Two-mast clipper · built 1897
Feel the power of the elements
Sail aboard the Johanna Engelina, over 125 years old, across the IJsselmeer and the Wadden Sea.
Welcome Aboard
Sailing with the Johanna Engelina
The Johanna Engelina is an original Zeeland two-mast clipper, built in 1897 in Middelburg. At almost 40 metres long with an impressive sail area of approx. 900 m², she is one of the largest and most beautiful clippers of the brown fleet.
Under the guidance of skipper Laurens Sinaasappel, you can sail on the IJsselmeer and Wadden Sea. Whether it's a day trip, weekend getaway, team building or an exciting sailing race — on board you experience real sailing.
1897
Built
900m²
Sail Area
55 / 33
Guests day sail / multi-day
IJsselmeer
Sailing Area
Waiting list 2027
Sail with us next year
This year's racing season is over. Pick the races you want to be on the waiting list for, and you will be the first to hear when registration for 2027 opens.
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Coming Up On Board
These voyages we highly recommend — don't miss out!
Apr 2027
Pieperrace 2027 — Sail Along from Volendam on the IJsselmeer
The Pieperrace is a spectacular Volendam sailing event for traditional sailing ships. The opening race of the season!
26–28 Mar 2027
Paaszeiltocht 2027 — Easter Weekend Sailing on the Wadden Sea
The Paaszeiltocht is the ideal Easter weekend on the Wadden Sea. Three days sailing from Harlingen to Terschelling or Vlieland, visiting islands, running aground on a sandbank and hunting for Easter eggs — perfect for families with children.
Group Sailing
From day trips to week-long voyages — the ship exclusively for your group
The Ship
The Johanna Engelina is an original Zeeland two-mast clipper, built in 1897. At almost 40 metres long with approx. 900 m² sail area, she is an impressive sight on the water. With 10 spacious cabins with hot and cold running water and 33 beds.
125+
Years old
39m
Length
900m²
Sail
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