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 sailing 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.
A multi-day sailing trip 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.
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Here you will find several sample ideas for teambuilding sailing. 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 teambuilding sailing 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!

There’s something quietly transformative about stepping onto a traditional sailing ship as a team. The moment the lines are cast off, everyday hierarchies, distractions, and routines slip away with the shore. What replaces them is a shared purpose, a living environment that responds instantly to collaboration—or the lack of it.

On a traditional sailing ship, teamwork isn’t a buzzword; it’s the wind in the sails. No single person can raise a sail, hold a course, or safely navigate changing conditions alone. Every role matters, from hauling lines to keeping watch, and success depends on trust and clear communication. Teams quickly learn that coordination beats individual brilliance. When everyone pulls together—literally—the ship moves. When they don’t, it doesn’t.

The ship itself becomes a powerful teacher. It offers immediate, honest feedback. Poor communication shows up as tangled ropes or missed maneuvers. Strong leadership reveals itself not through titles, but through calm decision-making and the ability to listen. Team members discover strengths they didn’t know they had and see their colleagues in a new light—often for the first time.

A traditional sailing vessel also strips away modern distractions. With no constant pings or screens to hide behind, people are present. Conversations deepen. Problem-solving becomes tangible and shared. The rhythm of the sea encourages reflection, while the demands of sailing foster resilience and adaptability. Challenges are real, but so are the rewards: a perfectly set sail, a smooth tack, a course held steady by collective effort.

Perhaps most importantly, sailing together creates a powerful shared story. Long after the ship returns to harbor, the memory of working side by side against the wind and waves endures. That experience translates back to the workplace as stronger relationships, renewed confidence, and a clearer understanding of what true collaboration looks like.

Teambuilding on a traditional sailing ship isn’t about escaping work—it’s about rediscovering how great work happens. When people learn to trust each other on the open sea, they bring that trust home, ready to navigate whatever waters lie ahead.