UV radiation and abrasion.
• Nautosphere Voyager guarantees minimal stretch, high stability in all directions while maintaining its flexibility.

Nautosphere Voyager is very suitable for ships up to 60 feet that want to sail the world's seas! Want to know more about this type of sail?

Fun sailing destinations in the Netherlands

Did you know that our colleagues at De Vries Maritiem do a lot of sailing themselves? Both recreationally and competitively. ⛵️ No lack of knowledge and experience! That is why we are ready to think along with you. This time we give 2 tips about great sailing destinations in the Netherlands.

• Wadden Sea: The Wadden Sea is naturally beautiful and a popular destination for sailing. Have you been to Terschelling dangers?
• IJsselmeer: The IJsselmeer is the well-known large freshwater lake in the middle of the Netherlands and a favorite summer sailing destination. There are particularly many beautiful places to visit around the IJsselmeer. Think about Hindeloopen, Enkhuizen or Bataviahaven.

Hope you are inspired to get back on the water soon!

Germ answers any question about canvas products

At intervals Germ has enjoyed working at De Vries Maritiem for 25 years. A true connoisseur when it comes to Canvas! So do you have a specific wish around canvas products, such as tube covers, convertible tops or deck tents? We like to think with you as if it were our own ship. We love being out on the water ourselves, and want you to enjoy your boat to the max as well.

Through our website you can fill in the contact form. Rather call to explain your wish? That is also possible. Our colleagues will be happy to answer all your questions.

Featured completion: satisfied customer!

Recently we have uploaded a beautiful sail. The sail is a Hydra net tri-radial sail, weighing 433 gr/m2. With 2 reefs and 5 fully battened sections, this sail offers excellent performance while sailing.

In addition, the sail features a cunninghamhole (luff extension) and has an offshore finish. The use of trim steps in the color blue provides a clean finish. We are proud that we were able to deliver this product and make another customer happy.