Sailing is team building in itself; think of it as performing manoeuvres together. The group is split into smaller units, each of which has a specific task. The crew guide the units and evaluate the development with the entire group at the end.
Our crew are very experienced in guiding group formation.

Training courses can also be provided by professional trainers with sailing experience. We will be happy to provide a tailor-made quotation for a training programme.
For those wishing to conduct their own training, we can offer the ship as accommodation, whether or not including the supporting role of the crew.
Contact us to discuss your wishes on board.

Success in the team can be created and modelled on board. When sailing, the correlation between cause and effect becomes immediately apparent. The manoeuvres during sailing serve as a mirror for behavioural and communication patterns within the team. This makes them excellent training situations for new forms of cooperation. All facets on board are metaphors, like the course being sailed and the ropes pulled together. A ship is a closed system.
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The arrangements below serve as examples and can be fully adapted to your specific wishes.
The ship can be used for teambuilding in various ways:

A day of active sailing together with the team, but also socialising together with a snack, a drink, and good conversation.
The team is ready to go again!
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A comprehensive team building where living together on board adds to the team spirit.
Two days of sailing is the ultimate team outing!
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Want to put together a team event for your company that will be talked about for years to come? How about a real sailing competition, where participants are divided into teams and board different ships.
From simple sailing together to professional tailor-made training sessions.

Here you will find several sample ideas for company outings. Our package deals serve as examples and can be put together according to your wishes.
We will gladly take care of everything.
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A well-organised company outing is very important. You can rest assured that your sailing trip will be taken care of down to the last detail. Besides the action of sailing, there is always room for relaxed conversation and a drink, on deck or in our cosy cabin.

The Catharina van Mijdrecht meets all legal safety requirements and the crew has been thoroughly trained at the Enkhuizen Nautical College.
You can step on board with peace of mind.
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Aboard the Catharina van Mijdrecht, you are in the hands of expert crew. Jos Rodewijk is the skipper and will take you safely from A to B. Danny Honig or Sandra Fox is your hostess and will make sure you want for nothing in the culinary field. With their years of experience, they know how to make every sailing trip an unforgettable experience.
About us.

The Catharina van Mijdrecht was built in 1916 as one of the last sailing cargo ships. This beautiful and original Dedemster Klipperaak began her second career as a passenger ship in the 1980s, after a long cargo period.

On board the Catharina van Mijdrecht, it’s really all about the guests’ experience. Under expert guidance, you can help with sailing manoeuvres or even take the helm for a while. In addition, there is plenty of time for friendly get-togethers with snacks and drinks.

The traditional sailing ship is modern in comfort, clean, spacious, warm, passable and fully equipped. The interior exudes an authentic atmosphere, with lots of varnished wood and nautical details. There are plenty of seating areas and  a spacious deck for sun lovers. Do bring your sun block!

The sailing ship has a daytime capacity of 40 passengers and offers 18 berths in eight rooms. Is your party bigger? No problem! We also sail together with other ships. After a well-spent day we will anchor together for a barbecue on board or, for example, a sporting activity!