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De Vliegende Hollander

Come along with the Vliegende Hollander [Flying Dutchman].

Hoist the sails and live the myth of the ”Flying Dutchman”. Previously a legend but now a true story.

The Vliegende Hollander shows up unexpectedly in all those beautiful villages along the Zuider Zee although roaming the Wadden zee is her favorite choice.

Sailing through big waves or on calm water, one can enjoy the activities and relaxation of a sailing vacation. It is not only an emotional experience and one of great enthusiasm.

Take a break from your daily routine on board the “Vliegende Hollander”.

Comfortabel

This almost forty meter [130 ft] long, two masted schooner is one of the larger sailing ships to be found on Dutch waters.

The imposing rigging, the comfortable cockpit with spacious seating around the helm are designed such that the sails can be hoisted easily while there is still room to relax. The mahogany woodwork recalls the atmosphere of distant lands and days gone by.

The cozily arranged salon with bar and piano, contributes to the pleasant atmosphere aboard the “Vliegende Hollander”.

Modern cabins and luxurious longer sanitary facilities contribute to a comfortable sailing vacation.

Whether for a day trip or for an extended period on the water; step aboard the Vliegende Hollander.

How do we go sailing?

The sailing day begins with the skipper’s command to “cast off”! The deck hand will haul in the lines and the ship will take to the open waters. In the mean time you will bring the bumpers aboard and get ready to hoist the sails, because sailing is a team sport. Under guidance of the deck hand and the skipper you hoist

the sails and fasten the halyards as demonstrated by the deck hand. Lines will be rolled up and the skipper will put the ship on coarse. The sailing trip has commenced.

   

After the task of setting the sails it will be time to relax and enjoy. Some passengers will soak up the sun, while others assist the skipper at the wheel or with navigation and occasionally some will go down to play a game of cards. All is permitted but nothing is required.
Your help will again be requested when the ship has to change course; after all you are crew.

Following this maneuver, peace will again return to the decks. Only when the destination is being approached will the sails have to be lowered. It is important that the decks will be made orderly prior to entering the harbor.

After docking there will be opportunity to have supper and afterwards stay on board or go ashore. Sign on and enjoy the myth of the “Flying Dutchman”.

Safety

Sailing on the “Vliegende Hollander” is safe. Because of the high bulwarks the ship is child friendly.

The ship complies with all the requirements of the Dutch registry for transportation of the all important charge: you.

Below decks

7 Double occupancy cabins- 5 Quadruple occupancy cabins- 6 Showers-6 Heads-Bar with beer tap-Great seating on the deck-Professional kitchen with dishwasher-Barbecue-Piano and other miscellaneous instruments-Games- Library-Radio and CD player- TV/educational video’s- Dinghy.

 
 

Dekplan

1. The poop [after deck] is the highest part of the Schooner. It is from here that the skipper orders the dock lines lifted to start the journey. This high poop provides a unique view of the ship and its surroundings. On the benches around the navigation station of the “Vliegende Hollander”is space to seat twenty people.

2. Below the deck are the crew’s quarters. The adjacent deckhouse is the skipper’s living quarters. Most of the electrical apparatus is controlled from here. On the side of the deckhouse is the entrance to the engine room below.

3. The middle deck with a roomy cockpit provides a protected place to seat 25 people.

4. It also is the location of the main entrance to the day room. Raising the spanker and belaying the lines on the pins is done from the middle deck.

5. The jibs are raised from the foredeck. “Who dares to come along in the jib net” asks the deck hand. When all sails are set this is a great place to enjoy the sun..

6. The second engine room, containing the bow thruster and the power generator, is located in the forecastle.

Cruising

Technique

Length 39.85M [130ft]- Beam 6.10M [20ft]- Draft 1.3M [4’3”]- Sail area 540sq M [5800 sqft]

History

From sailing cargo vessel to sailing ship

The “Vliegende Hollander” [Flying Dutchman] was originally built in 1892 as the sailing cargo vessel ‘Martha”. Until the beginning of the 20th century these were the sailing ships that transported cargo by water.

With the arrival of mechanical propulsion systems many of these clippers disappeared.

Until 1995 she plied the rivers as a cargo vessel. Klaas and Xandra discovered this great clipper in the harbor of Amsterdam. The dream to build a ship like that together, thus became a reality.

During the winters of 1996 through 1999 the ship was completely overhauled and renamed “Vliegende Hollander”. After completion of the transformation she began a new life in the passenger service.