Lelystad, 28 October 2015 – "Marlinspike seamanship" and "marine ropework" are very broad terms, essentially covering all aspects of using and maintaining rope on board a ship, including tying knots, lashings and whippings. If any of these terms are unfamiliar, read on!

Lelystad, 25 September 2015 – In October, one of the loyal clients of NAUPAR will step on board the wonderful Brandaris for the 30th time. The Welvaart will then spend seven days showing this group of German guests the most beautiful places on the waterways of the Netherlands.

Lelystad,11 September 2015 – It is now a well known fact. Being aboard the three-masted barque Stedemaeght guarantees you a magnificent day on the water. So little wonder that NAUPAR"s flagship in 2015 has received the Zoover Award Silver. But beside all of the wonderful things that the Stedemaeght has to offer its guests – such as crossing the Ijsselmeer under full sail, the cherry wood and mahogany furnishing in the interior and the strikingly spacious deck – there is, of course, much more to say about this distinctive vessel. For example, where did its name come from?

Lelystad, 29 July 2015 – How do you get from A to B on the water? There are no signs, roads or other handy pointers that you have at your disposal on land. Don"t panic: there are basic practical tools that are excellent for marine navigation.

Lelystad, 22 July 2015 – NAUPAR has a wide range of vessels with different features and characteristics. All of these vessels are sub-divided into certain ship types. In this blog we will provide information on a number of different types of NAUPAR vessel.

Lelystad,2 June2015 – Rob Peetoom is the owner of the Avondrood, a magnificent clipper with a friendly and warm interior. Many years ago, Rob started out as a merchant sailor, and now, 25 years later, he navigates Dutch waters with his own ship.

Lelystad,31 March 2015 – The impressive Stedemaeght was converted last winter. The repositioning of the completely equipped bar in particular made a visible difference. The impending Amsterdam SAIL event was one of the reasons to carry out the conversion at this specific time.

The new NAUPAR website, www.naupar.com, is now live. The new site offers visitors more convenient search options, makes it easier to inquire about availability and provides a more enjoyable experience. "This make-over means that our new site is much more contemporary and even more focused on the client"s (changed) wishes! ” according to Pouwel Slurink, director of NAUPAR.