SAIL Amsterdam 2010, which starts tomorrow and runs through the weekend, will feature roughly 600 ships berthing in and around the harbor, ranging from traditional tall ships to historical replicas, to traditional coasting craft, as well as modern yachts and naval vessels.  Twenty Class A tall ships are expected to participate.  The festival is held every five years and is Europe’s largest nautical event.  The last festival in 2005 attracted an estimated 2 million visitors.  A great time to be in Amsterdam.

Sail Amsterdam ready to get underway