Saeftinghe
Ship
Saeftinghe has proven itself as a unique sailing yacht that can be used anywhere. Sturdy yet comfortable, reliable and safe, easy to steer, contemporary classic and built to last. This robust but beautiful yacht combines luxury with durability. When under sail you can enjoy being outside sitting under the Bimini sun awning or take comfortable shelter inside the large and luxury pilothouse.
Saeftinghe sails with a permanent crew of 4 people, accommodating up to 8 trainees per journey. It is a family yacht, and the owners’ children often join the voyages.
History
Saeftinghe was designed by a Dutch naval architect Bekebrede and subsequently built in 1993 in De Vries Jachtwerf, Lemmer, Netherlands. Nowadays the yacht is an expedition sailing ship for Arruno Exploration.
Accommodation
8 trainees sleep in 5 cabins on board. 4 toilets and 3 showers are shared. The dining area has been designed to comfortably fit 13 people. The spacious galley hosts an induction stove and everything you need to prepare tasty meals. The comfortable layout makes Saeftinghe suitable for long sailing trips and wooden interiors, made by the best Dutch craftsmen, make the spaces cozy and inviting.
Specifications
Shipping type: BM Ketch
Homeport: Oostende, BE
Date built: 1993
Restored: n/a
Capacity: 8
Length: 23,5 m
Beam: 5,65 m
Draught: liftable keel from 1,85 to 3,25 m
Sail: 221m2
Height of mast: 23 m
Engine capacity: 125 HP
Displacement: 55 t
Upcoming journeys with Saeftinghe
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Saeftinghe
Den Helder (NL) - Copenhagen (DK)
02 Jun 2024 - 11 Jun 2024To the Baltic! Discover the breathtaking waters of the North Sea and Baltic on board the sailing ship Saeftinghe. Departing from the north of the Netherlands,...
Saeftinghe
Klaipeda (LT) - Helsinki (FI)
29 Jun 2024 - 06 Jul 2024*Places at request.* The Tall Ships Races 2024: Race 1. Join the beautiful Saeftinghe for the first leg of the 2024 Tall Ships Races! Step on...
Saeftinghe
Helsinki (FI) - Tallinn (EE)
06 Jul 2024 - 13 Jul 2024*Places at request.* The Tall Ships Races 2024: Cruise in Company 1. This stunning Journey will take you from Helsinki, across the Gulf of Finland to...
Saeftinghe
Turku (FI) - Mariehamn (AX)
20 Jul 2024 - 26 Jul 2024*Places at request.* The Tall Ships Races 2024: Cruise in Company 2. The second Cruise in Company of this year's Races will bring you to the...
Saeftinghe
Mariehamn (AX) - Szczecin (PL)
26 Jul 2024 - 04 Aug 2024*Places at request.* The Tall Ships Races 2024: Race 3. Ready for some serious racing? Join Saeftinghe for the last race of this year's Tall Ships...
Saeftinghe
Szczecin (PL) - Copenhagen (DK)
04 Aug 2024 - 11 Aug 2024Treasures of the Baltic Sea 1. Explore the Baltic aboard sailing ship Saeftinghe, sailing from Szczecin in Poland to enchanting Copenhagen, Denmark. Step on board during...
Saeftinghe
Copenhagen (DK) - Copenhagen (DK)
18 Aug 2024 - 25 Aug 2024Sail out of Copenhagen in a beautiful journey exploring the Baltic Sea. Sail to Sweden or Poland, making stops in different places to stretch your sea...