More than 275 years ago, A. W. Niemeyer was founded and can look back on a rich company history. The former ironmonger has developed into an internationally renowned ship chandler. In the meantime, A. W. Niemeyer GmbH (AWN) has become an integral part of the water sports industry and has secured its place as European market leader. The company's divisions can be divided into six segments.
Sailing wear, leisure wear and boating accessories

As the saying goes: there is no wrong weather, only wrong clothes! Especially on the water, it is important to be prepared for everything in terms of clothing. Good sailing clothing is characterised by its durability, waterproofness and windproofness. But comfort and fashion should not be neglected either. That's why the top brands in our range, such as Musto and Marienpool, attach great importance to high quality standards and trend awareness in their sailing clothing. But also those who cultivate a sporty-chic clothing style will find what they are looking for at AWN: in addition to the water-repellent and trendy soft shell jacket, you can find swimwear, shorts, chic blouses or shirts for her and him in maritime style in our AWN online shop. Whether for the sea or leisure, in the AWN online shop you will find the right maritime fashion for every occasion.
Technology and equipment

To give your boat the finishing touches in terms of safety, on-board electrics, navigation and maintenance, the AWN online shop stocks high-quality boat accessories: such as a large selection of fenders and various boat anchors, matching tarpaulins and antifoulings. These are all indispensable boat accessories. Boat fenders and boat anchors guarantee the protection of the boat, the right tarpaulin offers the necessary comfort and protection of the boat and regular antifouling ensures the economy of the boat. The AWN Online Shop also stocks engines and electric motors. The economical Honda engines and the lightweight but powerful Mercury engines ensure great sailing pleasure. The various electric motor models from Minn Kota and Torqeedo are also particularly environmentally friendly.
Boat & yacht accessories for safety on board

Safety on board is the be-all and end-all of boating. The AWN online shop stocks a wide range of boating accessories and yacht accessories that guarantee safety on board. An indispensable boating accessory is the life jacket. Especially on rough seas, life jackets should be worn and small children should always wear a waistcoat as a preventive measure. AWN has a wide range of comfortable and high quality life jackets for adults, children and also for pets. We also offer maintenance of the waistcoats. In addition to lifejackets, life-saving equipment such as lifelines, distress signals, fire extinguishers and lifebelts are important boat accessories that ensure safety on board. Flags, life rafts and prohibition signs complete our product range in terms of safety.
Comfort on board

Do you want to feel at home on board? With the AWN Online Shop, you get a partner on board who offers innovative comfort solutions for your boat based on many years of experience. A versatile range of comfort boating accessories for boats and yachts and a high level of quality transform your boat into a place of well-being. These include products for sleeping comfort, sun sails that provide pleasant shade, folding tables made of high-quality teak wood and boat cushions with pleasant seating comfort. So that you always feel at home on the sea!
Over 400 top brands

The AWN online shop offers a wide range of brands for boating and yachting accessories. With more than 300 brands, ranging from our own brand AWN to Musto and Honda, every water sports enthusiast will find what they are looking for. Each brand has its own special features and individual product range, so they help cover individual needs.
Seminars for skippers and all those who want to become one

The AWN Skipper Academy offers seminars for a wide variety of dangerous situations, such as medicine on board or fire fighting on yachts. These seminars teach the correct behaviour as well as the associated measures in such a dangerous situation. In addition, general seminars are also offered on a wide range of topics, such as electrical navigation, radar and meteorology, where participants are taught the necessary know-how.