The Catharina van Mijdrecht will also be participating in the Pieperrace this year, and everyone can participate: Sail along or rent the boat with a whole group.

Friday April 10, 2026
13:00 Departure from Monnickendam for a practice lap.
17:00 Arrival in Volendam, pick up of starting numbers.
19:00 Hot meal on board.
20:00 Introduction lap with drinks and snacks.

Saturday
08:30 Breakfast buffet.
09:30 Meeting with the race organizers in.
10:00 Sailing out and preparing the boat for the race.
11:00 Start of the Pieperrace.
12:30 Lunch buffet en route.
16:00 Finish of day 1; the “victory” is celebrated with drinks.
17:00 Arrival in the harbor of Volendam.
19:00 Hot meal on board.
20:00 Celebration of the victory with drinks and snacks.

Sunday

08:30 Breakfast buffet.
09:30 Meeting with the race organizers.
10:00 Sailing out and preparing the boat for the race.
11:00 Race starts.
12:30 Lunch buffet en route.
15:00 Finish of day 2; the “victory” is celebrated again with drinks.
16:00 We briefly moor in Volendam.
17:30 Arrival in the port of Monnickendam.

The complete Pieperrace program costs just €248.50 per person,
including food and drinks.
Short on time?
You can also board on Friday evening in Volendam.
A full day is also possible: €68.50 per person, including lunch and drinks.
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You can also charter the Catharina van Mijdrecht with a group for the Pieperrace.
Sailing experience isn’t necessary; the crew will guide you through the race.

Other sailing competitions are also possible, such as the Klipperrace, Muider Hardzeildagen, or the Bontekoerace.
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There are seven double rooms and one four-bed room on board, each with their own washbasin. The comfortable beds are already made upon arrival, so you do not need to bring bed linen. There is a spacious communal bathroom with shower on board. Towels are not included.
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