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!
18–20 Sep 2026
Juttersweekend 2026 — Running Aground and Beachcombing on the Wadden Sea
The Juttersweekend is a unique weekend of running aground on the Wadden Sea. Sail from Harlingen aboard the clipper Johanna Engelina, gather treasures from the seabed and enjoy a culinary adventure on the mudflats.
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!
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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