SINTERKLAAS ARRIVES SAFELY

Corepiet saves the day

After so many things had gone wrong on the parcel boat, there was another cliff hanger behind the scenes: Sinterklaas’ arrival in Maassluis had to be accurate to the minute, due to the water levels in the harbor. If he was to arrive half an hour early or late, the boat could be half a meter higher or lower than the quay, making it impossible for Sinterklaas to bridge the gap, at least not in a dignified way, just imagine! To top it all, the weather institute predicted very unfavorable winds, pushing the water in the Nieuwe Waterweg against the quay, raising the tide even more. Hoping for the best there…

Fortunately, Corepiet was in Maassluis. He saved the day, ensuring there was a Sinterklaas-proof checker plate flight of stairs, exactly at the right time and exactly the right height. It’s all in the preparation. Sinterklaas disembarked safely. And after a festive ride around the streets of Maassluis, Sinterklaas eventually took his seat on our beautiful carpet-finish CoreForty-eight. Read more under Corebusiness!