Captaining Connections
Captain Event 2025
Captains, camaraderie, classic cars and a healthy dose of competition. The four ingredients that combined to form the Damen Yachting Captain Event 2025. A bi-annual weekend of fun, friendship and hospitality dedicated to the Amels, Xplorer, Yacht Support and Refit fleet.
Dutch Roots & Roads
This year we headed to The Hague. After an evening of catching up combined with fine dining, we spent day two taking to the country roads of the Dutch 'Green Heart' for the 12th edition of our rally. We ended the weekend with a fun tour of The Hague in a traditional heritage tram.
Guests joined the 12th edition of our car rally
Image 1: It’s not the winning, but the taking part that counts!
Image 2: Our rally took the captains on a tour of the Dutch heartland
Image 3: A heritage tram was our mode of transport for a tour of The Hague
“I have been with Amels for 17 years. They have been like a second family to me.”
Captain Nathan McFadyen, Amels 188 VOLPINI II
Seasoned Success
Bringing our Captains together is just one part of what this weekend is all about. The other is having the chance to re-connect and celebrate the upcoming yachting season. It's a small token of our appreciation for our community of Captains and their dedication in looking after our clients and fleet.
Raising a glass to the Captains of our fleet. Celebrating relationships, loyalty, and the unstoppable dedication that fuels every voyage
A special moment, bringing Captains and the Damen Yachting group together as one team
“I have worked with Amels for 14 years, we just keep coming back time and time again.”
Captain Fraser Gow, Amels 80
Experience the Captain's Rally as we glide through the enchanting, vibrant Green Heart of the Netherlands!
“I was honestly blown away by the level of thought and involvement that went into the Captain’s Event. It was lovely to spend a weekend with the Project Manager. You get to know people on a personal level rather than it just being business. There is a lot of value in that.”
Khalil Bethel, Captain Amels 60 MEMORIES
