MULTIHULL OF THE YEAR 2023 NOMINATION!
We are extremely proud to announce that the Vaan R4 has been nominated for Multihull of the Year 2023!
Varen Magazine review: Vaan R4
Belgian boat magazine ‘Varen’ took the R4 out for a review, published in their December ’22 issue. Again we are happy the core elements of the Vaan philosophy are clearly recognised and appreciated: Sailing, Style and Sustainability.
Sail the Planet – Vaan brand commercial
“There’s something magical about sailing.” – This movie is an ode to sailing, and an ode to the beauty of nature. It captures the essence of Vaan, our ‘Sail the Planet’ mission.
The value of Sustainable Luxury in fighting climate change
Luxury products are often ignored in the transition to a sustainable economy. But luxury products can play an important role in fighting climate change.
VAAN WINS HISWA BOAT OF THE YEAR AWARD!
The Vaan R4 has won the Hiswa Boat of the Year 2022 award!
VISIT THE R4 AT THE HISWA BOAT SHOW
The Vaan R4 will make it’s boat show debut at the in-water Hiswa boat show in the Netherlands.
Yachting World review: Vaan R4
The big review of the Vaan R4 by Multihulls World Magazine is out! In their Special on green multihulls, The R4 was featured exentively.
Multihulls World Review: Vaan R4
The big review of the Vaan R4 by Multihulls World Magazine is out! In their Special on green multihulls, The R4 was featured exentively.
Shipping the hull
On may 19th, in the 200 year old dry dock, we celebrated the launch of the first Vaan R4 and all the progress we made as a company and team so far.
Sailing Ocean Fox tests the Vaan R4
End of May Carla and Simon visited our launch party and took the R4 out the next day. Watch their video here.
Vaan R4 sea trial windy conditions
On may 19th, in the 200 year old dry dock, we celebrated the launch of the first Vaan R4 and all the progress we made as a company and team so far.
VAAN R5-01 // Build update May ’22
The R5-01 is coming along nicely. Have a look at some build images
Vaan Launch Party
On may 19th, in the 200 year old dry dock, we celebrated the launch of the first Vaan R4 and all the progress we made as a company and team so far.
Podcast with ‘Zeilwereld’ (Dutch only)
Podcast interview with Bas van der Veer for Made in Europe.
Multihulls World – Vaan R4 review teaser
Multihull World came out to test the Vaan R4. The full review will be included in the upcoming edition of Multihull World, a special on sustainable yachts. This is the review teaser video by editor in chief Emmanuel van Deth.
VAAN R4-01 // First Interior Photos
The first photos of the Vaan R4 interior are here.
Yachting Monthly’s ‘Best Yachts of 2022’
We are very proud to be included in Yachting Monthly’s ‘Best Yachts of 2022’
Setting Sail
The Vaan R4-01 set sail for the first time late December.
The Final Stage
The Vaan R4 was moved to Vaan hometown Hellevoetsluis for the final stage: rigging. We’ll be sailing very shortly now.
VAAN R4-01 // First Sunlight (video)
Follow the build of the Vaan R4-01 here.
VAAN R4-01 // Build Update July
Follow the build of the Vaan R4-01 here.
Into The Water
Watch the first Vaan R4 touch water for the first time.
Vaan R5 press release
I hope other boat builders will take a close look at their products and business and start rejecting the stuff that is harmful. For every logical choice of the past, there is a new alternative that is in line with the future. Our common future that is. Let’s do this together. This isn’t rocket science. Let’s Sail the Planet.
Nienke’s story behind Vaan
I hope other boat builders will take a close look at their products and business and start rejecting the stuff that is harmful. For every logical choice of the past, there is a new alternative that is in line with the future. Our common future that is. Let’s do this together. This isn’t rocket science. Let’s Sail the Planet.
Podcast with ‘Made in Europe’
Podcast interview with Bas van der Veer for Made in Europe.
The Turning Point
Watch the first Vaan R4 being turned over at Gouwerok in Aalsmeer on April 8th.
Vaan Desktop Backgrounds
Download Vaan desktop backgrounds here.
VAAN R4-01 // Build Update
Follow the build of the Vaan R4-01 here.
The First Cut
The first cut of the Vaan R4-01 occurred this week at www.snijtechniek-brabant.nl. The first post consumer scrap recycled aluminium sheet by www.hydro.com is cut using a CNC milling machine.
Podcast with ‘Bazen Radio’
Vaan founder Igor Kluin was interviewed by the Dutch podcast ‘Bazenradio’ recently. The one-hour interview touched on his experiences as an entrepreneur, his motives and sustainability. (Sorry, Dutch only)
Circular Design isn’t rocket science
I hope other boat builders will take a close look at their products and business and start rejecting the stuff that is harmful. For every logical choice of the past, there is a new alternative that is in line with the future. Our common future that is. Let’s do this together. This isn’t rocket science. Let’s Sail the Planet.
Vaan R4 receives A’Design Award
We are happy to announce the Vaan R4 has been awarded the A’Design Award in the category Yacht Design! The R4 was voted on by a professional jury as one of only seven winners in this category of this prestigious global design award.
Sustainability Presentation at METSTRADE 2019
While the METS 2019 is coming to an end, I would like to share with you our presentation and the insights we gained during our contributions. Vaan was involved in three ways at this year's METSTRADE in Amsterdam:1. We were nominated for the Boat Builder Awards, in the...
METS 2019 announcement
We will be part of the panel discussion on sustainable yacht building at METS 2019, as well as presenting our story in a keynote. Here are the details: Panel discussion, hosted by Peter FranklinWed Nov 20th, 12.30, i Innovation Lab, Hall 6, RAI Amsterdam Key-note...
Video: The Vaan Mission explained
As you probably know, at Vaan we don't just want to make exciting luxury sailing yachts. We care about saving the planet as much as we care about sailing it. Here's a short video explaining the Vaan Mission. #SAILTHEPLANET RECYCLED ALUMINIUM FROM HYDROVaan operations...
Vaan R4 Nominated for Boat Builder Awards 2019
We are very proud to announce that the Vaan R4 has been nominated by METS TRADE and IBI for the 2019 Boat Builder Awards in the ‘Environmental Initiative’ category!
Looking back at Hiswa 2019
It’s been just over one week since the Hiswa 2019 boat show in Holland took place. For Vaan it was the first opportunity to interact with potential buyers and we are very happy and reassured by the responses we received. This year's Hiswa drew a record 30.000...
The first Vaan R4 is coming!
Vaan Update May 2019: R4 number 1 about to start production, Pre-orders, Let’s get in touch, Spreading the message of sustainable yachting, Vaan joins Aluminum Stewardship Initiative, Meet us at.
First press about the Vaan R4
The initial response by the press to the Vaan R4 has been really wonderful. Here’s an impression of the coverage.
There’s a new cat in town
Introducing the Vaan R4, the first luxury sailing yacht made of circular materials.