Experience the Power of the Elements
Sail aboard the Johanna Engelina — a two-mast clipper over 125 years old on the IJsselmeer and 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
36
Guests
IJsselmeer
Sailing Area
Recommended
Coming Up On Board
These voyages we highly recommend — don't miss out!
9–11 Oct 2026
Klipperrace 2026 — Sail Along in Enkhuizen on the IJsselmeer
The Klipperrace is the sailing race of the year for traditional clippers on the IJsselmeer. More than 40 historic ships compete for the honour from Enkhuizen. Sail along aboard the clipper Johanna Engelina!
25–27 Sep 2026
Bluescruise 2026 — Sailing with Blues and Roots Music Harlingen–Terschelling
The Bluescruise combines sailing on the Wadden Sea with live blues and roots music. Sail from Harlingen to Terschelling aboard the clipper Johanna Engelina, with musicians on board and mini boat concerts along the way.
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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