1999 New rules

The relatively flexible Dutch regulations in the 90s allow charter sailing to blossom, but in the new millennium it comes under threat of stricter European legislation. However, things don’t turn out badly, and after a transitional period all vessels comply with the new safety regulations.

Hennie and Udo want to expand their horizons in 1999, so they sell the Catharina to Jos Rodewijk and his later wife Sandra Fox. Some very busy years follow: they sail the Wadden Sea in summer, offer B&B accommodation in Amsterdam during the spring, and in winter Jos modernizes the ship while Sandra studies in Germany.