By blind-spot on Skatehive
One of the most historic gatherings of ships and boats is the SAIL Amsterdam event on the Ij. Historically, it is celebrated every 5 years, but the last event was cancelled due to COVID, making this edition a unique "once every 10 years" event. The celebrations are held close to the Amsterdam centre, mainly in the Ij area, but during the SAIL days, it is noticeably busier on the touristy canals of Amsterdam. SAIL is a multi-day event celebrating a plethora of things all around maritime and sailing. It celebrates the rich history of Amsterdam and the significance of the Ij, the history of sailing, and gathers a whole different crowd than what Amsterdam usually gets. People from around the world come on their own yachts and boats to sail on the Ij and enjoy the historic and massive sailboats that are flaunted on the water. From small boats to large, inactive warships from the past, SAIL is an eye candy for anyone remotely interested. I had absolutely no clue what SAIL was all about going