By having your meeting on the water on board the Catharina van Mijdrecht, interactions can be more informal and everyone can be more relaxed. If there’s time in the schedule, you can also enjoy a sailing trip with the team. The tranquility and space on the water, combined with the authentic atmosphere on board, add an extra dimension to every discussion or reflection. There truly is no better location for an effective and inspiring meeting on the water.

You can also stay on board overnight, enabling multi-day sessions.
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You can rent a space for your meeting somewhere in a hotel, restaurant, or business park, but that doesn’t compare to the experience a historical sailing ship can offer to you and your guests. A few hours of getting away from it all, together with your clients. This is possible on the Catharina van Mijdrecht. She is a comfortable and stable ship that will take everyone into a completely different setting.

Sailing with clients can be a good way to get to know their needs better. Doing business also often involves some give and take. We find that small-scale sailing trips, in particular, can improve the relationship with your client and lead to a growth in your turnover

Internet, flip chart, whiteboard, projection screen and 37″ LED TV can be provided on board.

Here you will find several sample ideas for a meeting on the water. Our arrangements serve as examples and can be put together according to your wishes.
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A well-organised company outing sailing is very important. You may rest assured that your sailing trip with us will be taken care of to perfection. In addition to the action of sailing, there is always room for a relaxed conversation and a drink, on deck or in our cozy cabin.

Having a business meeting on a traditional sailing ship instantly changes the tone of the conversation. The familiar patterns of office life fall away as soon as the gangway is lifted, and replaced by a shared sense of purpose and possibility. This isn’t just a change of scenery—it’s a change of mindset.

A sailing ship demands presence. With the horizon stretching out in every direction and the rhythm of the sea beneath your feet, distractions fade and focus sharpens. Discussions become more honest, more engaged. People listen differently when they’re standing together on deck, removed from screens and routines, grounded in the moment.

The environment naturally reinforces collaboration. A ship only moves forward when everyone understands the direction to move in, and works together to maintain it. That shared reality makes strategic conversations clearer and more concrete. Goals feel less abstract when they’re mirrored by a vessel that quite literally stays on course through collective effort.

Perhaps most valuable is the human connection. On board, hierarchies soften. Conversations continue between agenda items, sparked by fresh air and shared experience. Trust builds more quickly, and ideas can surface that might never emerge around a boardroom table.

A company meeting on the water turns time spent talking into time well-invested. It leaves the team aligned, energized, and with a renewed sense of direction, long after its members have returned to shore

The Catharina van Mijdrecht meets all legal safety requirements, and her crew has trained at the Enkhuizen Nautical College.
You can come on board with peace of mind.
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Sustainability and corporate social responsibility are becoming increasingly important to modern businesses. This also applies to teambuilding activities and company outings.
A company outing sailing on the Catharina van Mijdrecht is an excellent choice for organizations looking for an original, sustainable, and responsible experience
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On board the Catharina van Mijdrecht, you are in the capable hands of a professional crew. Jos Rodewijk will be your skipper and take you safely from point A to point B. Danny Honig or Sandra Fox will be your hostess, and will ensure that all your culinary needs are taken care of. With their many years of experience they know how to make every sailing trip an unforgettable experience.

The Catharina van Mijdrecht was built in 1916, as one of the last sailing cargo ships. This beautiful and original Klipperaak (clipper-barge) began her second career as a passenger ship in the 1980s.

On board the Catharina van Mijdrecht, everything is about the experience for the guests. You can help sail the ship or even take the helm, all under expert guidance. Besides that, there will be plenty of time for convivial gatherings with food and drinks.

Our traditional sailing ship is modern in terms of comfort, clean, spacious, warm, accessiblle, and has all the mod cons. The interior exudes an authentic atmosphere, with lots of lacquered wood and nautical details. There are plenty of seats and a spacious deck for sun lovers.

The sailing ship has a daytime capacity of 40 passengers, plus 18 berths in 8 rooms for overnight guests. Is your party bigger? No problem! We also sail in collaboration with other ships. After a well-spent day we can anchor together for a barbecue on board or for a sporting or cultural activity!