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
Recommended
Coming Up On Board
Every other sailing race in 2026 is fully booked. The Waddenrace still has places.
30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026
Waddenrace 2026 — Sail Along on the Wadden Sea from Harlingen
The Waddenrace is the great season finale on the Wadden Sea. A challenging sailing race from Harlingen past Wieringen, Texel, Vlieland and Terschelling — rounded off with a rousing closing party. The only race of 2026 that still has places.
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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