EVENTS

EVENTS

Welcome on board

In our first issue (March 2007) we bid you welcome on board as you were genuinely interested in ‘tall ships’ and because you wished to support our mission: to promote Curaçao, its harbour and help our youngsters at the same time. These are the main reasons we keep going, keep inviting the ‘tall ships’ and induce them in accepting our invitations. We hope you will also enjoy our present site.

OUR NEXT TALL SHIPS EVENT

And once again in 2026: the tall ships will come to Curaçao!

VELAS CURAÇAO RV 2026
will be the logistic stopover (Rendez-Vous) of the ships that will navigate to the the East coast of the USA, to celebrate the 250th Independence of America...thus starting our fabulous 6 days' Tall Ships festival from

SATURDAY MAY 2 - MAY 8, 2026

A great Tall Ships Festival, where different cultures, food, music and people will meet together to show the world
that we are a unique Island, waiting to welcome you with open arms.

We invite you to be part of this great Tall Ships Festival.

So... Stay tuned – and be there in MAY 2026!

COME BACK FOR THE
PUBLIC PROGRAM OF VELAS CURAÇAO RV 2026

OUR THE LATEST TALL SHIPS VISITS

The 'Juan Sebastián de Elcano', the emblematic tall ship of the Spanish Navy, visited us from
22 - 26 February 2020. On 3 November 2019 she started on her sailtraining cruise XCII from Cadiz (Spain), as part of the commemoration and celebration of 500 years of the First Circumnavigation
of the Earth, that started in 1519 by Magellan & Elcano looking for the Spice Islands and completed
by Elcano in 1522 presenting proof that the Earth was round...

The visit was an great success and they left our island totally in love and proclaiming the Curaçao Port City the best on that entire sail training cruise!

VELAS LATINOAMERICA CURAÇAO 2018

15 - 18 July 2018

Curaçao was Port of Call of this Regatta. The event in Curaçao has taken place on Sunday 15, Monday 16 and Tuesday 17, July 2018. On Wednesday 18 the tall ships of the participating countries have left Curaçao and sailed to Cartagena (Colombia).

You can see the pictures on our Facebook page Velas Latinoamérica Curaçao and enjoy...

In view of the phenomenal success of this first Latinamerican Velas festival in our World Heritage
Port City, we have been part of Velas Latinoamérica 2022, when Brazil was the organizer on the occasion of their bicentennial independence celebrations. Stay tuned for more updates!

VELAS LATINOAMERICA CURAÇAO 2022
7 - 12 June 2022

Everyone still remembers the phenomenal Velas Latinoamérica Curaçao event of 2018 from 15 - 18 July 2018...
This time the Navy of Brazil, has been the organizer of Velas Latinoamérica 2022 from 7 – 12 June to our Port City.
celebrating its 200th Anniversary of its Independency from Portugal. Check it out!

OTHER EVENTS

The Juan Sebastián de Elcano and the Esmeralda have recently commemorated
the 500 years' of the First Circumnavigation of the world by sailing through the Strait of Magellan, just as Magellan did ±500 years ago!


	Curaçao - Tall Ships Port of the Caribbean

REQUESTS FOR DONATIONS

March 7, 2026

Subject: Invitation for DONATIONS – VELAS CURAÇAO RV 2026

Dear Potential Partner:

It is with great excitement that we announce the next VELAS Curaçao, which will take place from May 2 until May 8, 2026.

Once again, our Port City will come alive with Tall Ships – big windjammers from various parts of the world by day, while our evenings will transform into a vibrant festival atmosphere filled with food, culture, and live music.
Our Sail Festivals have been and will be the island’s most anticipated celebrations, attracting participants and visitors from across the World. With cultural presentations, local and international entertainment and many vendors showcasing food, arts and crafts, crowning our World Heritage Calendar!

This year, we must begin by extending our sincere apologies for sending this sponsorship invitation later than usual, causing a substantial delay in our ability to approach our partners sooner. We deeply appreciate your understanding and ongoing support.

Because of this delay, we respectfully request your confirmation of sponsorship within one week of receiving this letter, and if possible, the release of funds within two weeks. This will ensure that the VELAS CURACAO RV 2026 (the logistics stopover for Sail250) can be organized at the high standard our community and visitors have come to expect.

Below, you will find the levels and benefits of DONATIONS available for this year’s edition. We are committed to working with you to identify the package that best suits your company’s vision and marketing goals.

You may opt for the following Donations between:

XCG35,000+
• Recognition as Presenting Sponsor of the Event.
• Prominent placement of logo on all official event materials (invitations, press releases, social media, landing page).
• Premium full-page ad in the front section of our program.
• Sponsor banner and branded presence at main stage and festival entrance (banner to be provided by sponsor).
• Multiple acknowledgements by the Master of Ceremonies during evening shows.
• Professional photo & video package highlighting sponsor’s participation.
• Opportunity for on-site activation (sampling, booth, or experience zone).
XCG25,000+
• Recognition on all official printed and digital media.
• Full-page advertisement in our program.
• Sponsor banner displayed at key event areas (banner to be provided by sponsor).
• Stage acknowledgment by Master of Ceremonies during evening events.
• Inclusion in the official event recap video and sponsor wall.
XCG15,000+
• Recognition on social media channels and our program.
• Half-page advertisement in our program.
• Logo display on the sponsor recognition wall at the festival grounds.
• Photo recognition as supporting sponsor.
XCG5,000+
• Recognition on event social media and websites.
• Logo listing in our program.
• Group recognition on sponsor banner.
Since 1999, Curaçao has proudly celebrated its maritime heritage through our tall ships’ events.
We warmly invite you to join us as a valued sponsor of VELAS CURAÇAO RV2026, an event that unites our community, strengthens cultural ties, and showcases our spirit to the world.

In the meantime we send you our latest video, for you to refresh your mind as to our last events...

A member of our sponsorship committee will be in touch with you shortly, to discuss opportunities and answer any questions.
We sincerely hope you will partner with us in making this year’s VELAS another unforgettable success.

With gratitude and anticipation,

Sincerely,
Lourdes Ezechiëls Marchena

Chair & CEO Curaçao Sail Foundation
Organizer Velas Latinoamérica Curaçao 2018, 2022, VELAS Curaçao RV 2026 and following
tallships.curacao@gmail.com | T. +599 9 5603272 on labor days from 08:00 - 13:00.
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Curaçao Sail Foundation, Piscadera Bay 64, Willemstad – Curaçao
Bank: MCB. Account 15838204 SWIFT: MCBKANCU

Jiwan Gonesh
Project Manager
Massive Productions Curaçao