20 April 2024, 10:00 – 17:00 hours
‘From workshop to water: discover adventure at the KM Yachtbuilder’s Open House.’
The KM Yachtbuilders annual Open Day is always a resounding success, and this year will be no different. From impressive yachts of 36 to 77 feet, to exploring the yard and all the workshops, the Open Day is a unique opportunity to experience the craftsmanship close up.
Location: De Stienplaat 7, 8754 HE Makkum (Friesland)
(Last year’s open day at KM Yachtbuilders)
Tom Waes
Belgian TV personality Tom Waes adds a unique allure to the upcoming Open Day event. At 14:00 hr, there will be a special moment where Tom Waes may weld his own construction number, a highlight for everyone attending. At 15:00 hr, Waes will give a brief presentation about his choice for a Bestevaer yacht, his plans and the design process.
From workshop to water
Impressive yachts, including the second Pelagic 77, OCD60 and the Bestevaer 54, are the current focus of work at the yard. In the workshop, visitors can see these yachts under construction and experience the craftsmanship at first hand. Visitors are also able to admire the various yachts around the shipyard.
Program:
10:00 Doors open
11:00 Presentation: Bestevaer 36 & 42
11:30 Guided tour around the yard
12:30 Presentation: Sailing to Iceland-Greenland with the Stadtship 56 Oester
13:00 Guided tour around the yard
14:00 Tom Waes welds his own building number
14:30 Guided tour around the yard
15:00 Presentation: Tom Waes: My new Bestevaer 53
17:00 End
Yachts Under Construction:
Bestevaer 41 Josephine II
Bestevaer 53 Tom Waes
Bestevaer 53 Sur
Stadtship 56 Otte
OCD60 Frenz
Pelagic 77
Completed Yachts in water/ quay:
Bestevaer 36 BV3
Bestevaer 45 Lionne
Bestevaer 49 Katharos
Bestevaer 53 Xaos
Bestevaer 53 Kite
Bestevaer 53 Farmor
Bestevaer 54 MicMac
Bestevaer 55 Albatros
Stadtship 56 Merrimac
Bestevaer 55 Morning Haze
Bestevaer 56 Panta Rhei (subject to change)
Stadtship 56 Oester
Koopmans 37 Blikvis
Refits
Bestevaer 76 La Rahema
Hoek 65 Weatherly
Perry 60
Wever 53 Avanta
Ovni 385
Ovni 39
Yachts For Sale
Bestevaer 53 MY Bryndis
Bestevaer 53 MY #3
Stadtship 70 Red Rooster
Suppliers
Explore beyond the horizon at KM Yachtbuilders’ Open Day! Alongside captivating yard and yacht views, mingle with suppliers spanning yacht essentials to lifestyle luxuries:
Suppliers:
ASA Boot Electro
Basaltex
Driven By Nature
Ecodeck
Exalto
Finsulate
Flagship Interiors
KB Alufrees
Lankhorst-Taselaar
On Deck / Harken
Pantaenius GmbH Jachtverzekeringen
Selden
Uk De Vries
Vyva Fabrics
Yanmar Marine International B. V.
Zeilmakerij Sudersee/ Elvstom Sails
Lifestyle & network booths
Firda Sneek, afdeling Maritieme Techniek
MKKM.frl
Odd Life Crafting
Studentenvereniging SV NES
Yachtfull International
Explore Career Opportunities at KM Yachtbuilders
Feel free to swing by our Career booth during the open day, where our HR team will be on hand to chat with you. They’ll gladly share insights into what it’s like to work at KM Yachtbuilders and discuss potential paths for growth. We’d be honored to have you explore the possibilities with us!
Set Sail for Adventure!
The KM Yachtbuilders’ Open Day, which takes place from 10:00 to 17:00 hours, is open to all boat lovers, sailors, motor-yacht enthusiasts, and all those with a special interest in high-latitude destinations and aluminium yachts.
In short: don’t miss this exclusive opportunity!
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