Event
Past
Slach om Starum (Stavoren) — Event Discontinued
Price
No longer bookable
Boarding
Event discontinued (2026)
Disembarkation
Last editions: 2023 and 2024
The Slach om Starum was a sailing race off the coast of the Frisian town of Stavoren on the IJsselmeer: three short, intense races in a single weekend, with tjalken, bolkoppen and clippers on the start line. The 2023 and 2024 editions were wonderful, sporting days of sailing — and the Johanna Engelina was there. In 2026 the organisers cancelled the race due to too few participating ships and announced that they were discontinuing the event. There is therefore currently no new edition of the Slach om Starum planned. Should the event ever be revived, the Johanna Engelina will be among the first back on the start line. Get in touch if you would like to stay informed. Fancy some racing under sail in spring? The Pieperrace from Volendam (April) is by tradition the opening race of the season and offers the same mix of short-course excitement and good company. Take a look at the other sailing races aboard the Johanna Engelina too — from the Enkhuizer Klipperrace to the Nationale Waddenrace.
Previous Results
Editions 2023 and 2024 sailed · 2026 edition cancelled — event discontinued
Map: route, parking & practical info
IJsselmeer, Waddenzee & Noordzee — afhankelijk van weer en wind
Frequently asked questions
Is the Slach om Starum still taking place?
No. The organisers cancelled the April 2026 edition due to too few participants and announced that they were discontinuing the event. There is no new edition planned. If you would like to sail a race in spring, take a look at the Pieperrace from Volendam — by tradition the opening race of the season aboard the Johanna Engelina.
Do I need sailing experience to join a sailing race?
No, sailing experience is not required. Skipper Laurens gives sailing instruction beforehand and divides up the crew. Aboard the clipper Johanna Engelina you sail as a full crew member: hoisting the sails, handling the sheets and — if you dare — taking the helm. The regular crew guides you through every manoeuvre.
What is included in the price of a race weekend?
All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), coffee, tea, buttermilk, soft drinks, beer and wine are included, as are the professional skipper and crew and sailing instruction. You bring your own sleeping bag and waterproof clothing. Duvets (€ 25,-) and towels (€ 10,-) are available for a fee.
Where do I sleep aboard the Johanna Engelina?
You sleep in one of the 10 authentic ship's cabins (two- and four-berth) with hot and cold running water. The ship has 3 showers, 3 toilets and an atmospheric saloon. There is room for up to 33 guests on multi-day trips.
Can I book as an individual or only as a group?
Sailing races aboard the Johanna Engelina can be booked individually, per person, from € 249,- p.p. Children up to and including 16 years sail along for € 195,-. So you don't have to organise a group — you meet your teammates on board.
Other sailing races aboard the Johanna Engelina
Pieperrace 2027 — Sail Along from Volendam on the IJsselmeer
Apr 2027from € 249,-
Klipperrace 2026 — Sail Along in Enkhuizen on the IJsselmeer
9–11 Oct 2026from € 249,-
Brandarisrace 2026 — Sail Along from Harlingen to Terschelling
16–18 Oct 2026from € 249,-
Beurtveer 2026 — Sail Along on a 5-Day Race Without an Engine
12–16 Oct 2026from € 249,-
Muider Hardzeildagen 2026 — Sail Along Around Pampus and Muiderslot
24–25 Oct 2026from € 249,-
Bontekoerace 2026 — Sail Along from Hoorn on the IJsselmeer
23–25 Oct 2026from € 249,-
Waddenrace 2026 — Sail Along on the Wadden Sea from Harlingen
30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026from € 249,-