Skippers' meetings

NEW! Skippers’ café - daily - 02.30-04.30PM

From 04.30 to 04.30 PM, the doors of the VIP tent will be open just for you. Drop by, enjoy a drink at a friendly price, and share tall tales with fellow skippers. Whether you’ve got wild sea stories or just feel like some good company, this is the place to be!

Schipperscafé

NEW! Visit the Amandine and Mercator

During Oostende voor Anker, access to the Amandine and Mercator is free for participating vessels. Just show the badge you receive upon arrival.

Mercator

Skippers reception - Thursday, 22 May - 11.00-12.30AM

As every year, we kick off the festival in style with a festive skippers’ reception! On the first day of the event, from 11.00 to 12.30AM, we warmly welcome you to the Haddock Lounge (VIP tent), once again located near the station.

Join us for snacks, drinks, and a warm welcome among fellow seafarers! Head to the VIP tent and raise a glass with us to a great festival!

Captains and crew Happy Hour - Thursday 22 May - 08.00-10.00 PM

On Thursday evening, we set sail for the first festive Captains & Crew Happy Hour aboard the Hydrograaf, moored in Mercatordok 1 (Vindictivelaan side).

Drinks are served from 8 to 10 PM, and this year, folk band Tremaar (formerly Triple Sec) will provide a fantastic musical backdrop!

Crew Happy Hour - Friday, 23 May - 08.00-10.00PM

On Friday night, 23 May, all crews are invited to join us aboard the Hydrograaf for another cozy Happy Hour!

From 8 to 10 PM, the drinks will be flowing, and the vibe will be lifted even higher with a live performance by folk band Chien d’Mer.

Come aboard, raise your glass, and enjoy music, sea tales, and good company. See you there!

Parade of Skippers and Crew to the Town Hall + Reception Saturday, 24 May – 10.45 to 12.00AM

On Saturday, 24 May, we continue a beautiful tradition: the parade of skippers and crew to the town hall, accompanied by the cheerful sounds of The Melody Makers!

  • Meeting point: 10.30 AM at the info tent on Sint-Petrus- en -Paulusplein
  • Departure: 10.45 AM towards the town hall
  • Group photo: In front of the town hall
  • Welcome & Reception: Reception by the mayor

Captains Night - Saturday, 4 May - 06.00-07.30PM

On Saturday, May 24th, we’re rolling out the red carpet for our captains! You’re invited from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM for a delicious barbecue in the Haddock Lounge (VIP tent), where great food, tall tales, and excellent company take center stage.

Captains- en crew Happy Hour - Saturday, 24 May - 07.30 - 10.00PM

Starting at 7:30 PM, you can head over to Sint-Petrus- en -Paulusplein for a performance by Orchestre International de Vetex.

Meanwhile, from 8:00 to 10:00 PM, you're also welcome at the Captains and Crew Happy Hour aboard the Hydrograaf.