The first time I went sailing, I realized it was a major team effort, and I've been hooked ever since. I love having saltwater in my hair, whether it's from winter swimming or a surf session. I am looking forward to sharing my love of sailing, wind and nature.

I have sailed my whole life. Something about the water and the waves still amazes me. There is so much to learn about sailing, and I feel like you are never finished. There is always something new along the horizon.

Nothing gives me more joy than being out on the sea and feeling the wind in my hair. So naturally I take every chance I get to step back on a boat and go sailing. For me sailing is the perfect combination of adventure, calm and teamwork and I couldn’t imagine anything greater.

Sailing a Tall Ship offers a lifelong memory with every journey offering something new and something special. After being a trainee on the Gulden Leeuw, a mentor on the Oosterschelde and a teacher on the Wylde Swan, I look forward to adapting to the natural forces of the wind and the waves, losing track of time and normal life on the ocean, working together as a team to win the race and doing new things such as climbing the mast or a foreign game .. and all of that in good company on the Stadsraad Lehmkuhl!

Fresh air and endless horizons; sailing makes me feel calm and more connected to nature. Above all, its all about teamwork - only together we can handle the sea. I can't wait to experience this all again.

Sailing is my passion! I love the tranquillity of being on the water, with the gentle sounds of waves hitting against the bow and the wind blowing in the sails. But also the action on the ship, when the wind picks up and everyone has to work together to make the ship sail as fast as possible, makes me very excited. Even better, is sharing these experiences with others while meeting new people along the way.

Sailing means the world to me!!
When I am sailing, I feel happy and excited.

It’s fascinating how much you learn while sailing on a Tall Ship. Experiencing life on board, working together with people from different backgrounds and taking on new challenges makes a lasting impression.

Being a mentor on a sailing ship combines some of my favourite things: teaching, learning, making friends, laughing, relaxing in the sun and swimming. I love hearing about and trying new hobbies. Seeing a group of people who don’t know each other come together and make incredible memories, and friends for life is unbelievably rewarding!