Fuikdag or Fuik Day 2025

What is Fuikdag?

Here is the answer to our quiz question: “Fuik means fishing net. Fuik Day is a festival on the water in Fuikbaai. Fuikbaai is a bay in the shape of an elongated fishing net. It is navigated with anything that floats on the water. Fuik Day is a big happening with lots of music, food and drink. What started with a few friends’ boats has now become a well-known event that takes place annually on the first Sunday of the year.”

Rules for Fuikdag 2025

Authorities on Curaçao, including the coast guard, police and other regulatory agencies, are conducting strict controls at sea and along coastal areas to ensure a safe and orderly Fuikdag 2025. These measures, aimed at maintaining public order and enforcing government regulations, are part of a coordinated effort to address safety concerns and logistical challenges during the event.

Watercraft participating in the Fuikdag must meet strict safety requirements. All boats must carry sufficient life jackets for the passengers on board, as well as the required safety equipment, including signaling devices and whistles. All watercraft must also have proper documentation available for inspection by the port and security inspection team and the Coast Guard.

In addition to these measures, the sale of alcohol is strictly prohibited and no music may be played on rafts or platforms during the event. After 5:00 pm, music must be completely silent. The fire department will conduct inspections to ensure that no open flames are used for barbecues or other activities that could pose a fire hazard on board vessels.

The authorities have also banned the use of water taxis and hitchhiking to and from Fuikbaai. This rule was introduced due to incidents in which people were stranded in Fuikbaai and had to return to Caracasbaai via private property in Santa Barbara, causing unnecessary unrest. To avoid similar problems, these measures will be strictly enforced.

Boats arriving from abroad must complete immigration and customs procedures before they can participate in the event. This ensures that all vessels comply with local entry requirements and have the necessary documentation.

The enforcement of these rules will be handled by various authorities, including the Coast Guard, the Curacao Police, the Port and Security Inspection, the Fire Department, the Ministry of Health, Environment and Nature (GMN), the Santa Barbara Security Authority, the Red Cross, the Curacao Ambulance Foundation (FKA) and Citro. These organizations will work together to ensure public safety and provide assistance when needed.

Violations of the established regulations will be sanctioned, as the authorities emphasize the importance of adhering to these rules to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all participants. Participants are urged to respect the guidelines, cooperate with officials, and give priority to safety during Fuikdag 2025.

This coordinated action underscores the commitment of the Curacao authorities to ensure that Fuikdag remains a safe and well-organized event for all concerned.

First report of the Curacao Chronicle on December 20, 2024

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