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Sjouke van der Lei

From a young age, I was always out on the water: competitive sailing, windsurfing, and, as soon as the ice set in, ice skating on the Frisian lakes. In the early 2000s, I was introduced to traditional sailing ships in Stavoren, and in 2009, I founded the Frisian Fleet together with a number of skippers.

Together with my wife and children, I have often sailed on one of our ships. Especially the peace and space you experience on board, and the camaraderie with your fellow travelers, create a special experience you won’t soon forget.

I would love to share that feeling with you. Our expert team is ready to give you an unforgettable time on the water!

Verena Waterland

My name is Verena Waterland, and I’m originally from southern Germany. As a child I discovered my fascination with sailing during a two-week trip on a traditional sailing ship.

Through close friends who owned their own boat, I got back into sailing as an adult. In 2009, I finally quit my job as a group leader at an after-school care center and started working as a crew member on a two-masted ship in the Netherlands.

Life on board, the connection with nature, the sailing, and the many shared experiences with our guests left a lasting impression on me.
I was able to put my educational experience to excellent use in this role. After eight years at sea, my family and I traded the ship for a home on land.
Since then, I’ve been working here in the office, promoting our beautiful and unique sailing ships and helping our guests find the right ship. I also share my experiences and impressions of life on board with great passion.

Stephanie Kröplin

Hello, I'm Stephanie Kröplin. I discovered the world of chartering and its ships many years ago. I met the love of my life on board a sailing ship during the Hamburg Harbour Birthday celebrations. I went on many sailing trips with him in the Baltic Sea. We had a daughter, took her with us and always organised our lives around sailing.

In 2022, we came to sail in the Netherlands. We lived in Hamburg and I came on board with our daughter for four months in the summer. In 2024, I left the big city of Hamburg and moved to a small town by the sea – Harlingen.

Since our move, I quit my job at the hospital to work in the sailing charter world myself. It is with great joy and enthusiasm that I tell you about the possibilities that a trip on a sailing ship offers.

Meiga de Vries

My name is Meiga de Vries; I grew up in Spain and have partly Dutch roots. The Canary Islands were my home. Eight years ago, I traded the ocean for the Wadden Sea, a region that truly fascinates me because of its ever-changing nature.

Water and sailing have always been an important part of my life. I studied oceanography and am still in awe of everything that happens in and beneath the sea. I’ve also gained extensive experience in the tourism industry and the charter sector, where I spent several years sailing with guests. I always do this with great pleasure! Connecting with people and sharing my passion for the water gives me a lot of energy.

I now live with my family on our own boat and enjoy life on the water every day. I want to share that feeling with our guests, to give them an unforgettable experience on the water.