The Hoge Wier, fast sailing ship for your sailing trip on the IJsselmeer and Wadden Sea with familiy or colleagues

Sacha always used to be sailing outside of school. At the age of 19, he was already working as a skipper for the first time. When he saw the Hoge Wier, the ship won his heart. In a cafe in Volendam, the previous owner promised that the ship would only be sailed to him, and that is how it happened a few years later. Sacha’s passion is competitive yachting. When the guests are impressed by the trophy cabinet, he loves to tell them stories about sailing matches. Here, you can learn about competitive yachting from first hand.

schipper Matthijs Key Matthijs Key, skipper
Matthijs is the regular skipper with over 15 years of sailing experience on Dutch and international waters. Het sailed on many dutch ships of the so called 'bruine vloot', but also on the Mediterranean Sea.

schipper Pirka Balvers Pirka Balvers, skipper
Pirka has been our steady extra skipper on board of the Hoge Wier for over 10 years. Besides her job as a teacher, she loves to teach about sailing on board. Her happy appearance will make you feel at home immediately.

schipper Onno van Rheenen Onno van Rheenen, schipper
Onno is one of the skippers on De Hoge Wier. Onno is an enthousiastic skipper who loves to make a joke, but also knows his responsibilities on board.

maat Robin Schapink Robin Schapink, seaman
Robin is our enthusiastic seaman. On board, he will teach you how to sail in his funny manner and will actively work together with you to sail the ship.

maat Eus den Ouden Eus den Ouden, seaman
Robin is our enthusiastic seaman. On board, he will teach you how to sail in his funny manner and will actively work together with you to sail the ship.

kok Bastiaan Planje Bastiaan Planje, chef
Bastiaan is a wellknown chef, he prepares wonderful meals on board of De Hoge Wier. Bastiaan is present for the workshops which are regularly organised on board.

catering Beatrix Boelens Beatrix Boelens, catering
She will make sure the catering is well-cared for as well. With a smile on her face, she will spoil you with delicious dishes and drinks.

catering Carlijn vd Meyden Carlijn vd Meyden, catering
Carlijn will also take care of you during your sailing trip. She is a happy girl with always a smile on her face.

catering Marieke Soeter Marieke Soeter, catering
Just as Beatrix, Marieke takes care of the catering on board. Cooking is her passion.