Jan Huisman founds the yard at Ronduite to build small wooden workboats and fishing boats. Some still meet for a Huisman rendezvous to this day.

The Afsluitdijk dam is about to enclose the Zuiderzee. Brothers Jan and Jacob decide to focus on wooden sailing yachts instead of fishing boats.

The young Wolter Huisman discards wood in favour of steel. Two steel motor yachts are soon followed by the successful Beulakermeer sailing yachts.

The shipyard moves on, pioneering the bending and welding of aluminum for the construction of hulls. The Avenir series results, rapidly selling 15 yachts.

The shipyard moves for access to deeper water and space to expand.

Conny van Rietschoten’s two racing yachts called "Flyer" (both built by Royal Huisman) demonstrate quality and reliability in the harshest ocean test: he was twice the winner of the Whitbread Round The World Race (1977 - 1978 and 1981 - 1982), now known as The Ocean Race: a feat that has not been matched since.

The decision to switch from large racing yachts to larger, more luxurious performance yachts such as the well renowned Huaso and Belle Fontaine.

The Huisman shipyard receives the “Royal” warrant in recognition of its 100 years of quality and excellence – an accolade that is earned, not given.

A new production facility is commissioned, marking the introduction of a new construction material and a wealth of fascinating possibilities.

This anniversary is celebrated with the opening of a new and further extension to the facilities in Vollenhove.

Affiliated with Royal Doeksen, another Dutch maritime service organisation owned and run by the fourth generation of the same family, a powerful synergy is created which recognizes the importance of family values and the dedication to quality and service.

The shipyard facilities are extended to the Amsterdam region. This second location for Royal Huisman serves as an addition to the existing headquarters in Vollenhove.

This anniversary is celebrated with the announcement of O2 Capital Partners as the new shareholder of Royal Huisman Group (Royal Huisman, Huisfit and Rondal).