Sail Aruba 2015
On November 30, 2013 His Majesty King Willem-Alexander officially announced the beginning of the commemoration of the 200 year existence of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Various festivities and celebrations are scheduled to take place until October 2015 throughout the entire kingdom.
The largest event planned around the festivities is scheduled for May 1 - 3, 2015 at the Port of Oranjestad, around the annual Open House day of the Dutch Marine Corps.
The activities will be open to the public and will encompass all the APA properties such as the Harbor Arena and the surrounding waters, which fall under port jurisdiction, for example the Schoener Haven. In addition, in conjunction with the Caribbean Sail Training Association and Sail Amsterdam, the public can enjoy tours onboard numerous visiting Tallships. Visitors will be able to enjoy a Seafood Festival, Sail in Cinema at the Schoener Haven, the Sail Aruba Races organized by the Aruba Sailing Association, miniature boat races, walking tour in Oranjestad, live music, food tents and refreshments, a BBQ Cook Off and a final night of international music.
Program
Ships open to the public
| Barque Picton Castle - Three-masted tallship, Canada | Panter - Cutter Kustwacht Caribisch Gebied |
| Zr. Ms. Holland - Ocean-going patrol vessel, Koninklijke Marine | Super RHIB's - Kustwacht Caribisch gebied |
| Zr. Ms. Pelikaan - Ondersteuningsvaartuig Zeemacht Caribisch Gebied | CGC Bear - United States Coast Guard |